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)
Top Rankings
Ives School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Year Founded
1863
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
454 acres
Student Body
Total Students
99 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
98%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
15 students
Tuition and 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).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Ives School is John F Kennedy Catholic Preparatory School (3.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Hudson Valley Christian Academy (2.8 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Noah's Ark School (1.8 miles away)
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Noah's Ark School
Daycare / Preschool
250 Route 6N
Mahopac, NY 10541
(845) 628-8722
Mahopac, NY 10541
(845) 628-8722
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 36 students
SonShine PreSchool
Daycare / Preschool (Assembly of God)
253 Mahopac Avenue
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
(914) 628-7444
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
(914) 628-7444
2.4 miles
Gr: PK | 31 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Pine Grove Country Day School
Daycare / Preschool
85 Myrtle Ave
Mahopac, NY 10541
(845) 628-7500
Mahopac, NY 10541
(845) 628-7500
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 39 students
Hudson Valley Christian Academy![Hudson Valley Christian Academy Photo - HVCA]( "Hudson Valley Christian Academy Photo - HVCA")
(Christian)
531 Rt 6 N
Mahopac Falls, NY 10542
(845) 628-2775
Mahopac Falls, NY 10542
(845) 628-2775
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 99 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Westchester School For Special Children
Special Education School
520 Route 22
North Salem, NY 10560
(914) 376-4300
North Salem, NY 10560
(914) 376-4300
3.3 miles
Gr: Inquire with school | 65 students Avg. class size: 8 students
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