Fordham Preparatory School
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
Bronx, NY
441 E Fordham Rd, Bronx, NY 10458
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- ACollege-going
- B+Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- 98% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- Smaller classes than 61% of Catholic schools in New York
Fordham Preparatory School is an independent Catholic school in Bronx, New York, for students from 9th grade through 12th grade. It has about 945 students and around 12 students per teacher, smaller classes than 61% of Catholic high schools in New York. Its enrollment has held steady since 2013–14. The school is an all-boys school and is part of the Archdiocese of New York. The school reports that about 98% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 9–12
- Students
- 945
- Teachers
- 78.4 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 12.1
- Boys and girls
- All boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Independent Catholic school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of New York
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 98% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 61% of Catholic high schools in New York (12 students per teacher).
- Larger than 91% of Catholic high schools in New York.
- Compared with 64 Catholic high schools in New York.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2013–14.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- Jesuit Schools Network
- National Catholic Educational Association
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Fordham Preparatory School
What grades does Fordham Preparatory School serve?
Fordham Preparatory School serves grades 9–12.
How many students attend Fordham Preparatory School?
About 945 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Fordham Preparatory School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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