Experience The CBA Spirit
Meet the students, parents, teachers and coaches who share the energy, enthusiasm and spark of CBA.
Connect With The CBA Community
Discover a culture where you're encouraged to explore your interests, grow your talents and find your spark.
Explore What's Possible at CBA
Join President Keough at 3pm to learn how a CBA education nurtures each student's spark into a future of purpose and possibility.
Early Decision is a clear, three-step process designed to help families explore CBA with confidence.
We partner with you at each stage to ensure the right fit for your child.
STEP 1: Visit and Learn
Sunday, October 25, Fall Open House 1-3pm
Our Open House is the best way to learn about CBA. Families will hear from school leadership, meet students and faculty, and gain a clear understanding of our academic program, Lasallian mission, and student experience.
STEP 2: Apply - Thursday, October 1st
Once you’ve learned more about CBA, we invite families to complete the online application. This allows our admissions team to get to know each student and begin the review process.
STEP 3: Entrance Exam
Students entering the 7th - 10th grades MUST take the entrance exam. Please register for one of the following dates:
- Saturday, November 7th at 8:00AM.
- Saturday, November 21st at 8:00AM.
Registration Fee: $30 (online payment - credit card only)
What are the Best Private Schools in Syracuse, NY?
From academic standards to a supportive community and exceptional extracurricular programs, Christian Brothers Academy (CBA) is the clear choice when parents and students are looking for the best private schools near Syracuse, NY and the greater CNY region.
What are the Best Schools in Central New York for Academics?
CBA's eighth grade students achieved 95% proficiency in English Language Arts and 92% proficiency in mathematics on the 2025 New York State assessments.
These results are higher than all public school districts in Central New York.
Beyond exceptional test scores, CBA has a higher percentage of National Merit recognized students than any public school district in CNY.
When evaluating CBA by the same academic metrics used by the U.S. News & World Report to rank the best public high schools, CBA would rank 1st among schools in the Syracuse region.
CBA was also recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence by the U.S. Department of Education.
If you're searching for a top ranked high school near Syracuse, NY, your search ends with CBA.
What Makes Christian Brothers Academy in Syracuse Different from Other Schools?
In addition to providing an education with the strongest academic results in the Syracuse, NY area, CBA offers the opportunities of a larger school with the relationships of a small community.
CBA provides opportunities for academics, athletics, service and leadership, clubs and performing arts, while being small enough for students to know their peers, teachers, coaches and administrators personally.
CBA students thrive with the benefits of a college preparatory school in a close community where relationships matter. At CBA, teachers know their students, counselors know their stories and classmates become part of a community beyond graduation.
CBA offers a Lasallian Catholic education. Inspired by the patron saint of teachers, a Lasallian education is unique and deeply personal.
Students aren't just a test score, a GPA or a college application.
At CBA, each young person is recognized for their potential, gifts and a responsibility to use those gifts in service of others.
