 Distance to NYC: 16 miles
Area: 10.4 square miles
"Queen City of the Sound"
encompasses 10.4 square
miles with 9.3 miles of waterfront.
Just 25 minutes to New
York City. Population is approximately
68,000. New Rochelle
was founded in 1688 by the
French Huguenots who named
their settlements after La
Rochelle...their last stronghold
in France. Since the founding of New Rochelle, its
water-front has played a key role in the City's development,
and today its growing downtown is only six blocks
from the City's nine miles of shoreline. Diversity is its
essence, with people of many backgrounds living in
neighborhoods that range from turn of the century Victorian
to the very newest homes. Its innovative school
system, together with top private schools, colleges and
an important medical center, make this sound shore
community a stimulating, as well as beautiful, place in
which to live.
Educational Facilities
New Rochelle's award-winning school district offers
a comprehensive educational program. Each school
provides an environment sensitive to the students'
needs. A challenging Kindergarten through 12th grade
curriculum, favorable class sizes and a knowledgeable
faculty with high expectations enable students to gain
the knowledge, confidence and experience necessary
City for success. In a recent special education report,
the Wall Street Journal sited New Rochelle School District
as one of the top 20 in the nation. The New
Rochelle Public School System celebrates change and
tradition. It continues to build on a history of excellence
in providing quality of education and equality of opportunity.
Continuing education year-round for adults, special
services and programs for students and an active
Parent-Teacher Association in each public school continue
to improve the
quality of life in the
community. Several
thousand students
are enrolled in lona
College and the College of New Rochelle. Private and
Parochial Schools are also within its borders.
Recreational Facilities
New Rochelle boasts almost 230 acres of park-land,
more than 40 parks and playgrounds and 9.3 miles of
shoreline along the Long Island Sound. Its variety of
parks feature walking and riding paths in the woods,
open fields and water views. There are pools, tennis
courts and community centers located throughout the
City, and the City Marina has space for 450 boats and
mooring for boats 18' and over.
Houses of Worship
New Rochelle is known as a city of churches, and justifiably
so...there are over 40 houses of worship representing
almost every denomination.
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