Very Good
#186 of 992 private schools in NY
Top 19% of private schools
The Biondi School/rising Ground Inc
School · Yonkers, NY
A private school in Yonkers, NY serving grades 1st – 12th.
463 HAWTHORNE AVE, Yonkers, NY 10705
- 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
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Where The Biondi School/rising Ground Inc sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 41Car-Dependent
- Transit 62Good Transit
- Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,338/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$68,616
Median home value
$445,600
Median rent
$1,602/mo
College educated
30.1%
Homeownership
36.4%
Poverty rate
18%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10705; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andalusia SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | PK–12 | 1.7 mi | 258 | Compare → |
| Charter School of Educational ExcellenceCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.6 | K–12 | 2.0 mi | 1,125 | Compare → |
| Yonkers Montessori AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–12 | 2.4 mi | 1,240 | Compare → |
| Atmosphere Academy Public Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.6 | 6–11 | 2.8 mi | 1,352 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
The Biondi School/rising Ground Inc is listed in Yonkers, NY; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About The Biondi School/rising Ground Inc
The Biondi School/rising Ground Inc is a private school in Yonkers, NY, serving approximately 212 students in grades 1st-12th with a 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #186 of 992 private schools in NY.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Biondi School/rising Ground Inc
What grades does The Biondi School/rising Ground Inc serve?
The Biondi School/rising Ground Inc serves students in grades 1st through 12th.
How many students attend The Biondi School/rising Ground Inc?
The Biondi School/rising Ground Inc has an enrollment of approximately 212 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Biondi School/rising Ground Inc?
The student-teacher ratio at The Biondi School/rising Ground Inc is 9.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does The Biondi School/rising Ground Inc rank in NY?
The Biondi School/rising Ground Inc ranks #186 of 992 private schools in NY.
What is The Biondi School/rising Ground Inc's MySchoolScout rating?
The Biondi School/rising Ground Inc has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is The Biondi School/rising Ground Inc a private school?
Yes, The Biondi School/rising Ground Inc 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 The Biondi School/rising Ground Inc a religious school?
No, The Biondi School/rising Ground Inc is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 1st – 12th
- Enrollment
- 212
- Gender Split
- 67% M / 33% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 210 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Westchester County
- Phone
- (914) 375-8700
- Area population (ZIP 10705)
- 40,390
- Area average commute
- 38.2 min
- Area median age
- 38.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 10705; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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