Xavier High School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked NY School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,031 students
Yearly Tuition: $26,460
Application Deadline: Dec. 3
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

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

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Xavier High School
9	295
10	301
11	205
12	230

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Year Founded

1847

School Motto

Transform the world for God’s greater glory.

Student Body

Total Students

1,031 students

Student Body Type

All-boys

% Students of Color

45%

State avg.: 39%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

75 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

85%

Average SAT score

1276

(Out of 1600)

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

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Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Blue blazer or school sweater, blue or white dress shirt, tie, and khaki pants

Number of AP Courses

18 courses

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

Advanced Courses

AP BiologyAP Calculus AB

AP Calculus BCAP Chemistry

AP Comparative Government & PoliticsAP Computer Science

AP English Language & CompositionAP English Literature & Composition

AP European HistoryAP Italian

AP Physics 1AP Physics 2

AP SpanishAP Studio Art

AP US Government & PoliticsAP US History

AP World History

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School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Jesuit Schools Network (formerly JSEA) (JSN)
National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS)
Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Dec. 3

Yearly Tuition Cost

$26,460

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Tuition Notes

We do not charge any additional fees, beyond the registration fee and athletic team fees. Food purchased in the cafeteria is a separate cost.

% on Financial Aid

40%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$11,368

Admissions Director

Luciano Lovallo

Admissions Associate

Claudia Tierney

Application URL

Online Application

Endowment Size

$100 million

Sports

Total Sports Offered

20 sports

Sports

TennisTrack and Field

VolleyballWrestling

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Colors

Blue, Maroon

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

66 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Academic and Leadership TeamAfrican-American Culture Club

Asian-American Culture SocietyBig Brothers

Birding ClubBoard Game Club

Chess ClubCulinary Club

Darts ClubEngineering Club

Environmental Solidarity ClubFrench Club

Gay-Straight AllianceGreek Club

Hip Hop SocietyHome Finance Club

Indian Clulture ClubIrish-American Society

Italian ClubJewish-American Club

LatinX ClubLeague of Computer Scientists

Marine BiologyMath Club

Medical Science ClubMicrofinance Club

Military History ClubMock Trial

Model UNNational Honor Society (Loyola Chapter)

National Junior Classical LeagueNYC Mentors

NYS Italian Honor SocietyNYS Science Honor Society

Paintball ClubPhilosophy and Ethics Club

Ping Pong ClubPool Club

Shelter Helpers ClubSki and Snowboard Club

SpectrumSpeech and Debate

Sports Management ClubStudent Alumni Ambassadors

Student Leadership CouncilThe Entrepreneurial and Investment Society

True-Self ClubXavier Europe Trip

Xavier's Adventure Travels

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Arts and Music Programs:

Book ClubCartooning & Illustration Club

Chorus Cultural Arts ClubDramatics Society

Film ClubFreshman Drama

Knight Vision NetworkLexicon

Photography ClubPodcast Club

Poetry ClubSci-Fi Club

Stage CrewThe Review

Yearbook

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Boxing ClubEsports Club

School Notes

We have a long tradition of helping young men grow intellectually, spiritually, and physically.
Our roots as a Jesuit, Catholic school commit us to guiding our students to be Men for Others who work for the greater glory of God and the betterment of the world.
It is a bold mission, but one that, when undertaken wholeheartedly, yields magnificent results.

Since 1847, Xavier has offered a transformative education capable of helping young men of competence, conscience, and compassion to grow holisticallyto be young men open to growth, intellectually competent, loving, religious, and committed to doing justice. Our Jesuit roots commit us to guiding our students to become Men for Others, critically minded young men who work to bring love, justice, and mercy into action for the greater glory of God. We love that this is our bold mission, but one that when undertaken wholeheartedly yields magnificent results.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Xavier High School cost?

Xavier High School's tuition is approximately $26,460 for private students.

What sports does Xavier High School offer?

Xavier High School offers 20 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Boxing, Cross Country, Diving, Drill Team, Fencing, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Riflery, Rugby, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball and Wrestling. Xavier High School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in New York for most sports offered.

What is Xavier High School's ranking?

Xavier High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Largest student body, Most AP courses offered, Most sports offered, Most extracurriculars offered, Oldest founding date and Largest endowments.

When is the application deadline for Xavier High School?

The application deadline for Xavier High School is Dec. 3.

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School Reviews

5 9/1/2021

I graduated with the class of 1959 Xavier High School set the foundation for me in learning how to be a man tell a very successful career.

- Posted by Student/Alumni - Jim Meister

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The average private school tuition in New York, NY is $47,316 for elementary schools and $49,836 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in New York, NY is 58% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).