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Best Jefferson County Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 1,021 students in Jefferson County, NY (there are 39 public schools, serving 16,927 public students). 6% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the New York private school average acceptance rate of 76%.
100% of private schools in Jefferson County, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Jefferson County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Augustinian Academy
Augustinian Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 161 students
Catholic
317 West St
Carthage, NY 13619
(315) 493-1301
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Map of Immaculate Heart Central Junior/Senior High School
Immaculate Heart Central Junior/Senior High School
Gr: 6-12 | 204 students
Catholic
1316 Ives St
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 788-4670
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Immaculate Heart Elementary School Grades Photo
Immaculate Heart Elementary School Grades
Gr: PK-5 | 226 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 13
Catholic
1316 Ives Street
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 788-4670
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Map of Christian Heritage School
Christian Heritage School
Gr: PK-6 | 9 students
Christian
42140 County Route 41
Natural Bridge, NY 13665
(315) 405-1865
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Faith Fellowship Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 150 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 4
Christian
131 Moore Avenue
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 783-9342
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Map of Genesis School - Christian Life Center
Genesis School - Christian Life Center
Gr: PK-12 | 23 students
Christian
12749 State Hwy 12e
Chaumont, NY 13622
(315) 649-3050
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Map of Ihc Intermediate School Grades K-5
Ihc Intermediate School Grades K-5
Gr: PK-5 | 248 students
Catholic
122 Winthrop St
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 788-7011
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Jefferson County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of St. Anthony S School
St. Anthony S School
Gr: PK-6 | 136 students
Catholic
870 Arsenal Street
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 788-1461
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Overview

Category
This State (NY)
US
# Schools
7 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearJefferson County Total Schools
20257
20247
20234
20226
20216
20207
20197
20187
20177
20167
20157
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# Students
1,021 Students
424,623 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearJefferson County AverageNew York (NY) AverageNational Average
2025146246179
2024146238172
2023158238174
2022217250185
2021217245180
2020189242171
2019222247175
2018222245172
2017229242180
2016227241178
2015227230167
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% Average Students of Color
17%
39%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearJefferson County AverageNew York (NY) AverageNational Average
202517%40%34%
202417%40%34%
20238%40%33%
202216%40%33%
202116%41%32%
202016%41%32%
201922%40%31%
201822%39%31%
201716%40%32%
201616%40%32%
201516%41%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
87 Teachers
41,519 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearJefferson County AverageNew York (NY) AverageNational Average
202512:110:111:1
202412:110:111:1
202310:111:111:1
202210:111:111:1
202110:111:111:1
202010:111:112:1
201912:111:112:1
201812:111:112:1
201713:111:112:1
201613:111:112:1
201514:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
43%
76%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearJefferson County AverageNew York (NY) AverageNational Average
202543%76%55%
202443%75%54%
202343%75%54%
202243%76%54%
202143%74%54%
202043%74%54%
201945%73%53%
201845%73%53%
201745%72%53%
201645%73%52%
201555%72%52%
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Average Class Size
13 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearJefferson County AverageNew York (NY) AverageNational Average
2025131515
2024131515
2023131515
2022131515
2021131515
2020131515
2019161615
2018161615
2017161615
2016161615
2015161615
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Average Number of AP Courses
6 courses
11 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearJefferson County AverageNew York (NY) AverageNational Average
202561113
202441012
202341011
202241011
202141011
202041011
201941011
20184911
20174910
20164910
20154910
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Average SAT score
1220
(Out of 1600)
1253

SAT Score Trends (2017-2025)

YearJefferson County AverageNew York (NY) AverageNational Average
2025122012501233
2024122012461230
2023122012421228
2022122012461229
2021122012471229
2020122012401226
2019122012351226
2018122012241226
2017122012361233
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,300
$22,451

Tuition Cost Trends (2016-2025)

