Best New York Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 1,817 private schools serving 425,321 students in New York (there are 4,804 public schools, serving 2,526,499 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 Immaculate Conception School, Professional Children's School and Adelphi Academy of Brooklyn.
The average acceptance rate is 79% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 40% and the student:teacher ratio is 11:1.
64% of schools are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

Top Ranked New York Private Schools by County (2024)

County
# Schools
# Students
% of K-12 Students in Private Schools
35
4,930
11%
79
27,467
12%
12
1,720
6%
38
5,243
12%
84
18,913
13%
310
89,563
23%
64
10,026
9%
129
35,482
15%
210
57,038
27%
10
1,432
4%
38
18,492
24%
187
45,555
15%
43
12,606
17%
69
24,051
38%
85
15,417
6%
17
1,542
7%
113
28,152
17%
16
440
14%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in New York?
The best top ranked private schools in New York include Immaculate Conception School, Professional Children's School and Adelphi Academy of Brooklyn.
How many private schools are located in New York?
1,817 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%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in New York?
64% of private schools in New York are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

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