Below Average
#894 of 992 private schools in NY
Westchester Area School
Elementary School · New Rochelle, NY
A private elementary school in New Rochelle, NY serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
456 WEBSTER AVE, New Rochelle, NY 10801
- 8.1:1 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
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Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Westchester Area School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 69Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 45Some Transit
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,243/100K
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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
$83,534
Median home value
$555,000
Median rent
$1,742/mo
College educated
43.2%
Homeownership
38.9%
Poverty rate
14.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10801; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Webster Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | K–5 | 0.1 mi | 477 | Compare → |
| Columbus Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 654 | Compare → |
| Hutchinson SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 373 | Compare → |
| The Hallen SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | 3–12 | 1.0 mi | 260 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Westchester Area School is listed in New Rochelle, NY; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Westchester Area School
Westchester Area School is a private elementary school in New Rochelle, NY, serving approximately 48 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 8.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #894 of 992 private schools in NY.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Westchester Area School
What grades does Westchester Area School serve?
Westchester Area School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Westchester Area School?
Westchester Area School has an enrollment of approximately 48 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westchester Area School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westchester Area School is 8.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Westchester Area School rank in NY?
Westchester Area School ranks #894 of 992 private schools in NY.
What is Westchester Area School's MySchoolScout rating?
Westchester Area 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 Westchester Area School a private school?
Yes, Westchester Area School is a private coeducational school with a Seventh-day Adventist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Westchester Area School a religious school?
Westchester Area School has a Seventh-day Adventist religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 48
- Gender Split
- 42% M / 58% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Seventh-day Adventist
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Westchester County
- Phone
- (914) 235-5799
- Area population (ZIP 10801)
- 41,984
- Area average commute
- 30.9 min
- Area median age
- 38.9
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 10801; 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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