St. Vincent’s School began in the choir loft of the old church in 1905 under the direction of Miss Nellie Collins, its first teacher. In 1908, the old school building was moved to a site behind the church at the corner of Seneca and Rice Roads. It had been a mission church of St. Vincent’s in Marilla. On September 19, 1910, four sisters of St. Francis of Williamsville came to the parish to teach in the school. Thirty-four students were enrolled. In December of that year, the students moved from Gardenville to St. Vincent’s.

By 1948, the school had a “chartered bus service” and an enrollment of 102 students. Additional classroom space was provided on the second floor of the building.

In 1961, the new school building was completed and dedicated. The first lay principal was appointed in 1991. Some refurbishing and renovation has taken place since then and its present enrollment is 190 students.

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