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Thornton-Donovan School

100 OVERLOOK CIRCLE NEW ROCHELLE NY 10804

About Thornton-Donovan School

Thornton-Donovan School, a New Rochelle, New York, private K-12 co-educational school, focuses on individualized learning with small class sizes, a 4:1 student-to-faculty ratio. Being an independent school, it has a flexible curriculum that is individually set according to the interests and abilities of the students. Its thematic annual curriculum focuses on various nations, cultures, or historical personalities, which tends to conclude with international travel to enhance the global outlook of students.

Special courses are offered, such as culinary arts as a science credit and taking care of an oyster farm for biology. It has 78 students and is strongly ranked by Niche: #20 Best Boarding High Schools in NY, #32 Most Diverse Private High Schools, and #61 Best Private K-12 Schools. Cognia-accredited and known for nurturing gifted students academically, Thornton-Donovan School offers a unique, globally oriented, and student-driven education. Explore more elementary schools in New York.

Thornton-Donovan School Contact Information

Address

100 OVERLOOK CIRCLE NEW ROCHELLE NY 10804

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Phone

(914) 632-8836

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 0%
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State average proficiency is 0% in Math and 0% in Reading.
19
Full-time Teachers
170
Total Students
$135737
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 74 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Thornton-Donovan School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 9:15 AM - 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 9:00 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Population

170 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Thornton-Donovan School in New Rochelle will organize an event on August 24, 2025, focusing on its personalized K–12 curriculum, small classes, international programs, and scholarship opportunities

FAQ

1.Could you suggest some good elementary schools in New York, including Thornton Donovan School?

Ans. Yes-Thornton Donovan School is known for its welcoming programs.

2.How many schools are there in New York, counting Thornton Donovan School?

Ans-New York has many schools, and Thornton Donovan School is a great choice.

3.Are the teachers at Thornton Donovan School any good?

Ans-Yes, the teachers at Thornton Donovan School are skilled, caring, and help all their students.

4.What ages do the kids at Thornton Donovan School tend to be?

Ans-Usually, students at Thornton Donovan School are between 5 and 12.

5.How much do the before- and after-school programs cost at Thornton Donovan School?

?Ans-Thornton Donovan School’s before- and after-school programs don't cost too much, and they have different payment options to work with families.


Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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