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Catholic Schools of Broome County is proud to offer an exceptional education in a tight-knit, smaller learning environment for all those from PK3-12th grade. See what a Catholic education can do for you and schedule a tour of our schools today!
All students are provided structured classroom and individual learning time, activities, and school community support. CSBC offers 32 Athletic teams and award-winning arts and music programs, and Chromebooks for grades 3 – 12.
Seton Catholic Central
St. James School
St. Johns School
CSBC
Admissions Process
Follow the steps below to complete your admissions process:
- 1. Contact the Office of Admissions & Enrollment
Admissions & Enrollment Contact: Annie Ramil
Email: aramil@syrdiocese.org
Phone: (607) 231-4149 - 2. Complete an application
Limited Spots Available, please contact Annie Ramil at 607-231-4149 - 3. Schedule a Tour
Visit your school of choice – St. James, St. John, or Seton Catholic Central.Please contact Annie Ramil to arrange your visit. - 4. Apply for Financial Aid (if applicable)
Submit a FACTS Financial Aid application at https://online.factsmgt.com/aid.
Families applying to Seton Catholic Central may also submit a separate Named Scholarship application through this link. - 5. Complete Enrollment
Check your email for enrollment instructions sent by FACTS.
Create a FACTS Family Portal account and submit the completed enrollment packet.
Important: Please be sure to follow all admission requirements in coordination with the Office of Admissions.
Early Childhood Education
About the Programs
Early childhood education is an integral part of Catholic education at Catholic Schools of Broome County. We recognize that each child is made in the image and likeness of God. In partnership with families, we focus on the spiritual, social and academic needs of the young child. Our early childhood classrooms are designed to provide a stimulating atmosphere of discovery, exploration and creativity. Through individual, small group and whole group activities, students have the opportunity to participate in a wide variety of learning experiences. We will provide your child with developmentally and age appropriate programs in a Christ-centered environment. While learning may look like child’s play here, the play is orchestrated by our skilled teachers with a serious goal: the steady development of the social, emotional and intellectual skills that young children need to succeed.
3 Year Old Program
The focus of our 3-year-old program is to promote socialization and emotional development through cooperative play and positive social interaction.
Our program
Incorporates pre-reading/literacy activities to encourage a love of literature
Introduces letters, numbers, shapes and colors
Addresses gross motor development using music and movement
Encourages small motor skills through teacher-directed activities and free-choice play
About The Pre-k Programs
Our Preschool Classes and transitional Kindergartens work hand-in-hand to enhance learning and to better prepare each child for a positive academic foundation ensuring individual successes.
We do this by providing an atmosphere of nurturing and acceptance in a safe and secure environment. We focus on a child-centered, developmentally appropriate classroom that works in conjunction with the teacher-directed group activities.
Building children’s self-esteem cannot be underestimated. We individualize our educational programs. They are designed to meet the specific needs of each child. We celebrate multiculturalism, diversity and our own uniqueness. We are flexible. Acting on teachable moments is the key to providing the building blocks for tomorrow.
If we are to truly value our children, we must value their families. Parents should be recognized as experts on their own children. We have an open-door policy and encourage parental input.
4 Year Old Preschool Program
The 4-year-old program is academically based with an emphasis on social, emotional and physical development. It is our goal and hope is to assist them in achieving their potential through guidance, understanding, individual attention, and love. Here are some of the highlights of our programs:
Program Schedule & Tuition Rates
| Program | Days/Times** | Annually |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Day AM | Mon - Fri / 9:00-11:30am | $ 4,465 |
| 5 Day, Full Day | Mon - Fri / 9:00-2:40pm | $ 6,855 |
Transitional-k Preschool Program
Program Schedule & Tuition Rates
| Program | Days/Times** | Annually |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Day AM | Mon - Fri / 9:00-11:30am | $ 4,275 |
| 5 Day, Full Day | Mon - Fri / 9:00-2:40pm | $ 6,300 |
Ready To Start Their Education Journey?
For more information or to schedule a tour, contact the Office of Admissions at 607-231-4149.
Elementary (K-6)
Faith. Family. Academic Excellence.
