All-girls Catholic prep school in the Bronx with specialized learning difference programs, small classes, and 9 AP courses for grades 9-12
Preston High School is an all-girls Catholic college preparatory school in the Bronx serving grades 9–12. The school actively supports students with learning differences and ADHD through dedicated Learning Difference Programs, extended time on assessments, separate testing locations, and SETSS (Special Education Teacher Support Services) providers. With an average class size of 20 students and 75% of faculty holding advanced degrees, Preston creates a structured environment where students with mild learning differences can access rigorous academics alongside specialized support.
The school offers a broad, challenging curriculum including 9 AP courses across sciences, humanities, and languages. Students benefit from comprehensive college counseling with documented matriculation support. Beyond academics, Preston fosters community through diverse clubs, sports teams, and arts programs—including theater, choir, and visual arts—allowing students to develop confidence and leadership skills alongside their peers in a faith-centered, inclusive setting rooted in dignity and respect.
Tuition is $12,395 annually with a $1,000 general fee; 67% of students receive financial aid with an average grant of $2,000. Rolling admissions (25% acceptance rate) and contact with admissions director Cristina Fragale or associate Angelique Cruz Rodriguez can clarify specific accommodations and program fit for your daughter's needs.
At a Glance
Grades9-12
Students369
Class Size20:1 ratio
Tuition$12,395
Fin. Aid67% receive aid
Est.1947
DeadlineNone / Rolling
Accreditation & Memberships
Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools
School Information
| Year Founded | 1947 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $12,395 |
| Tuition Notes | General fee $1,000 |
| Total Students | 369 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 43 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 75 |
| Average Class Size | 20 |
| Grades Offered | 9-12 |
Admissions Information
| Admissions Director | Cristina Fragale |
| Admissions Associate | Angelique Cruz Rodriguez |
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Acceptance Rate | 25 |
| Percent on Financial Aid | 67 |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $2,000 |
Student Body Information
| Student Body Type | All-girls |
| Percent of Students of Color | 66 |
Academic Programs Information
Special Education Programs
Learning Difference ProgramsADD/ADHD Support
Learning Programs Supported
mild learning differencesextended timeSETSS providerseparate testing location
AP Courses
AP BiologyAP CalculusAP English Literature and CompositionAP European HistoryAP Language CompositionAP Spanish LanguageAP Spanish LiteratureAP Studio ArtAP U.S. History
List of Courses Offered
Link to List of Courses
Matriculation DataView data
Sports and Extracurricular Information
| Sports | Basketball · Cheering · Soccer · Softball · Volleyball |
| Clubs and Organizations | Club or Organization: · Allies · Asian Club · Compassion Connection · Food Club · Gaelic Society · Italian Club · Italian Honor Society · Ladies of Color · Mu Alpha Theta Math Honor Society · Muslim Student Association club · National English Honor Society · National Honor Society · Panther Vision · Photography Club · Preston Echoes · Spanish Club · Spanish Honor Society · STARR · STEM · Student Council · Women's Empowerment · Yearbook Club · Show More (6) · Hide · Arts and Music Programs: · Art Club · Choir · STEP team · Theater Production |
Additional Information
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal |
| School Memberships | Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools |
| Religious Affiliations | Catholic |
| Average SAT Score | 1088 |