School History

We are a Seventh-day Adventist school located in New Rochelle, NY. servicing students Grades Pre-K thru 8.

Westchester Area School was established in 1972 with two teachers and a student body of fifty. The enrollment has spiked to as much as more than three hundred. Today however, the enrollment is at 104 students. The school continues to impact student lives under instruction of dedicated administration, faculty, and staff. As a member of the Northeastern Conference, affiliated with elementary and secondary schools of the General Conference of Seventh Day Adventists, we are committed to an educational program that meets the standards of the New York State Education Department. As a Christian institution, our school subscribes to the philosophy that holds that successful character development upon a fundamental alliance with the teachings of Christ. Our mission is, “To inspire and motivate our students to seek God first and become His disciples, pursue excellence in their academic, physical, social, and emotional development, and to care for their fellow men and our environment”.

Westchester Area School offer an experience that is warm, rich, and personal. It affords students to grow and explore the fun and excitement of learning in the 21 st century. It is a member of the National Junior Society and held the title of The Laurent Servius Spelling Bee Championship for six consecutive years. Students leaving Westchester area School have gone on to Northeastern Academy where they complete high school in three (3) years. It also offers community service opportunities. Extra-curricular activities provide students with the opportunity to develop the gifts and talents entrusted them by the Creator.