Our Elementary Schools
St. John The Evangelist
ST. JAMES SCHOOL
Our Mission
The learning environment of the Catholic Schools of Broome County is inspired by our ever-present teacher, Jesus Christ. The mission of our faith centered schools is to develop students who are academically successful, spiritually mature, and responsible to self and others. Our school environments foster values and ideals that are grounded in the belief, practices and traditions of the Roman Catholic faith. We are a dedicated community of faculty and families, who work as stewards to establish a comprehensive academic program to empower our students to be faith-filled, lifelong learners, who respond to our world as compassionate and moral citizens.
Immunizations
Grade 6 Requirement
New York State has an immunization requirement for students entering 6th grade.
Because the requirement is a Public Health Law all students must have the following:
As of January 2007, all students entering 6th grade must have a Tdap. Students who are 10 years of age will not need to receive the Tdap until they are 11 years of age. After their 11th birthday, a 14-day grace period is granted for the completion of the immunization.
To comply with the New York State law, you must provide written documentation from your health care provider to the School Nurse by the first week of September or your child will risk exclusion from school. If your provider would like to fax proof of the Tdap immunization, they may fax it to the school.
Continuous Enrollment
Welcome Back To The Catholic Schools Of Broome County
The move to FACTS Tuition allows for Continuous Enrollment. Your child(ren) will be automatically enrolled for the following school year, except in instances where a student may not be allowed to return, including unpaid tuition balances. There is nothing that families will need to do on their end if their child(ren) are returning. However, we do ask that you notify your school if there are any updates to your demographic information such as phone numbers or addresses. The payment plan currently in place will also be rolled forward. Please contact Jason Giblin at 607-723-1547 if you want to make any changes to your payment plan.
As a reminder, you must re-apply for Tuition Assistance each year online and the information can be found on our tuition page.
If you have a child attending Seton Catholic Central, the additional separate SCC Scholarship application and information sheet is made available in November of each year when the tuition assistance portal opens.
If a family is seeking any level of financial assistance, the FACTS tuition assistance application must be completed by February 15th. Also, you may not just turn in the separate SCC scholarship application without the FACTS application or expect to receive assistance from the Catholic Schools Broome County or individual school without completing the FACTS application.
Please contact The Office of Admissions with any questions.
International Students
The Catholic Schools of Broome County welcomes international students to join our community. A well-qualified international applicant has a strong academic record and sufficient English language proficiency to perform well in a challenging college preparatory environment. The majority of the international students that begin their education with CSBC complete the requirements for High School graduation and are accepted into many U.S. universities and colleges. Our campus has had students from China, Korea, Italy, Germany and Nigeria.
For more information please contact the Office of Admissions. If an International Student Placement Agency, please note the name of the agency and additional contact information in the notes section.
aramil@syrdiocese.org
Admission to Catholic Schools of Broome County is the first step on a journey toward personal success.
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#50yearsofSCC celebration continues! Alumni Weekend is next Friday, October 9th and Saturday, October 10th💚 Register for Fall Fest at https://csbcsaints.networkforgood.com/events/105759-csbc-fall-fest
#50yearsofSCC celebration continues! Alumni Weekend is next Friday, October 9th and Saturday, October 10th💚 Register for Fall Fest at https://csbcsaints.networkforgood.com/events/105759-csbc-fall-fest
What a night! We kicked off the #50yearsofSCC celebration this past Friday at our Annual Green Tie event. The evening was full of celebration as we honored our Teachers of the Year, Ms. Briana Howell, Mr. Kevin Tye, Mr. Tony Basile, and Mrs. Mary Newins, as well as our 2026 Saintly Service Recipient, Deacon Jan DeAngelo, and we are so blessed by the generosity of our CSBC community, we raised $150,000 for tuition assistance! Thank you again to our event sponsors for making this event a reality: John and Cheryl Mirabito, Gallagher Baker, PC, Lalor Family Dental, Scoville-Meno Family of Dealerships, Slavik & Co., and the Schmidt Family. God Bless and Go Saints!
