Below Average

#950 of 992 private schools in NY

St Ignatius Loyola School

Elementary School

48 E 84TH ST, New York, NY 10028

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

520

Student-Teacher

17.6:1

Score

4.4

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

520

Student-Teacher

17.6:1

Score

4.4

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

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#950 of 992

In New York

#118 of 118

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About St Ignatius Loyola School

St Ignatius Loyola School is a private elementary school in New York, NY. St Ignatius Loyola School serves approximately 520 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. St Ignatius Loyola School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #950 of 992 private schools in NY.

How it compares1.5 pts below NY schools

4.4

This school 4.4 · Below Average
NY avg 5.9

What Parents Should Know

St Ignatius Loyola 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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How St Ignatius Loyola School compares to 241 public schools serving similar grades in New York, NY

Student-Teacher Ratio

17.6:1

This School

11.8:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

520

This School

426

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

4.4

This School

6.3

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 74% vs 0%

Asian 12.9% vs 0%

Hispanic 4.6% vs 0%

Black 1% vs 0%

St Ignatius Loyola School New York Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
St Ignatius Loyola School (this school)	—	520	17.6:1	4.4
PS 6 LILLIE D BLAKE	0.1 mi	598	17.6:1	7.8
PS 169 ROBERT F KENNEDY	0.2 mi	354	4.5:1	3.8
PS 290 MANHATTAN NEW SCHOOL	0.4 mi	432	15.4:1	7.8
JHS 167 ROBERT F WAGNER	0.5 mi	1,007	13.2:1	8.5
PS 527 EAST SIDE SCHOOL FOR SOCIAL ACTION	0.6 mi	389	13.4:1	7.9
EAST SIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL	0.6 mi	427	13.3:1	8.8
PS 198 ISADOR E IDA STRAUS	0.6 mi	515	14.3:1	8.2
PS 77 LOWER LAB SCHOOL	0.6 mi	368	19.4:1	8.2
YORKVILLE COMMUNITY SCHOOL	0.6 mi	344	12.3:1	8.5
YORKVILLE EAST MIDDLE SCHOOL	0.7 mi	231	11.6:1	8.8
PS 158 BAYARD TAYLOR	0.8 mi	620	16.8:1	7.2
PS 84 LILLIAN WEBER	0.8 mi	670	16:1	8.2
MS 243 CENTER SCHOOL	0.9 mi	251	13.9:1	7.6
PS 9 SARAH ANDERSON	0.9 mi	497	14.6:1	7.8
SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL-UPPER WEST	0.9 mi	1,001	—:1	7.5
ELLA BAKER SCHOOL	0.9 mi	327	10.9:1	7.8
PS 166 RICHARD ROGERS SCHOOL OF THE ARTS & SCIENCE (THE)	1.0 mi	600	16.2:1	8.7
SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL-HARLEM 3	1.0 mi	656	—:1	8.2
MS 224 MANHATTAN EAST SCHOOL FOR ARTS & ACADEMICS	1.0 mi	181	12.9:1	5.8
MS 247 DUAL LANGUAGE MIDDLE SCHOOL	1.0 mi	206	8.6:1	6.1

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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

Preliminary

What 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.

Classroom Attention

C 2.7 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 17.6:1

Instructional Commitment

C 2.7 / 10

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School Day Length 6 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,056

Diversity & Inclusion

B+ 6.9 / 10

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Diversity Index 43%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

B 5.9 / 10

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Enrollment 520

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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)

White 74.0%

Asian 12.9%

Two or More 7.3%

Hispanic 4.6%

Black 1.0%

Native American 0.2%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

48 E 84TH ST, New York, NY 10028

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Ignatius Loyola School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. THE ALLEN-STEVENSON SCHOOL (rated 8.2/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is PS 6 LILLIE D BLAKE (rated 7.8/10, 0.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, PS 290 MANHATTAN NEW SCHOOL (rated 7.8/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in New York, see our New York schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 0.6 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
REGIS HIGH SCHOOL New York	0.0 mi	535	6.2
PS 6 LILLIE D BLAKE New York	0.1 mi	598	7.8
MARYMOUNT SCHOOL OF NY New York	0.1 mi	713	6.4
PS 169 ROBERT F KENNEDY New York	0.2 mi	354	3.8
RUDOLF STEINER SCHOOL New York	0.2 mi	244	7.6
GUIDEPOST MONTESSORI AT MUSEUM MILE New York	0.3 mi	60	7.9
INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY OF NEW YORK New York	0.3 mi	16	—
RAMAZ UPPER SCHOOL New York	0.3 mi	267	7.9
THE ALLEN-STEVENSON SCHOOL New York	0.3 mi	389	8.2
HORACE MANN SCHOOL NURSERY-KINDERGARTEN DIVISION New York	0.3 mi	49	6.1
SPENCE SCHOOL New York	0.4 mi	769	7.3
DALTON SCHOOL New York	0.4 mi	1,221	7.0
NIGHTINGALE-BAMFORD SCHOOL New York	0.4 mi	674	7.3
THE HEWITT SCHOOL New York	0.4 mi	464	7.6
THE BIRCH WATHEN LENOX SCHOOL New York	0.5 mi	404	6.4
ST JEAN BAPTISTE HIGH SCHOOL New York	0.5 mi	321	5.9
TEMPLE ISRAEL New York	0.5 mi	254	4.7
JHS 167 ROBERT F WAGNER New York	0.5 mi	1,007	8.5
PS 290 MANHATTAN NEW SCHOOL New York	0.4 mi	432	7.8
LA SCUOLA D'ITALIA New York	0.6 mi	110	5.0

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 10028 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$168,125

Median Home Value

$1,600,400

Median Rent

$2,702/mo

Population

45,679

College Educated

83.2%

Homeownership

37.9%

Avg Commute

30.5 min

Poverty Rate

Median Age

42.8

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CENTRAL VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Central Valley, NY	396	4.4
CIRCLEVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Circleville, NY	487	4.4
CLINTON AVENUE SCHOOL Port Jefferson Station, NY	392	4.4
DELAWARE PRIMARY SCHOOL Syracuse, NY	395	4.4
DEWITT ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Webster, NY	533	4.4
ELMWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Monsey, NY	537	4.4

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Ignatius Loyola School

What grades does St Ignatius Loyola School serve?

St Ignatius Loyola School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Ignatius Loyola School?

St Ignatius Loyola School has an enrollment of approximately 520 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Ignatius Loyola School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Ignatius Loyola School is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Ignatius Loyola School rank in NY?

St Ignatius Loyola School ranks #950 of 992 private schools in NY.

What is St Ignatius Loyola School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Ignatius Loyola School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Ignatius Loyola School a private school?

Yes, St Ignatius Loyola School is a private coeducational 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 St Ignatius Loyola School a religious school?

St Ignatius Loyola School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 99 Walker's Paradise
Transit Score: 100 Rider’s Paradise
Bike Score: 80 Very Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 520
Gender Split: 53% M / 47% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 17.6:1
Teachers (FTE): 30
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 6 hours
Days Per Year: 176 days
Setting: Large City
County: New York County
Phone: (212) 861-3820

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