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Oneida County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 1,169 students in Oneida County, NY (there are 72 public schools, serving 32,224 public students). 4% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is higher than the New York private school average acceptance rate of 79%.
63% of private schools in Oneida County, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Oneida County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Notre Dame Junior Senior High School
Notre Dame Junior Senior High School
Gr: 7-12 | 406 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Catholic
2 Notre Dame Ln
Utica, NY 13502
(315) 724-5118
(1)
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Map of Tilton School
Tilton School
Gr: K-12 | 117 students
Special Education School
1550 Champlin Ave
Utica, NY 13502
(315) 235-7670
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Map of Christian Heritage School
Christian Heritage School
Gr: PK-11 | 110 students
Pentecostal
2191 State Route 5
Utica, NY 13502
(315) 790-5602
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Map of Harts Hill Baptist Academy
Harts Hill Baptist Academy
Gr: K-10 | 9 students
Baptist
5266 Wilcox Road
Whitesboro, NY 13492
(315) 542-3513
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Map of Notre Dame Elementary School
Notre Dame Elementary School
Gr: PK-5 | 308 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Catholic
11 Barton Ave
Utica, NY 13502
(315) 732-4374
(1)
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Map of St. Marys School
St. Marys School
Gr: NS-6 | 143 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
5 Prospect Street
Clinton, NY 13323
(315) 853-6196
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Map of Tradewinds Education Center
Tradewinds Education Center
Gr: 1-8 | 56 students
Special Education School
1601 Armory Dr
Utica, NY 13501
(315) 798-4006
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Map of Wildwood Montessori School
Wildwood Montessori School
Gr: PK-5 | 20 students
Montessori School
13 Voorhees Ave
Camden, NY 13316
(315) 796-7953
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Oneida County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Faith Christian School
Faith Christian School
Gr: 1-10 | 8 students
Christian
9635 Rt 20
Bridgewater, NY 13313
(315) 822-5233
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Map of Maranatha Christian Academy
Maranatha Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 84 students
Baptist
4431 Middle Settlement Road
New Hartford, NY 13413
(315) 733-8837
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Map of Rome Catholic School
Rome Catholic School
Gr: PK-6 | 202 students
Catholic
800 Cypress St
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 336-9619
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Map of St. Peter S Elementary School
St. Peter S Elementary School
Gr: PK-5 | 236 students
Catholic
400 Floyd Avenue
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 336-2360
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Map of St. Peter School-utica
St. Peter School-utica
Gr: PK-6 | 140 students
Catholic
19 Herkimer Road
Utica, NY 13502
(315) 724-4708
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Map of West Branch Parochial School
West Branch Parochial School
Gr: 1-8 | 37 students
Amish
5805 Belcher Rd.
Lee Center, NY 13363
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Overview

Category
This State (NY)
US
# Schools
8 Schools
# Students
1,169 Students
424,657 Students
% Average Students of Color
18%
39%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
121 Teachers
41,688 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
75%
Average Class Size
14 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,415
$21,768
Average % on Financial Aid
35%
34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$300
$11,416
Average Acceptance Rate
80%
79%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.59
# American Indian Students
0 Students
949 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
40 Students
18,397 Students
% Asian Students
4%
5%
# Hispanic Students
24 Students
33,759 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
8%
# Black Students
84 Students
33,696 Students
% Black Students
7%
8%
# White Students
729 Students
252,994 Students
% White Students
64%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
538 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
260 Students
81,171 Students
% of Others Students
23%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Oneida County, NY?
The top ranked private schools in Oneida County, NY include Tilton School and Notre Dame Junior Senior High School.
How many private schools are located in Oneida County?
8 private schools are located in Oneida County.
How diverse are private schools in Oneida County?
Oneida County private schools are approximately 18% minority students, which is lower than the New York private school average of 39%.
What percentage of students in Oneida County go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Oneida County are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Oneida County?
63% of private schools in Oneida County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).
Which private schools in Oneida County are often viewed compared to one another?

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