For the 2026 school year, there are 1,802 private schools serving 430,037 students in New York (there are 4,813 public schools, serving 2,506,609 students). 15% of all K-12 students in New York attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
The average private school tuition is $22,368 for elementary schools and $26,864 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The top-ranked private schools in New York include The Harley School, Poly Prep Country Day School, and schooltest school 7.
The average acceptance rate is 75% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 40% and the student-teacher ratio is 10:1.
Overview
This State (NY)
US
# Schools
1,802 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
430,037 Students
5,709,643 Students
% Average Students of Color
40%
34%
Student By Grade
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
41,980 Teachers
508,006 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
76%
55%
Average Class Size
15 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
11 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1252
(Out of 1600)
1234
Average ACT score
28
(Out of 36)
26
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$22,380
$14,892
Average Summer Program Cost
$2,290
$1,160
Average % on Financial Aid
34%
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$9,565
$7,118
Average Acceptance Rate
75%
82%
Average Endowment Size
$48.74 million
$61.9 million
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.65
# American Indian Students
949 Students
30,180 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
18,408 Students
265,308 Students
% Asian Students
4%
5%
# Hispanic Students
33,771 Students
507,900 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
9%
# Black Students
33,736 Students
417,206 Students
% Black Students
8%
7%
# White Students
253,923 Students
2,937,481 Students
% White Students
59%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
2,694 Students
22,254 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
84,090 Students
1,473,896 Students
% of Others Students
20%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
7 sports
Top-Ranked New York Private Schools by County (2026)
Popular neighborhoods: Borough Park (29 schools), Midwood (28 schools), Williamsburg (19 schools), Crown Heights (18 schools), East Bronx (16 schools).
County
# Schools
# Students
% of K-12 Students in Private Schools
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in New York?
The top-ranked private schools in New York include The Harley School, Poly Prep Country Day School, and schooltest school 7.
How many private schools are located in New York?
There are 1,802 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 $22,368 for elementary schools and $26,864 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in New York?
Approximately 40% of students in New York private schools are minority students (compared to the national percentage).
What percentage of students in New York go to private school?
15% of all K-12 students in New York attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in New York?
Which private schools in New York are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in New York include: Downtown Little School vs. The Lang School, Mountain Lake Academy vs. Northwood School, Mandala School vs. Aurora Waldorf School
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