Admissions

Application Process

Thank you for your interest in Loyola School!

The application for the 2027-2028 school year will open on Monday, August 17th. We look forward to getting to know prospective students and their families as we begin the admissions process for the Class of 2031. Thank you for considering Loyola School and we are excited to share our vibrant, school community with you!

There are a limited number of spaces available for the 2026-2027 school year in the Class of 2030 and 2029.  Rising 9th or 10th grade students interested in joining the Loyola community should begin by completing Part 1 of the application on Finalsite Enrollment.

The requirements for Part 2 of our application are outlined below and can be uploaded directly through your Finalsite Enrollment portal.

Part 2 - Checklist Items

List of 7 items.

  • 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Transcripts

    • Applicants must submit a full-year transcript from 6th and 7th grade academic years, as well as the first-term transcript from the current 8th grade academic year.
    • Please ask your child's current school to upload transcripts directly to Finalsite Enrollment or email to admissions@loyolanyc.org

  • Standardized Testing

    • Loyola accepts the following entrance exams: ISEE, SSAT, and HSPT. We do not prefer one test over the other and we view all equally.
    • If you wish for Loyola to receive SSAT scores, our school code is 4710. If you wish for Loyola to receive ISEE scores, our school code is 333755.
    • Loyola is not a TACHS school member. Please do not list us as one of your three school choices.
    • We will be offering the HSPT at Loyola on two separate dates this coming fall. 
    • The HSPT at Loyola is only open to students who are applying to Loyola.

  • Graded Writing Sample - 7th or 8th Grade

    • Students are required to submit one graded ELA assignment from either 7th or 8th grade.
    • The assignment should not exceed 2 pages, and does not need to include the marked grade upon submission.

  • Open Ended Student Question

    • Students are required to answer one open ended question explaining why they are interested in Loyola School. The response should not exceed one paragraph (5-7 sentences.)

  • Parent or Guardian Statement

    • Parents/guardians will have the opportunity to submit a short statement explaining why they feel Loyola School would be the right fit for their child/family.

  • Teacher Recommendations

    • Applicants must submit teacher evaluation forms from both an English and a math teacher. Teachers can be from either 7th or 8th grade.
    • Evaluation forms will be sent straight to their teachers through the application checklist and will be marked as complete once the form is returned. Please give your teachers sufficient notice so they can complete the forms before the application deadline.

  • Admissions Interview and Tour

    • All applicants will be required to schedule and attend a family tour and interview. You will sign up for your tour and interview through the application checklist after you submit Part 1.
    • Should you live outside of the New York City area and are not able to come in for an in person tour and interview, please notify the Admissions office, as we offer virtual appointments on a case-by-case basis.

Optional Application Steps

List of 4 items.

  • Additional Materials

    Families have the opportunity to upload additional items to their application should they feel it is necessary. Additional items can include but are not limited to:
    • Additional teacher recommendations
    • Special interest recommendations
    • Student interest portfolio (art collections, music submissions, athletic highlights, etc.)
    • Personal evaluations
    • Psychological reports
    • Attendance records
    • Disciplinary action records

  • Apply for Financial Aid

    • If you wish to apply for need-based financial aid, please visit our Affording Loyola School page for more information.

  • Attend a Shadow Day

    • Admitted students are invited to attend a shadow day at Loyola this spring. To schedule your shadow day, please email Ms. Abby Leshine at aleshine@loyolanyc.org.

  • Attend an Open House

    6-8th grade students and their families are invited to attend an Open House at Loyola School on two dates during October, 2026.
      Registration for both events is required and will open in the fall. 

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