Westchester Area School

Westchester Area School in New Rochelle, NY, serves 65 co–ed students from pre–kindergarten through 8th grade in a suburban setting.
The school has a student–teacher ratio of 11:1 with a total of 6 teachers supporting its elementary and middle school programs.
Affiliated with the General Conference of the Seventh Day Adventist Church, the school offers a faith–based education within the Seventh Day Adventist orientation.
Westchester Area School has a 100% student representation of students of color, ranking among the top 20% of private schools in New York state for diversity.
Located in a large suburb, the school provides a private elementary and middle school option in the New Rochelle area.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 65 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
65 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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When is the application deadline for Westchester Area School?
The application deadline for Westchester Area School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 65 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Westchester County, NY is $27,705 for elementary schools and $35,153 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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