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#469 of 992 private schools in NY
Top 47% of private schools
Iona Preparatory Lower School
Elementary School
173 STRATTON RD, New Rochelle, NY 10804
Enrollment
224
Student-Teacher
11.6:1
Score
6.3
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
224
Student-Teacher
11.6:1
Score
6.3
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
New York private schools
#469 of 992
In New Rochelle
#4 of 8
public schools
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Iona Preparatory Lower School
Elementary School in New Rochelle · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Iona Preparatory Lower School
Iona Preparatory Lower School is a private elementary school in New Rochelle, NY. Iona Preparatory Lower School serves approximately 224 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Iona Preparatory Lower School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #469 of 992 private schools in NY.
- This school 6.3 · Average
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
Iona Preparatory Lower School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Iona Preparatory Lower School compares to 9 public schools serving similar grades in New Rochelle, NY
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Iona Preparatory Lower School (this school) | 6.3 |
| GEORGE M DAVIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 7.1 |
| WILLIAM B WARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 6.6 |
| ALBERT LEONARD MIDDLE SCHOOL | 7.0 |
| HENRY BARNARD SCHOOL | 5.8 |
| DANIEL WEBSTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 7.9 |
| COLUMBUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 3.8 |
| TRINITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 4.3 |
| ISAAC E YOUNG MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6.1 |
| JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 4.7 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat This Rating Measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in NY.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in NY
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
173 STRATTON RD, New Rochelle, NY 10804
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Iona Preparatory Lower School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. HEATHCOTE SCHOOL (rated 9.4/10, 1.5 miles away, in nearby Scarsdale), which scores notably higher. Another option is QUAKER RIDGE SCHOOL (rated 9.3/10, 0.9 miles away, in nearby Scarsdale), which scores notably higher. Additionally, EDGEWOOD SCHOOL (rated 9.1/10, 1.3 miles away, in nearby Scarsdale), which scores notably higher. For more schools in New Rochelle, see our New Rochelle schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| WESTCHESTER TORAH ACADEMY New Rochelle | 0.2 mi | 7.6 |
| IONA PREPARATORY SCHOOL New Rochelle | 0.3 mi | 4.9 |
| GEORGE M DAVIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL New Rochelle | 0.6 mi | 7.1 |
| WILLIAM B WARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL New Rochelle | 0.7 mi | 6.6 |
| HUDSON COUNTRY MONTESSORI SCHOOL New Rochelle | 0.9 mi | 8.1 |
| QUAKER RIDGE SCHOOL Scarsdale | 0.9 mi | 9.3 |
| IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY SCHOOL Scarsdale | 1.2 mi | 5.0 |
| ALBERT LEONARD MIDDLE SCHOOL New Rochelle | 1.3 mi | 7.0 |
| GREENVALE SCHOOL Scarsdale | 1.1 mi | 7.7 |
| THE URSULINE SCHOOL New Rochelle | 1.3 mi | 6.2 |
| EDGEWOOD SCHOOL Scarsdale | 1.3 mi | 9.1 |
| EASTCHESTER SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Eastchester | 1.2 mi | 9.0 |
| ANNE HUTCHINSON SCHOOL Eastchester | 1.3 mi | 7.2 |
| EASTCHESTER MIDDLE SCHOOL Eastchester | 1.3 mi | 7.4 |
| HEATHCOTE SCHOOL Scarsdale | 1.5 mi | 9.4 |
| SCARSDALE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Scarsdale | 2.0 mi | 9.4 |
| SCARSDALE MIDDLE SCHOOL Scarsdale | 2.0 mi | 8.9 |
| WAVERLY EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER Eastchester | 1.7 mi | 8.1 |
| ANNUNCIATION SCHOOL Tuckahoe | 1.8 mi | 5.5 |
| TUCKAHOE MIDDLE SCHOOL Eastchester | 2.0 mi | 7.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 10804 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$220,089
Median Home Value
$894,100
Median Rent
$2,114/mo
Population
15,228
College Educated
79.9%
Homeownership
94.9%
Avg Commute
37.5 min
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Median Age
45.4
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| ACADEMY STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Bayport, NY | 6.3 |
| CAROLINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Slaterville Springs, NY | 6.3 |
| CHRIST THE KING SCHOOL Bronx, NY | 6.3 |
| COLUMBUS AVENUE SCHOOL Freeport, NY | 6.3 |
| COURT STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Lancaster, NY | 6.3 |
| DIVINE MERCY CATHOLIC ACADEMY Ozone Park, NY | 6.3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Iona Preparatory Lower School
What grades does Iona Preparatory Lower School serve?
Iona Preparatory Lower School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Iona Preparatory Lower School?
Iona Preparatory Lower School has an enrollment of approximately 224 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Iona Preparatory Lower School?
The student-teacher ratio at Iona Preparatory Lower School is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Iona Preparatory Lower School rank in NY?
Iona Preparatory Lower School ranks #469 of 992 private schools in NY.
What is Iona Preparatory Lower School's MySchoolScout rating?
Iona Preparatory Lower School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Iona Preparatory Lower School a private school?
Yes, Iona Preparatory Lower School is a private all-boys school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Iona Preparatory Lower School a religious school?
Iona Preparatory Lower School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 224
- Gender Split
- 100% M / 0% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- all-boys
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.4 hours
- Days Per Year
- 185 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Westchester County
- Phone
- (914) 633-7744
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