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Best New York Private Schools Belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 153 private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) serving 64,334 students in New York. You can also find more schools membership associations in New York.
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in New York include The Knox School, BASIS Independent Brooklyn, and Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School.
The average tuition cost is $47,071, which is higher than the New York private school average tuition cost of $21,574.
27% of private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in New York are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 153

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 153

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in New York (2026-27)

Adelphi Academy of Brooklyn Photo
Adelphi Academy of Brooklyn
Gr: NS-12 | 235 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 20
8515 Ridge Boulevard
Brooklyn, NY 11209
(718) 238-3308
(8)
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BASIS Independent Brooklyn Photo
BASIS Independent Brooklyn
Gr: PK-12 | 679 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 30
556 Columbia Street
Brooklyn, NY 11231
(929) 626-5001
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BASIS Independent Manhattan Photo
BASIS Independent Manhattan
Gr: PK-12 | 305 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 22
795 Columbus Avenue
New York, NY 10025
(347) 305-4960
(1)
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Bay Ridge Preparatory School Photo
Bay Ridge Preparatory School
Gr: K-12 | 367 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 28
8101 Ridge Boulevard
Brooklyn, NY 11209
(718) 833-9090
(5)
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Birch Wathen Lenox School Photo
Birch Wathen Lenox School
Gr: K-12 | 336 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 16
210 E 77th Street
New York, NY 10075
(212) 861-0404
(10)
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Buckley Country Day School Photo
Buckley Country Day School
Gr: PK-8 | 363 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 6
2 I U Willets Road
Roslyn, NY 11576
(516) 472-2723
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Buffalo Seminary Photo
Buffalo Seminary
Gr: 9-12 | 160 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 34
All-girls
205 Bidwell Parkway
Buffalo, NY 14222
(716) 885-6780
(12)
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The Cathedral School Of St. John The Divine Photo
The Cathedral School Of St. John The Divine
Gr: K-8 | 251 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 3
Episcopal
1047 Amsterdam Ave
New York, NY 10025
(212) 316-7500
(9)
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The Chapel School Photo
The Chapel School
Gr: NS-8 | 197 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 12
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
172 White Plains Road
Bronxville, NY 10708
(914) 337-3202
(3)
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Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School Photo
Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School
Gr: PK-12 | 1,167 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 74
5 W 93rd St
New York, NY 10025
(212) 749-6200
(3)
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Friends Academy Photo
Friends Academy
Gr: NS-12 | 769 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 46
Friends
270 Duck Pond Road
Locust Valley, NY 11560
(516) 676-0393
(11)
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Grace Church School Photo
Grace Church School
Gr: PK-12 | 850 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 14
Episcopal
86 4th Ave
New York, NY 10003
(212) 475-5609
(5)
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The IDEAL School of Manhattan Photo
The IDEAL School of Manhattan
Gr: K-12 | 172 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 10
Specialized Curriculum
5 Hanover Square
New York, NY 10004
(212) 769-1699
(5)
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The Kew-Forest School Photo
The Kew-Forest School
Gr: NS-12 | 207 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 23
119-17 Union Tpke
Forest Hills, NY 11375
(718) 268-4667
(2)
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The Knox School Photo
The Knox School
Gr: 6-12 | 132 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 39
541 Long Beach Road
Saint James, NY 11780
(631) 686-1600
(10)
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Lycee Francais de New York Photo
Lycee Francais de New York
Gr: NS-12 | 1,233 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 33
505 East 75th Street
New York, NY 10021
(212) 369-1400
(1)
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Manlius Pebble Hill School Photo
Manlius Pebble Hill School
Gr: PK-12 | 332 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 9
5300 Jamesville Rd
Syracuse, NY 13214
(315) 446-2452
(1)
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Professional Children's School Photo
Professional Children's School
Gr: 4-12 | 137 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 19
132 W 60th St
New York, NY 10023
(212) 582-4089
(6)
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Rodeph Sholom School Photo
Rodeph Sholom School
Gr: NS-8 | 427 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 7
Jewish
10 West 84th Street & 168 West 79th Street
New York, NY 10024
(646) 438-8600
(9)
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THINK Global School Photo
THINK Global School
Gr: 11-12 | 36 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
960 Madison Avenue Fifth Floor
New York, NY 10021
(646) 808-0675
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in New York?
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in New York include The Knox School, BASIS Independent Brooklyn, and Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School.
How many private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) are located in New York?
153 private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) are located in New York.
How much do private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) cost in New York?
The average tuition cost is $47,071, which is higher than the New York private school average tuition cost of $21,574.
How diverse are private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in New York?
New York private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) are approximately 33% minority students, which is lower than the New York private school average of 39%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) are religiously affiliated in New York?
27% of private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in New York are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).
153
Private Schools
64,334
Students
$47,071
Avg. Tuition
33%
Students of Color
7:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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