Fordham Preparatory School

441 E FORDHAM RD

The Bronx, NY 10458

17 Reviews

School District
Grade

9-12
Type

private

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Reviews

Submitted by student on December 08, 2024

All students who go there are white rich boys from lower Westchester or the city. Most kids have drug and alcohol addictions that no one talks about and everyones mental health is trash. Most of the teachers except for a handful are not helpful at all and just pile hour of work on the students and give test after test. The dean faculty is even more of a joke. Kids failing drug tests, getting caught stealing large amounts of money from other students, and saying racial and homophobic slurs and all they get is a couple JUGS or a days suspension. If you're considering sending you kid here I'd think twice about it and talk to a couple students for their real opinion and not just what the school tells them to say.
Submitted by parent on October 02, 2024

The place is so dreary. When you compare it to other schools it is severely lacking in facilities. Small track, small field, nothing to offer.You can do so much better elsewhere. Waste of money.
Submitted by parent on October 13, 2023

I highly recommend Fordham Prep. The money I paid to educate my two sons at FP was the best I've ever spent- truly an investment. The greatness of Fordham starts with their leadership and teachers who are committed and accessible. Everything necessary to develop a college-ready, global citizen is offered at Fordham - but it's on the student to engage and put in the work. For my family, FP delivered in their Jesuit mission and graduated each of my sons a "man for others".
Submitted by parent on March 03, 2023

I would highly recommend Fordham Prep as a high school for any student. The campus is beautiful and the teachers and staff go above and beyond to make sure each student is successful academically and personally. The sports offerings are amazing, and my son has especially enjoyed playing soccer and participating in the jazz ensemble. The commute from Manhattan was a concern at first, but it has actually been quite easy and it has allowed my son to become comfortable navigating the city on public transportation. He's truly happy at Fordham Prep and looks forward to going to school every day. I'm confident that any student would have a great experience here.
Submitted by parent on June 03, 2022

A brilliant Jesuit education - can't say enough good things about the Prep!
Submitted by parent on May 28, 2018

Very disappointing, looks great on the outside but once you understand their operation it is worrisome. There are much better options in New York. You have to life your values by example, not ignore the major issues.
Submitted by student on April 15, 2018

Pretty good food, everything else is average. Tuition could be cheaper
Submitted by other on June 21, 2016

Excellent all around education and prep school for life after mommy and daddy! All around environment from arts to sports to any after school activity imaginable with dedicated teachers willing to stay the late hours to develop students.
Submitted by other on July 14, 2015

I graduated from this school in 2003. You get a very well rounded education at Fordham Prep. The Science, Math, History, and Music teachers were standouts in my opinion. They offer many Honors/AP courses, which helps when applying to College. Many of my classmates are still friends todday. The athletics are usually in the top tier of the CHSAA, depending on the sport. Football sometimes struggles but Hockey, LAX, Basketball, Wrestling, Soccer, Baseball, and Track are usually strong.
Submitted by other on July 08, 2015

Great teachers. Great sports program and coaches. Fantastic place to grow and develop into a responsible adult.
Submitted by parent on April 20, 2015

My son spent a miserable few years at the Prep till we pulled him out. Very negative and demoralizing environment. Many of the teachers and some administrators were quite officious , even mean. He is on the honor roll elsewhere. Glad for his sake that we made a change.
Submitted by other on January 12, 2013

As an alum from the early 90's I still look back on my Prep experience as hugely influential in my personal and professional life. The environment is outstanding and condusive to learning and developing responsible, respectful young men. Definitely plan on sending my sons there. Do I wish the tuition was less? Of course. I see some negative comments are aimed at facilities. My priorities would be to retain well-compensated faculty and staff. I'm less concerned about paint jobs and new carpeting.
Submitted by parent on April 17, 2012

Worth every penny and then some. We don't regret sending our son and he is very happy with his experience. We've found the faculty to be very caring and engaging. The work is rigorous, without a doubt, but if you're not up for the challenge don't enroll here. There's something for everyone, not just jocks or brainiacs. I can't say enough positive things about the school.
Submitted by student on March 21, 2012

If you value your son's education and your MONEY, you will NOT send your son to Fordham Prep. The facilities are dirty. The faculty can vary from useless to COMPLETELY useless to just plain mean and cruel. Think it will get your son into a good college? Well if you consider paying 17 grand a year to get your son into U of Scranton and Loyola, colleges public school kids get into with ease, than I guess its worth it. Sports teams are a joke. Oh, and don't forget the 70 hour service requirement. I've heard of criminals getting less hours for a sentence than this project (not to mention if you don't finish it, you don't graduate). All in all I hated this school and there is no way I would ever send my son here. Trust me, send him to a school like Riverdale Country School, Fieldston, or some boarding school. If your going to pay for school, than at least make it count, or just send him to public school. You can read all the other reviews of parents just bragging about how good the school is to make themselves feel better about wasting 17 grand a year, or you can take my advice, from someone who actually went through the misery of Fordham Prep, and CHOOSE ANOTHER HIGH SCHOOL.
Submitted by other on March 08, 2012

I graduated from Fordham Prep over a decade ago. Despite my expectations and perseverance, I regret to say going there was the worst 4 years of my life. Although the school was rigorous, the education and counseling I received was superficial. Overloading students with work and information without pointing out meaningful patterns is not my idea of a good education. Perhaps Fordham Prep is better now, but based on my experience, the school is overrated. But just don t take my word for it. Compared to other schools, including some whose tuition is less, Fordham Prep s list of famous alumni is unimpressive. For example, Cardinal Hayes can claim a NASA Astronaut and Super Bowl Champion (who plays for Pittsburg). Fordham Prep can make no such claim. Personally, I wished I had gone to Bronx Science or Brooklyn Tech. And this admission is a profoundly sad comment for me to have to make.
Submitted by student on July 17, 2011

I attended the Prep, and took all honors and AP level coursework, including 4 years of Ancient Greek and 2 years of German. The faculty and staff treat the students incredibly well. I keep in contact with more than a few former teachers to this day. The academics are incredibly strong. After graduating from college (Fordham College at Rose Hill), and looking back on my education, I realized that the standout years for personal growth and true depth of educational experience were the years I spent at Fordham Prep. The commitment to growth in their students that every teacher brought to the classroom was amazing. Many teachers were (and still are) heavily involved in the extracurricular activities and sports as well. The skills that I developed while at the Prep had me head and shoulders above many of my peers at Fordham University. In particular, my critical reading and writing skills were honed to a significant degree by the many papers that I had to write throughout the year in most of my classes (including for math classes!). I am not exaggerating when I say that my 4 years at the Prep were among the best of my entire life, and that it was a truly amazing experience.
Submitted by other on June 30, 2011

I attened the university, but the prep school was on campus, and I interacted with the studends on several occasions. They seemed to be bright and well taught and interested in the world.