Best Chemung County Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 893 students in Chemung County, NY (there are 23 public schools, serving 10,983 public students). 8% of all K-12 students in Chemung County, NY are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the New York private school average acceptance rate of 79%.
86% of private schools in Chemung County, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Private Schools in Chemung County (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Chemung Valley Montessori School
Montessori School
(2)
23 Winters Road
Elmira, NY 14903
(607) 562-8754
Grades: PK-6
| 108 students
Elmira Christian Academy
(Christian)
(3)
235 E Miller Street
Elmira, NY 14904
(607) 734-7195
Grades: K-12
| 78 students
Foundations Christian School
(Methodist)
561 Maple St
Big Flats, NY 14814
(607) 271-1116
Grades: PK-6
| 34 students
Holy Family Continuation School
(Catholic)
421 Fulton Street
Elmira, NY 14904
(607) 732-3588
Grades: PK-6
| 135 students
Norte Dame High School
(Catholic)
(1)
1400 Maple Ave
Elmira, NY 14904
(607) 734-2267
Grades: 7-12
| 270 students
St. Mary Our Mother School
(Catholic)
811 Westlake St
Horseheads, NY 14845
(607) 739-9157
Grades: PK-6
| 149 students
Twin Tiers Christian Academy
Twin Tiers Christian Academy Photo - Twin Tiers Christian Academy is a private school in Chemung County, NY, that partners with Christian families to integrate faith and learning in a meaningful way. As a result, our students become critical thinkers, truth seekers, and servant leaders, with the knowledge and skills to excel in the classroom and beyond. A rigorous curriculum, coupled with small class sizes and excellent teacher support, creates an optimal learning environment where all can thrive.
(Baptist)
(8)
1811 North Chemung Rd.
Breesport, NY 14816
(607) 739-3619
Grades: 5-12
| 119 students
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Chemung County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
301 Demarest Parkway
Elmira, NY 14905
(607) 734-0841
Grades: 4-6
| 145 students
1010 Davis St
Elmira, NY 14901
(607) 734-0336
Grades: 7-9
| 137 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Chemung County, NY?
7 private schools are located in Chemung County, NY.
How diverse are private schools in Chemung County, NY?
Chemung County, NY private schools are approximately 16% minority students, which is lower than the New York private school average of 40%.
What percentage of students in Chemung County, NY go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Chemung County, NY are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Chemung County, NY?
86% of private schools in Chemung County, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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