YearJefferson County AverageNew York (NY) AverageNational Average
2025$5,300$22,300$15,012
2024$3,300$21,636$13,254
2023$3,300$21,117$12,626
2022$3,300$19,707$12,187
2021$3,300$19,162$11,800
2020$3,300$18,832$11,512
2019$3,300$18,073$11,293
2018$3,270$17,784$11,017
2017$3,270$16,583$10,708
2016$3,170$14,881$10,356
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Average % on Financial Aid
43%
33%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearJefferson County AverageNew York (NY) AverageNational Average
202543%34%34%
202443%33%34%
202343%34%34%
202243%34%33%
202143%33%33%
202043%33%32%
201943%32%31%
201843%32%30%
201743%31%30%
201643%31%29%
201543%30%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,850
$9,892

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearJefferson County AverageNew York (NY) AverageNational Average
2025$1,850$9,504$7,073
2024$1,850$9,775$6,930
2023$1,850$10,192$6,469
2022$1,850$9,153$6,289
2021$1,850$8,840$6,055
2020$1,850$8,813$5,921
2019$1,850$8,764$5,795
2018$1,850$7,563$5,456
2017$1,850$6,602$5,319
2016$1,850$6,842$5,105
2015$1,850$6,353$5,030
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Average Acceptance Rate
99%
76%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2016-2025)

YearJefferson County AverageNew York (NY) AverageNational Average
202599%74%81%
202499%79%85%
202399%79%85%
202299%78%85%
202199%78%85%
202099%78%85%
201999%77%85%
201899%77%85%
201799%79%85%
201699%80%85%
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.51
0.59

Diversity Score Trends

YearJefferson County AverageNew York (NY) AverageNational Average
20250.510.600.65
20240.510.600.65
20230.560.620.65
20220.590.620.64
20210.590.620.64
20200.590.620.64
20190.620.610.63
20180.620.610.63
20170.580.610.61
20160.590.620.61
20150.590.620.61
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# American Indian Students
2 Students
949 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
16 Students
18,397 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearJefferson County AverageNew York (NY) AverageNational Average
20253%4%5%
20243%4%5%
20233%4%5%
20223%5%4%
20213%5%4%
20203%4%4%
20193%5%4%
20183%5%4%
20172%4%4%
20162%4%4%
20152%4%4%
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# Hispanic Students
90 Students
33,759 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
8%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearJefferson County AverageNew York (NY) AverageNational Average
20259%8%9%
20249%8%9%
20232%9%9%
20225%9%8%
20215%9%9%
20205%9%9%
201910%10%8%
201810%10%8%
20174%9%8%
20164%9%8%
20154%9%8%
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# Black Students
23 Students
33,696 Students
% Black Students
2%
8%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearJefferson County AverageNew York (NY) AverageNational Average
20252%8%7%
20242%8%7%
20231%9%8%
20223%9%7%
20213%9%7%
20203%9%8%
20192%9%7%
20182%9%7%
20172%11%7%
20162%11%7%
20152%11%8%
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# White Students
671 Students
252,994 Students
% White Students
67%
60%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearJefferson County AverageNew York (NY) AverageNational Average
202567%59%52%
202467%59%52%
202350%57%52%
202255%57%54%
202155%57%54%
202054%58%54%
201935%58%56%
201835%58%56%
201743%58%58%
201643%58%58%
201543%58%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
538 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
193 Students
81,443 Students
% of Others Students
20%
19%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearJefferson County AverageNew York (NY) AverageNational Average
202519%20%26%
202419%20%26%
202344%20%25%
202234%18%25%
202134%19%25%
202035%19%24%
201949%18%24%
201849%18%23%
201748%18%22%
201648%18%22%
201548%18%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Jefferson County, NY?
How many private schools are located in Jefferson County?
7 private schools are located in Jefferson County.
How diverse are private schools in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County private schools are approximately 17% minority students, which is lower than the New York private school average of 39%.
What percentage of students in Jefferson County go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Jefferson County are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Jefferson County?
100% of private schools in Jefferson County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Jefferson County are often viewed compared to one another?

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