St Patrick

St. Patrick School has a rich and storied history dating back to 1888. The parish had been serving the growing Catholic members of Troy for more than a quarter of a century when they planned for the construction of a new elementary school just north of the church on Crawford Street. It became a commanding two-story building with grades 6, 7, and 8 on the first floor, and grades 2, 3, 4, and 5 on the second floor. The top floor was shared with the Sisters of the Precious Blood that taught at the school. This “red brick school” served the parish well. The cost to build the school was $2,661.84

“St. Patrick Free School”, as it was called, opened with nearly 50 students. Operating expenses were met through an assessment of $2.40 from each parishioner over the age of 16. The word “free” was appropriate because there was no tuition to attend the school.

Ground breaking for a new school took place in November of 1952, with the cornerstone being put in place on April 10, 1953. The new school had 8 of the most modern classrooms, separate playgrounds for boys and girls, and a beautifully equipped kitchen. This new state of the art building opened to students on September 14, 1953.

Additional Information: Quality Rating: Gold; After School Care Available;