Below Average
#888 of 992 private schools in NY
Iona Preparatory School
School
255 WILMOT RD, New Rochelle, NY 10804
Enrollment
1,027
Student-Teacher
12.8:1
Score
4.9
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
1,027
Student-Teacher
12.8:1
Score
4.9
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
New York private schools
#888 of 992
In New Rochelle
#7 of 8
public schools
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Iona Preparatory School
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About Iona Preparatory School
Iona Preparatory School is a private school in New Rochelle, NY. Iona Preparatory School serves approximately 1,027 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Iona Preparatory School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #888 of 992 private schools in NY.
- This school 4.9 · Below Average
- NY avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
Iona Preparatory 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.
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Student Demographics
Nearby Other Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Iona Preparatory School (this school) | 4.9 |
| WILLIAM B WARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 6.6 |
| GEORGE M DAVIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 7.1 |
| ALBERT LEONARD MIDDLE SCHOOL | 7.0 |
| NEW ROCHELLE HIGH 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.
Data Unavailable
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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
255 WILMOT RD, New Rochelle, NY 10804
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Iona Preparatory School may also want to explore other schools in the area. HEATHCOTE SCHOOL (rated 9.4/10, 1.8 miles away, in nearby Scarsdale), which scores notably higher. Another option is QUAKER RIDGE SCHOOL (rated 9.3/10, 1.2 miles away, in nearby Scarsdale), which scores notably higher. Additionally, EDGEWOOD SCHOOL (rated 9.1/10, 1.4 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 1.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| WESTCHESTER TORAH ACADEMY New Rochelle | 0.3 mi | 7.6 |
| IONA PREPARATORY LOWER SCHOOL New Rochelle | 0.3 mi | 6.3 |
| WILLIAM B WARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL New Rochelle | 0.7 mi | 6.6 |
| GEORGE M DAVIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL New Rochelle | 0.8 mi | 7.1 |
| HUDSON COUNTRY MONTESSORI SCHOOL New Rochelle | 0.9 mi | 8.1 |
| GREENVALE SCHOOL Scarsdale | 0.9 mi | 7.7 |
| EASTCHESTER SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Eastchester | 0.8 mi | 9.0 |
| THE URSULINE SCHOOL New Rochelle | 1.1 mi | 6.2 |
| ANNE HUTCHINSON SCHOOL Eastchester | 1.0 mi | 7.2 |
| EASTCHESTER MIDDLE SCHOOL Eastchester | 0.9 mi | 7.4 |
| IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY SCHOOL Scarsdale | 1.3 mi | 5.0 |
| ALBERT LEONARD MIDDLE SCHOOL New Rochelle | 1.3 mi | 7.0 |
| EDGEWOOD SCHOOL Scarsdale | 1.4 mi | 9.1 |
| QUAKER RIDGE SCHOOL Scarsdale | 1.2 mi | 9.3 |
| WAVERLY EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER Eastchester | 1.4 mi | 8.1 |
| TUCKAHOE MIDDLE SCHOOL Eastchester | 1.7 mi | 7.0 |
| TUCKAHOE HIGH SCHOOL Eastchester | 1.7 mi | 9.1 |
| ANNUNCIATION SCHOOL Tuckahoe | 1.5 mi | 5.5 |
| HEATHCOTE SCHOOL Scarsdale | 1.8 mi | 9.4 |
| WILLIAM E COTTLE SCHOOL Eastchester | 1.9 mi | 8.0 |
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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| KINGS COLLEGIATE CHARTER SCHOOL Brooklyn, NY | 5.0 |
| ONONDAGA-CORTLAND-MADISON BOCES Syracuse, NY | 5.0 |
| CHALLENGE PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL Far Rockaway, NY | 4.8 |
| EXCELLENCE GIRLS CHARTER SCHOOL Brooklyn, NY | 4.8 |
| BNOS BAIS YAAKOV-FAR ROCKAWAY Far Rockaway, NY | 5.1 |
| DREAM CHARTER SCHOOL EAST HARLEM New York, NY | 5.1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Iona Preparatory School
What grades does Iona Preparatory School serve?
Iona Preparatory School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Iona Preparatory School?
Iona Preparatory School has an enrollment of approximately 1,027 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Iona Preparatory School?
The student-teacher ratio at Iona Preparatory School is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Iona Preparatory School rank in NY?
Iona Preparatory School ranks #888 of 992 private schools in NY.
What is Iona Preparatory School's MySchoolScout rating?
Iona Preparatory School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 School a private school?
Yes, Iona Preparatory 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 School a religious school?
Iona Preparatory School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,027
- Gender Split
- 100% M / 0% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 80
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- all-boys
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.3 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Westchester County
- Phone
- (914) 632-0714
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