For the 2024 school year, there are 1,821 private schools serving 426,021 students in New York (there are 4,804 public schools, serving 2,526,339 students). 14% of all K-12 students in New York are educated in private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
The average private school tuition is $21,426 for elementary schools and $27,565 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The best top ranked private schools in New York include Adelphi Academy of Brooklyn, School of the Blessed Sacrament and Manlius Pebble Hill School.
The average acceptance rate is 79% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 40% and the student:teacher ratio is 11:1.
Top Ranked New York Private Schools by County (2024)
Popular neighborhoods: Borough Park (34 schools), Midwood (29 schools), Crown Heights (20 schools), Williamsburg (19 schools), East Bronx (17 schools).
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% of K-12 Students in Private Schools
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in New York?
The best top ranked private schools in New York include Adelphi Academy of Brooklyn, School of the Blessed Sacrament and Manlius Pebble Hill School.
How many private schools are located in New York?
1,821 private schools are located in New York.
How much do private schools cost in New York?
The average private school tuition in New York is $21,426 for elementary schools and $27,565 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in New York?
New York private schools are approximately 40% minority students (view national minority students).
What percentage of students in New York go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in New York are educated in private schools (compared to national average of 10%).
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