Saint Ignatius Loyola School is a multi-year National Blue Ribbon School awardee, recognized in 2024, 2018, and 2011 for exceptional academic achievement. We offer PreK3 through eighth grade, with two campuses on the Upper East Side: the Lower Campus for PreK3 through kindergarten and the Upper Campus for first through eighth grades. Our mission integrates the Catholic values exemplified by Saint Ignatius Loyola and Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, with high academic standards and a focus on fostering responsibility, honesty, service, and friendship. Curriculum includes on-level and accelerated mathematics, including Algebra I, on-level and accelerated English language arts, science, religion, art, music, technology, and Latin. Our school is truly a place for those who wish to accomplish more. The Class of 2024 received more than $3.96 million in merit scholarships and went on to some of the most prestigious Catholic, private, and specialized public High Schools in the area.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked NY School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 536 students
- Average class size: 28 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Saint Ignatius Loyola School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1854
School Calendar
Awards
Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2011, 2018, 2024
Student Body
Total Students
536 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
99%
Average Class Size
28 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Saint Ignatius Loyola School is a multi-year National Blue Ribbon School awardee, recognized in 2024, 2018, and 2011 for exceptional academic achievement. We offer PreK3 through eighth grade, with two campuses on the Upper East Side: the Lower Campus for PreK3 through kindergarten and the Upper Campus for first through eighth grades.Our mission integrates the Catholic values exemplified by Saint Ignatius Loyola and Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, with high academic standards and a focus on fostering responsibility, honesty, service, and friendship. Curriculum includes on-level and accelerated mathematics, including Algebra I, on-level and accelerated English language arts, science, religion, art, music, technology, and Latin.Our school is truly a place for those who wish to accomplish more. The Class of 2024 received more than $3.96 million in merit scholarships and went on to some of the most prestigious Catholic, private, and specialized public High Schools in the area.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Saint Ignatius Loyola School's ranking?
Saint Ignatius Loyola School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Saint Ignatius Loyola School?
The application deadline for Saint Ignatius Loyola School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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