Houghton Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked NY School
Grades: 5-12
Enrollment: 96 students
Yearly Tuition: $9,000
Acceptance rate: 70%
Average class size: 16 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Houghton Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades 5-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Houghton Academy
6	2
7	7
8	13
9	9
10	19
11	24
12	22

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Year Founded

1883

Colors

Blue & White

School Calendar

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Last Day of School

Sat. May 29, 2027

Campus Size

25 acres

Student Body

Total Students

96 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

19%

State avg.: 39%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

15 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

67%

Average Class Size

16 students

Number of AP Courses

15 courses

List of Courses Offered

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Advanced Courses

College Calculus 1 (dual credit)College Computer Science 1 (dual credit)

College General Physics (dual credit)College Humanity Class (Dual Credit)

College Introduction to American Government & Politics (dual credit)College Introduction to Computers & Applications (dual credit)

College Introduction to Literature (dual credit)College Principles of Writing (dual credit)

College Psychology Class (dual credit)

Average SAT score

1225

(Out of 1600)

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Khaki pants or skirt, navy or white shirt

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$9,000

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Tuition Notes

Boarding Tuition, Room and Board, & Fees: $42,000 Day Tuition & Fees: $9,000

% on Financial Aid

60%

Acceptance Rate

70%

National avg.: 82%

College Acceptance Rate

100%

Admissions Director

Admissions Team

Admissions Associate

Admissions Team

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

6 sports

Sports

BasketballCross Country

SoccerTennis

Track and FieldVolleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

12 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

BadmintonBand

ChoirCommunity Service Club

DramaHandbell Choir

National Honor SocietySki/Snowboarding Club

Student SenateWorship Team

Yearbook Club

Club or Organization:

International Club

School Notes

Houghton Academy is a Christian, college preparatory, international boarding and day school.
Founded in 1883, it is one of the oldest continually operating schools in America that has not wavered from its original mission. The Academy includes grades 5-12 and is made up of approximately 50%American students while the remaining 50% are international students typically representing 15-20 countries from around the world.
The Academy`s diverse culture represents the interconnected world that its students will live and work in.

School Motto: LIVE. LEARN. LOVE. LEAD.
School Mascot: Panther

Houghton Academy is a Christian college preparatory, international boarding, and day school. Founded in 1883, it is one of the oldest continually operating schools in America that has not wavered from its original mission.
The mission of Houghton Academy is to offer young people a college preparatory education with the framework of a Christian worldview. HA is characterized by high academic standards and strong character development that results in students getting into the universities of their choice and succeeding throughout life. HA students are taught to live authentically, learn deeply, lead globally, and love boldly.
The Academy includes grades 6-12 and is made up of approximately 50%American students, while the remaining 50% are international students, typically representing 15-20 countries from around the world. The Academy`sdiverse culture represents the interconnected world that its students will live and work in.

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How much does Houghton Academy cost?

Houghton Academy's tuition is approximately $9,000 for private students.

What schools are Houghton Academy often compared to?

Houghton Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Central Baptist Christian School by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of Houghton Academy?

The acceptance rate of Houghton Academy is 70%, which is lower than the national average of 76%.

What sports does Houghton Academy offer?

Houghton Academy offers 6 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is Houghton Academy's ranking?

Houghton Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Houghton Academy?

The application deadline for Houghton Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in New York is $22,518 for elementary schools and $27,000 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in New York is 76% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).