What a night! We kicked off the #50yearsofSCC celebration this past Friday at our Annual Green Tie event. The evening was full of celebration as we honored our Teachers of the Year, Ms. Briana Howell, Mr. Kevin Tye, Mr. Tony Basile, and Mrs. Mary Newins, as well as our 2026 Saintly Service Recipient, Deacon Jan DeAngelo, and we are so blessed by the generosity of our CSBC community, we raised $150,000 for tuition assistance! Thank you again to our event sponsors for making this event a reality: John and Cheryl Mirabito, Gallagher Baker, PC, Lalor Family Dental, Scoville-Meno Family of Dealerships, Slavik & Co., and the Schmidt Family. God Bless and Go Saints!
Support the girls soccer team and their participation in raising awareness for athletes mental health through Morgan’s Message! 💜🩵
Support the girls soccer team and their participation in raising awareness for athletes mental health through Morgan’s Message! 💜🩵
This week, Mr. Pipher’s Careers and Vocations classes at Seton welcomed special guest speakers, Father Ignatius and Father Charbel from Mount Saint Hermitage in Endicott and Father Cornelius Deep a recently ordained Pastoral Vicar. The speakers shared their faith journeys and gave students an inside look at what daily life is like living out their unique spiritual callings.
A huge thank you to the speakers for sharing their wisdom, and to Mr. Ramil for connecting us with Father Charbel and Father Ignatius!
This week, Mr. Pipher’s Careers and Vocations classes at Seton welcomed special guest speakers, Father Ignatius and Father Charbel from Mount Saint Hermitage in Endicott and Father Cornelius Deep a recently ordained Pastoral Vicar. The speakers shared their faith journeys and gave students an inside look at what daily life is like living out their unique spiritual callings.
A huge thank you to the speakers for sharing their wisdom, and to Mr. Ramil for connecting us with Father Charbel and Father Ignatius!
#50yearsofscc
Continuing with Staff/Alumni Shoutouts! Today we recognize Miss Rita Zielewicz
My current roles at Seton Catholic Central include serving as the School Nurse and Varsity Cheerleading Coach. As a former SCC cheerleader, I am especially grateful for the opportunity to bring the cheerleading program back to the school and share my passion for the sport with a new generation of students.
I graduated from SCC in 2018 and continued my education at Broome Community College before attending Binghamton University, where I earned my Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2022.
Seton Catholic Central and the Catholic schools of Broome County hold a very special place in my heart. Having experienced the community as a student, I truly believe in the values, relationships, and sense of belonging that these schools provide."
#50yearsofscc
Continuing with Staff/Alumni Shoutouts! Today we recognize Miss Rita Zielewicz
My current roles at Seton Catholic Central include serving as the School Nurse and Varsity Cheerleading Coach. As a former SCC cheerleader, I am especially grateful for the opportunity to bring the cheerleading program back to the school and share my passion for the sport with a new generation of students.
I graduated from SCC in 2018 and continued my education at Broome Community College before attending Binghamton University, where I earned my Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2022.
Seton Catholic Central and the Catholic schools of Broome County hold a very special place in my heart. Having experienced the community as a student, I truly believe in the values, relationships, and sense of belonging that these schools provide."
#50yearsofscc
We are pleased to welcome Dr. Diane Phelps to Seton Catholic Central. A veteran teacher from the Binghamton School District, Dr. Phelps will be teaching French, College Writing, and Public Speak...welcome Diane and Go Saints!
#50yearsofscc
We are pleased to welcome Dr. Diane Phelps to Seton Catholic Central. A veteran teacher from the Binghamton School District, Dr. Phelps will be teaching French, College Writing, and Public Speak...welcome Diane and Go Saints!
https://csbcsaints.networkforgood.com/events/103464-the-green-tie-dinner-celebrating-50-years-of-seton-catholic-central
Online ticket sales end tonight! Walk the "green" carpet with us on Friday, September 18th starting at 6pm
https://csbcsaints.networkforgood.com/events/103464-the-green-tie-dinner-celebrating-50-years-of-seton-catholic-central
Online ticket sales end tonight! Walk the "green" carpet with us on Friday, September 18th starting at 6pm
#50yearsofscc
Staff/alumni shoutouts! Next up is Joy (Ivancie) Ousterout, class of `02.
