Xaverian High School is a college preparatory school which provides educational opportunity for learners of all types.
Rooted in the missionary charism of St. Francis Xavier and consistent with the principles and commitment of the founder of the Xaverian Brothers in America, Theodore Ryken, Xaverian High School is dedicated to the development of the person through academic excellence, extracurricular involvement, and Christian service to neighbor and community.
Faithful to the spirit of its founder, Theodore James Ryken, Xaverian High School responds creatively to the challenges of the present and the future by being a place in which people are attentive to the Lord's call to learn, to serve and to become contributors to the freedom, beauty, and wholeness of themselves and others; where people are prepared to serve their brothers and sisters in ways that are appropriate to their dignity as children of God, and thus become persons living in close relationship with Jesus, their brother.
A Xaverian High School education has a profound effect on the lives of its students.
As a Xaverian Brothers prep school, we provide academic opportunities to a diverse student body, enabling a realizing of potential, imparting an understanding of commitment, and creating a desire to excel.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Top Ranked NY School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 1,500 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Xaverian High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1957
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
1,500 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
22%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
126 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 13:1
List of Courses Offered
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Xaverian High School is a college preparatory school which provides educational opportunity for learners of all types. Rooted in the missionary charism of St. Francis Xavier and consistent with the principles and commitment of the founder of the Xaverian Brothers in America, Theodore Ryken, Xaverian High School is dedicated to the development of the person through academic excellence, extracurricular involvement, and Christian service to neighbor and community. Faithful to the spirit of its founder, Theodore James Ryken, Xaverian High School responds creatively to the challenges of the present and the future by being a place in which people are attentive to the Lord's call to learn, to serve and to become contributors to the freedom, beauty, and wholeness of themselves and others; where people are prepared to serve their brothers and sisters in ways that are appropriate to their dignity as children of God, and thus become persons living in close relationship with Jesus, their brother. A Xaverian High School education has a profound effect on the lives of its students. As a Xaverian Brothers prep school, we provide academic opportunities to a diverse student body, enabling a realizing of potential, imparting an understanding of commitment, and creating a desire to excel.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Xaverian High School's ranking?
Xaverian High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Xaverian High School?
The application deadline for Xaverian High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Xaverian High School located?
Xaverian High School is located in the Bay Ridge neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 7 other private schools located in Bay Ridge.
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Grades: NS-12 | 235 students 0.9 miles 8515 Ridge Boulevard
Brooklyn, NY 11209
(718) 238-3308
Brooklyn, NY 11209
(718) 238-3308
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NS-12
235
Grades: K-12 | 367 students 0.9 miles 8101 Ridge Boulevard
Brooklyn, NY 11209
(718) 833-9090
Brooklyn, NY 11209
(718) 833-9090
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K-12
367
Grades: K-8 | 134 students 0.7 miles 7420 4th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11209
(718) 833-5839
Brooklyn, NY 11209
(718) 833-5839
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K-8
134
Lutheran Continuation School Of Bay Ridge
(Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
Grades: PK-8 | 171 students 0.8 miles 440 Ovington Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11209
(718) 748-9502
Brooklyn, NY 11209
(718) 748-9502
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PK-8
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Grades: NS-12 | 1,120 students 1.8 miles 9216 Seventh Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11228
(718) 836-9800
Brooklyn, NY 11228
(718) 836-9800
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NS-12
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