Very Good
#220 of 992 private schools in NY
Top 22% of private schools
John a Coleman School
School
300 CORPORATE BLVD S, Yonkers, NY 10701
Enrollment
128
Student-Teacher
7.5:1
Score
7.2
Grades
Pre-K – Pre-K
Enrollment
128
Student-Teacher
7.5:1
Score
7.2
Grades
Pre-K – Pre-K
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
New York private schools
#220 of 992
In Yonkers
#6 of 12
public schools
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About John a Coleman School
John a Coleman School is a private school in Yonkers, NY. John a Coleman School serves approximately 128 students, and covers grades Pre-K-Pre-K, and has a 7.5:1 student-teacher ratio. John a Coleman School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #220 of 992 private schools in NY.
- This school 7.2 · Very Good
- NY avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 128 students, John a Coleman School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 7.5:1 students to teachers, John a Coleman School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
John a Coleman 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 John a Coleman School compares to 30 public schools serving similar grades in Yonkers, NY
Student Demographics
Nearby Other Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| John a Coleman School (this school) | 7.2 |
| YONKERS EARLY CHILDHOOD ACADEMY | 4.0 |
| WILLIAM BOYCE THOMPSON SCHOOL | 5.4 |
| SCHOOL 22 | 4.9 |
| SCHOOL 16 | 5.6 |
| MUSEUM SCHOOL 25 | 4.1 |
| PAIDEIA SCHOOL 24 | 5.8 |
| SCHOOL 5 | 3.7 |
| SCHOOL 9 | 3.8 |
| FAMILY SCHOOL 32 | 5.7 |
| MONTESSORI SCHOOL 31 | 6.2 |
| KAHLIL GIBRAN SCHOOL | 6.1 |
| MLK JR HIGH TECH & COMPUTER MAGNET SCHOOL | 5.1 |
| SCHOOL 29 | 7.6 |
| SCHOOL 17 | 2.1 |
| PATRICIA A DICHIARO SCHOOL | 7.6 |
| ROBERT C DODSON SCHOOL | 6.1 |
| ENRICO FERMI SCHOOL FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS | 5.4 |
| PAIDEIA SCHOOL 15 | 5.7 |
| SCHOOL 23 | 3.2 |
| THOMAS CORNELL ACADEMY | 6.5 |
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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
300 CORPORATE BLVD S, Yonkers, NY 10701
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering John a Coleman School may also want to explore other schools in the area. ORCHARD SCHOOL (rated 8.6/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is MARTIN LUTHER KING JR HIGH SCHOOL (rated 7.6/10, 0.8 miles away, in nearby Hastings On Hudson), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, GORTON HIGH SCHOOL (rated 7.1/10, 1.4 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Yonkers, see our Yonkers schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| CROSS HILL ACADEMY Yonkers | 0.3 mi | 5.5 |
| YONKERS EARLY CHILDHOOD ACADEMY Yonkers | 0.3 mi | 4.0 |
| ST ANTHONY SCHOOL Yonkers | 0.4 mi | 6.3 |
| WILLIAM BOYCE THOMPSON SCHOOL Yonkers | 0.4 mi | 5.4 |
| SCHOOL 22 Yonkers | 0.5 mi | 4.9 |
| ORCHARD SCHOOL Yonkers | 0.7 mi | 8.6 |
| ZICCOLELLA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Hastings On Hudson | 0.8 mi | — |
| MARTIN LUTHER KING JR HIGH SCHOOL Hastings On Hudson | 0.8 mi | 7.6 |
| ZICCOLELLA MIDDLE SCHOOL Hastings On Hudson | 0.8 mi | — |
| SCHOOL 16 Yonkers | 0.8 mi | 5.6 |
| HUDSON LAB SCHOOL Hastings On Hudson | 1.1 mi | 6.8 |
| PAIDEIA SCHOOL 24 Yonkers | 1.3 mi | 5.8 |
| GREENBURGH ACADEMY Yonkers | 1.3 mi | 3.0 |
| HUDSON VIEW CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Yonkers | 1.2 mi | — |
| SACRED HEART GRADE SCHOOL Yonkers | 1.4 mi | 6.5 |
| SACRED HEART HIGH SCHOOL Yonkers | 1.4 mi | 6.1 |
| MUSEUM SCHOOL 25 Yonkers | 1.2 mi | 4.1 |
| GORTON HIGH SCHOOL Yonkers | 1.4 mi | 7.1 |
| SCHOOL 5 Yonkers | 1.5 mi | 3.7 |
| RIVERSIDE HIGH SCHOOL Yonkers | 1.3 mi | 6.5 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 10701 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$63,310
Median Home Value
$412,900
Median Rent
$1,694/mo
Population
70,054
College Educated
29.5%
Homeownership
27.8%
Avg Commute
34 min
Poverty Rate
18.2%
Median Age
34.8
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| EDEN II SCHOOL Staten Island, NY | 7.2 |
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| ANNUR ISLAMIC SCHOOL Schenectady, NY | 7.3 |
| BROOKLYN AMITY SCHOOL Brooklyn, NY | 7.3 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about John a Coleman School
What grades does John a Coleman School serve?
John a Coleman School serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.
How many students attend John a Coleman School?
John a Coleman School has an enrollment of approximately 128 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John a Coleman School?
The student-teacher ratio at John a Coleman School is 7.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does John a Coleman School rank in NY?
John a Coleman School ranks #220 of 992 private schools in NY.
What is John a Coleman School's MySchoolScout rating?
John a Coleman School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is John a Coleman School a private school?
Yes, John a Coleman School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is John a Coleman School a religious school?
No, John a Coleman School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 128
- Gender Split
- 50% M / 50% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 5.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 194 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Westchester County
- Phone
- (914) 294-6171
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