After almost 25 years since graduating from Seton Catholic Central in 2002, Joy finds herself once again roaming familiar halls as she enters her 6th year with CSBC. She is the current TK teacher at St. James Catholic School and thanks her incredible experience as a CSBC student for the pull to come back and enroll her own children. The same feeling of family and community exists now, just as it did then and she is honored to be a part of it in a professional capacity. Joy has always felt indebted to her teachers for the amazing experience she had in school and has come to realize that the most valuable thing she can give back is the gift of her time. Joy has 3 young daughters all in the system and her husband just recently became a Saint as he has taken on the role of Boys Varsity Soccer Coach. Looking forward to an incredible year ahead - Go Saints!
#50yearsofscc
Staff/alumni shoutouts! Next up is Joy (Ivancie) Ousterout, class of `02.
After almost 25 years since graduating from Seton Catholic Central in 2002, Joy finds herself once again roaming familiar halls as she enters her 6th year with CSBC. She is the current TK teacher at St. James Catholic School and thanks her incredible experience as a CSBC student for the pull to come back and enroll her own children. The same feeling of family and community exists now, just as it did then and she is honored to be a part of it in a professional capacity. Joy has always felt indebted to her teachers for the amazing experience she had in school and has come to realize that the most valuable thing she can give back is the gift of her time. Joy has 3 young daughters all in the system and her husband just recently became a Saint as he has taken on the role of Boys Varsity Soccer Coach. Looking forward to an incredible year ahead - Go Saints!
https://csbcsaints.networkforgood.com/events/103464-the-green-tie-dinner-celebrating-50-years-of-seton-catholic-central
Excited to announce our 2026 Teacher Awards Lineup! Congratulations to all being honored, join us next week at the Green Tie Dinner to celebrate their dedication to our schools💚 🖤
St. John the Evangelist Principal Award: Brianna Howell
St. James Principal Award: Tony Basile
Seton Catholic Central Principal Award: Kevin Tye
Richard Bucci Excellence in Teaching Award: Mary Newins
https://csbcsaints.networkforgood.com/events/103464-the-green-tie-dinner-celebrating-50-years-of-seton-catholic-central
Excited to announce our 2026 Teacher Awards Lineup! Congratulations to all being honored, join us next week at the Green Tie Dinner to celebrate their dedication to our schools💚 🖤
St. John the Evangelist Principal Award: Brianna Howell
St. James Principal Award: Tony Basile
Seton Catholic Central Principal Award: Kevin Tye
Richard Bucci Excellence in Teaching Award: Mary Newins
#50yearsofscc
Continuing with our staff/alumni shoutouts! Today we celebrate Celeste Savage ,class of `81.
"Before my time at Seton, I was an Alum of St. James Grammar School in Johnson City. You might say Catholic Schools of Broome County are in my blood! I have lifelong friends that I made in grammar school who traveled the halls of Seton with me. We get together as often as we can and stay in touch through frequent texts. I believe in the Catholic School System of Broome County. As a teacher of 41 years at St. John the Evangelist, I have seen the children we nurtured and educated become doctors, lawyers, teachers, priests, and religious sisters. I am proud of the heritage of our system, and I pray that the system will continue to provide excellence in education, but most importantly, a Christ-centered education where our Catholic faith is nurtured and handed on to the next generation of Catholics. Go Saints!"
#50yearsofscc
Continuing with our staff/alumni shoutouts! Today we celebrate Celeste Savage ,class of `81.
"Before my time at Seton, I was an Alum of St. James Grammar School in Johnson City. You might say Catholic Schools of Broome County are in my blood! I have lifelong friends that I made in grammar school who traveled the halls of Seton with me. We get together as often as we can and stay in touch through frequent texts. I believe in the Catholic School System of Broome County. As a teacher of 41 years at St. John the Evangelist, I have seen the children we nurtured and educated become doctors, lawyers, teachers, priests, and religious sisters. I am proud of the heritage of our system, and I pray that the system will continue to provide excellence in education, but most importantly, a Christ-centered education where our Catholic faith is nurtured and handed on to the next generation of Catholics. Go Saints!"
