Best Essex County Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 634 students in Essex County, NY (there are 14 public schools, serving 3,533 public students). 15% of all K-12 students in Essex County, NY are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 14%).
The top ranked private schools in Essex County, NY include Northwood School and Adirondack Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 66%, which is lower than the New York private school average acceptance rate of 79%.
43% of private schools in Essex County, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top Ranked Essex County Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Adirondack Christian School
(Baptist)
6065 Nys Route 86
Wilmington, NY 12997
(518) 946-2487
Grades: PK-12
| 91 students
Northwood School
Northwood School Photo - First-hand learning is emphasized in all Northwood courses. Here students visit nearby Fort Ticonderoga.
92 Northwood Rd
Lake Placid, NY 12946
(518) 523-3357
Grades: 9-12
| 185 students
6 Leaning Rd
Essex, NY 12936
(518) 963-7385
Grades: PK-3
| 21 students
Mountain Lake Academy
All-boys | Alternative School
386 River Road
Lake Placid, NY 12946
(518) 523-4300
Grades: 8-12
| 37 students
North Country School
North Country School Photo - Our mountain campus
4382 Cascade Road
Lake Placid, NY 12946
(518) 523-9329
Grades: 4-9
| 91 students
St. Agnes Parochial School
(Catholic)
2322 Saranac Ave
Lake Placid, NY 12946
(518) 523-3771
Grades: PK-3
| 126 students
St. Marys
St. Marys Photo - Play Ground
(Catholic)
64 Amherst Ave
Ticonderoga, NY 12883
(518) 585-7433
Grades: PK-8
| 83 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Essex County, New York

Essex County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
821 Mirror Lake Drive
Lake Placid, NY 12946
(518) 523-3460
Grades: 8-12
| 84 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Essex County, NY?
The top ranked private schools in Essex County, NY include Northwood School and Adirondack Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Essex County, NY?
7 private schools are located in Essex County, NY.
How diverse are private schools in Essex County, NY?
Essex County, NY private schools are approximately 22% minority students, which is lower than the New York private school average of 40%.
What percentage of students in Essex County, NY go to private school?
15% of all K-12 students in Essex County, NY are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Essex County, NY?
43% of private schools in Essex County, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

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