St. John Bosco Schools

Our Mission

The mission of St. John Bosco Schools is to support parents in their God-given role as the primary educators of their children by cultivating the whole person–mind, body, and soul–uniting spiritual life with work, study, and play.

We believe that a rigorous, faith-based education and vibrant Catholic culture should be within reach of all parents who seek this formation for their children.

Our Vision

Run by a lay Board of Governors, advised by a Catholic priest, and supported by the generosity of many donors who share the vision, St. John Bosco School offers the only classical liberal arts curriculum for Pre-K through eighth grade students in the Rochester area.

Our approach is part of a small but growing revitalization of education based on a time-tested, authentically Catholic model of teaching and learning.

Founding Pillars

  • Faithfulness to the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church

  • Commitment to the charism of St. John Bosco, "Father, Teacher, and Friend of Youth"

  • Dedication to the discovery of truth through a classical liberal arts curriculum

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“Education is integral to the mission of the Church to proclaim the Good News. First and foremost, every Catholic educational institution is a place to encounter the living God who in Jesus Christ reveals his transforming love and truth. …  More and more people—parents in particular—recognize the need for excellence in the human formation of their children.”

—Pope Benedict XVI

Board of Governors

Robert Schick, Chair

Tony DiTucci, 1st Vice Chair

Paula Belemjian, 2nd Vice Chair

Mark Peterson, Past Chair

Michael Gallagher, Secretary

Brian Growney, Treasurer

Robert Ingrassio, Emeritus

Father Mike Mayer

Ben Anderson

John Hayes

Colleen Richards

Rich Schickler

Our Headmaster

Mr. Andy Follaco

Mr. Follaco has 15 years of teaching experience, most recently in the Brockport Central School District where he taught middle school and high school mathematics. He holds a Master’s of Education from Nova Southeastern University in curriculum and instruction and has taken courses in Advanced Study in Education Administration at the College at Brockport.