Loyola School (Top-Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026)

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Loyola School

980 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10028

Tel: (212) 288-3522

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As an independent, coeducational, college preparatory, urban, secondary day school, rooted in the Jesuit tradition, Loyola School challenges its young men and women to become intellectually fulfilled, open to growth, religious, loving, and committed to doing justice.

Loyola School is committed to challenging its students intellectually, aesthetically, physically, and socially.

Opportunities for personal study, reflection, and leadership allow students to expand their knowledge, develop their skills, and mature as individuals and community members.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked NY School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 210 students
Yearly Tuition: $54,050
Average class size: 13 students
Application Deadline: Oct. 30 / Jan. 17
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Loyola School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Jesuit Secondary Education Association (JSEA)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS)
Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Year Founded

1900

Colors

Maroon, Gold

School Calendar

First Day of School

Fri. Sep 11, 2026

Student Body

Total Students

210 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

31%

State avg.: 39%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

28 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

91%

Average Class Size

13 students

Number of AP/Advanced Courses

16 courses

List of Courses Offered

AP/Advanced Courses

AP BiologyAP Calculus - AB

AP Calculus - BCAP Computer Science

AP English Language and CompositionAP English Literature

AP European HistoryAP French Language

AP Human GeographyAP Music Theory

AP PhysicsAP Psychology

AP Spanish LanguageAP Statistics

AP Studio ArtAP U.S. History

Matriculation DataMatric. Data

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

Oct. 30 / Jan. 17

Yearly Tuition Cost

$54,050

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% on Financial Aid

30%

College Acceptance Rate

100%

Admissions Director

Julia Dolan

Admissions Associate

Abby Leshine

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

9 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

Cross CountryGolf

SoccerSoftball

Track and FieldVolleyball

Winter Track

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

31 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Amnesty InternationalBook Club

Brownbaggers Service ClubChess Club

Current Affairs ClubDais/diversity club

Environmental ClubExchange Program

Garden ClubKnight Time Podcast

Literary MagazineMaroon and Gold Club

MathletesOutdoors Club

Peer Leadership TeamRobotics Team

Science Olympiad TeamSpeech and Debate

Stock Market ClubStudent Government

The Blazer NewspaperYearbook

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Arts and Music Programs:

Art ClubChamber Ensemble

ChorusDrama

Liturgical SingersLoyola Dancers

Loyola PlayersPercussion Ensemble

Photography Club

School Notes

School Mascot: Knights

Loyola School is an academically rigorous, coeducational Jesuit preparatory school located on Manhattan's Upper East Side. Loyola offers a values-based education embracing the Ignatian philosophy of cura personalis (care for the whole person), service to others and a life of purpose. The school values what it calls "grad at grad" virtues academically excellent, open to growth, religious, loving, and committed to doing justice. Founded in 1900, Loyola School maintains a diverse student body in a small, friendly environment of approximately 200 young men and women in grades 9-12. Loyola School's teacher-to-student ratio is one of the lowest for independent schools in the metropolitan area.
The Loyola School community is actively involved in learning outside the classroom, enhancing the communities in which they live, and building the foundation for a lifetime of leadership and service to others.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Loyola School cost?

Loyola School's tuition is approximately $54,050 for private students.

What sports does Loyola School offer?

Loyola School offers 9 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field, Volleyball and Winter Track.

What is Loyola School's ranking?

Loyola School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Most AP courses offered, Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Loyola School?

The application deadline for Loyola School is Oct. 30 / Jan. 17.

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked NY School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 210 students
Yearly Tuition: $54,050
Average class size: 13 students
Application Deadline: Oct. 30 / Jan. 17
Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in New York, NY is $46,376 for elementary schools and $48,724 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in New York, NY is 58% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).