Iona Prep educates young men to be moral, ethical leaders, developing the whole person in the heritage of Blessed Edmund Rice and the American Catholic tradition to be life-long learners, responsible to their commitment of service to others, confident in their self-worth, while being supported by a challenging and innovative college-preparatory curriculum in relationship with a dedicated and caring faculty and community..
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked NY School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 216 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Iona Preparatory Lower School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1916
Student Body
Total Students
216 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
22%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 13:1
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Tuition
Textbooks, workbooks, course rea
Admissions Director
Barbara Robertson
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Iona Preparatory Lower School's ranking?
Iona Preparatory Lower School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Iona Preparatory Lower School?
The application deadline for Iona Preparatory Lower School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Reviews
5 10/6/2012
As an alumni, a parent of an alumni and a parent of a current student, I can honestly say this is HOME. The school is a great way to build moral and helps young boys turn into young high school men. It truly is a great place for boys to learn Catholic values.
The IGS tradition goes back a long way and the friends that I made as well as my older son and my current child will last a lifetime. There is no better place that I could have chosen for them than IGS. IGS is a family either in the classroom or the ball field or at meetings. I''m sure you get the point, you are treated as a family member as soon as you enter the school. Parent Clubs are vibrant and the teachers are top notch.
Hope to see you at IGS.
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