About Our School
Nora Cronin Presentation Academy (NCPA) is a private, Catholic middle school serving girls of low-income families in the lower Hudson Valley. The school is located in Newburgh, NY and serves students in grades 5th-8th. Nora Cronin Presentation Academy has a charter from New York State and adheres to the requirements of the NYS Department of Education. The school follows the NativityMiguel model of schooling taking a faith based, holistic approach to education addressing academic, physical, social, emotional, moral, and spiritual needs of the student, and develops the growth of the student in all areas.
Nora Cronin Presentation Academy believes education is the pathway out of poverty. All students meet the federal standards for free or reduced lunch programs. While the cost of education is substantial (over $10,000 per student), students are charged no tuition to attend NCPA. To help offset costs, parents are asked to partner with the school and help with small repairs and maintenance.
Nora Cronin Presentation Academy receives no federal, state or local public funding nor does the Archdiocese of New York or any individual parish provide any funding. NCPA is funded entirely through grants and private donations. NCPA is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
“Notice is hereby given that the annual inspection for 2023 of the school buildings of Nora Cronin Presentation Academy for fire hazards, which might endanger the lives of students, teachers, and employees therein, has been completed. The report thereof is available for inspection by all interested parties at the main office of NCPA, located at 69 Bay View Terrace, Newburgh, NY, 12550.”