As an independent, coeducational, college preparatory, urban, secondary day school, rooted in the Jesuit tradition, Loyola School challenges its young men and women to become intellectually fulfilled, open to growth, religious, loving, and committed to doing justice.
Loyola School is committed to challenging its students intellectually, aesthetically, physically, and socially.
Opportunities for personal study, reflection, and leadership allow students to expand their knowledge, develop their skills, and mature as individuals and community members.
Quick Facts (2025)
- Top Ranked NY School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 204 students
- Yearly Tuition: $51,950
- Average class size: 13 students
- Application Deadline: Oct. 31 / Jan. 15
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Loyola School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
AP Courses
Extracurriculars
School History
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Year Founded
1900
Colors
Maroon, Gold
School Calendar
First Day of School
Wed. Sep 3, 2025
Student Body
Total Students
204 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
31%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
91%
Average Class Size
13 students
Number of AP Courses
16 courses
List of Courses Offered
Advanced Courses
AP BiologyAP Calculus - AB
AP Calculus - BCAP Computer Science
AP English Language and CompositionAP English Literature
AP European HistoryAP French Language
AP Human GeographyAP Music Theory
AP PhysicsAP Psychology
AP Spanish LanguageAP Statistics
AP Studio ArtAP U.S. History
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Oct. 31 / Jan. 15
Yearly Tuition Cost
$51,950
% on Financial Aid
30%
Admissions Director
Julia Dolan
Admissions Associate
Gillian Sumberac
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
9 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
31 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Amnesty InternationalBook Club
Brownbaggers Service ClubChess Club
Current Affairs ClubDais/diversity club
Environmental ClubExchange Program
Garden ClubKnight Time Podcast
Literary MagazineMaroon and Gold Club
MathletesOutdoors Club
Peer Leadership TeamRobotics Team
Science Olympiad TeamSpeech and Debate
Stock Market ClubStudent Government
The Blazer NewspaperYearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
Art ClubChamber Ensemble
ChorusDrama
Liturgical SingersLoyola Dancers
Loyola PlayersPercussion Ensemble
Photography Club
School Notes
- School Mascot: Knights
- Loyola School is an academically rigorous, coeducational Jesuit preparatory school located on Manhattan's Upper East Side. Loyola offers a values-based education embracing the Ignatian philosophy of cura personalis (care for the whole person), service to others and a life of purpose. The school values what it calls "grad at grad" virtues academically excellent, open to growth, religious, loving, and committed to doing justice. Founded in 1900, Loyola School maintains a diverse student body in a small, friendly environment of approximately 200 young men and women in grades 9-12. Loyola School's teacher-to-student ratio is one of the lowest for independent schools in the metropolitan area.
- The Loyola School community is actively involved in learning outside the classroom, enhancing the communities in which they live, and building the foundation for a lifetime of leadership and service to others.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Loyola School cost?
Loyola School's tuition is approximately $51,950 for private students.
What sports does Loyola School offer?
Loyola School offers 9 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field, Volleyball and Winter Track.
What is Loyola School's ranking?
Loyola School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Most AP courses offered, Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Loyola School?
The application deadline for Loyola School is Oct. 31 / Jan. 15.
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