New Rochelle
The City of 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 waterfront 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.
New Rochelle Population and Size
Approximately 72,000 residents
10.67 square miles in size
New Rochelle Transportation
Located 16 miles North of New York City.
Metro North express travel time to Grand Central Station is aproximately 32 minutes
Served by Metro North New Rochelle Train Station on the New Haven Line
New Rochelle Education
New Rochelle is served by the New Rochelle School District
Alternative Campus High School
New Rochelle High School
Albert Leonard Middle School
Isaac Young Middle School
Columbus Elementary School
George M. Davis Jr. Elementary School
Jefferson Elementary School
Trinity Elementary School
William B. Ward Elementary School
Daniel Webster Elementary School
Barnard Early Childhood Center
New Rochelle area Private/Parochial schools include Thornton-Donovan School, The Ursuline School, Iona Grammer School, Iona Prepatory High School, Hudson Country Montessori School, Salesian High School, Blessed Sacrament and St. Gabriels High School
New Rochelle Recreation
Flower’s Park
Boys and Girls Club of New Rochelle
Glen Island Park Beach
Hudson Park Beach
Davenport Park
5 Islands Park
New Rochelle Tennis Club
Lincoln Park
New Rochelle area Places of Worship include:
The New Rochelle area has over 25 places of worship in various denominations.
