Cortelyou Academy
Cortelyou Academy serves 129 students in grades Nursery/Preschool-5. The student:teacher of Cortelyou Academy is 18:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-5
- Enrollment: 129 students
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Cortelyou Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-5
Year Founded
1983
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
129 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
Average Class Size
15 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Uniform is required
Uniform is required
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Cortelyou Academy?
The application deadline for Cortelyou Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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