For the 2024 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 418 students in Columbia County, NY (there are 16 public schools, serving 6,229 public students). 6% of all K-12 students in Columbia County, NY are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 14%).
The top ranked private school in Columbia County, NY is Darrow School.
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is higher than the New York private school average acceptance rate of 79%.
25% of private schools in Columbia County, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).
Top Ranked Columbia County Private Schools (2024)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1323 County Route 21
Ghent, NY 12075
(518) 392-2361
Ghent, NY 12075
(518) 392-2361
Grades: 1-12
| 31 students
330 County Route 21c
Ghent, NY 12075
(518) 672-7092
Ghent, NY 12075
(518) 672-7092
Grades: PK-12
| 248 students
Columbia County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3429 Route 9
Valatie, NY 12184
(518) 784-2222
Valatie, NY 12184
(518) 784-2222
Grades: 6-12
| 63 students
Livingston SDA School (Closed 2006)
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Po Box 400
Livingston, NY 12541
(518) 851-5363
Livingston, NY 12541
(518) 851-5363
Grades: 3-9
| 9 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Columbia County, NY?
The top ranked private schools in Columbia County, NY is Darrow School.
How many private schools are located in Columbia County, NY?
4 private schools are located in Columbia County, NY.
What percentage of students in Columbia County, NY go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Columbia County, NY are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Columbia County, NY?
25% of private schools in Columbia County, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).
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