Ives School

Route 202 Lincolndale, NY 10540
www.lincolnhall.org

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top Ranked NY School
  • Grades: 8-12
  • Enrollment: 99 students
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

About the School

  • Ives School serves 99 students in grades 8-12.
  • The student:teacher of Ives School is 6:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top Ranked NY School
  • Grades: 8-12
  • Enrollment: 99 students
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

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

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Attribute
School History

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1863
Campus Size
454 acres

Student Body

Total Students
99 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
98%
State avg.: 39%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
15 students

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL

School Notes

  • Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
    • Z.Z., Magna Cum Laude Pace University Graduate -
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

Who are famous alumni from Ives School?
Ives School famous alumni include: Z.Z., Magna Cum Laude Pace University Graduate.
What is Ives School's ranking?
Ives School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Ives School?
The application deadline for Ives School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Westchester County, NY is $26,945 for elementary schools and $33,420 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Westchester County, NY is 78% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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