Most Selective Private Elementary Schools in New York

The average private elementary school acceptance rate in New York is 80% per year (2024).
The most selective school in New York is Castle Island Bilingual Montessori, with an acceptance rate of 5%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 5% 70% Avg. Acceptance Rate: 47%

Most Selective Private Elementary Schools in New York (2024)

School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Castle Island Bilingual Montessori
Castle Island Bilingual Montessori Photo - Joyful friends!
Montessori School
Acceptance Rate: 5%
Grades: NS-6
602 Broadway
Albany, NY 12207
(518) 533-9838
Rank: #22.
R T Hudson Elementary School
R T Hudson Elementary School Photo - Creativity is my passion"
(Seventh Day Adventist)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 10%
Grades: PK-8
1122 Forest Ave
Bronx, NY 10456
(718) 328-3322
Rank: #33.
Birch Wathen Lenox School
Birch Wathen Lenox School Photo - The Birch Wathen Lenox School
(10)
Acceptance Rate: 17%
Grades: K-12
210 E 77th Street
New York, NY 10075
(212) 861-0404
Rank: #44.
The Cooke School & Institute
The Cooke School & Institute Photo
Special Education School
Acceptance Rate: 20%
Grades: K-12
1713 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10029
(646) 273-5555
Rank: #55.
Rye Country Day School
Rye Country Day School Photo - Rye Country Day School was founded in 1869. The School is a coed, college preparatory school serving students in Pre-Kindergarten - Grade 12.
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-12
3 Cedar St
Rye, NY 10580
(914) 967-1417
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Hoosac School
Hoosac School Photo
(Episcopal)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 30%
Grades: 8-12
14 Pine Valley Rd
Hoosick, NY 12089
(518) 686-7331
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Manhattan Country School
Manhattan Country School Photo - Upper School Science Class
(3)
Acceptance Rate: 30%
Grades: PK-8
150 West 85th Street
New York, NY 10024
(212) 348-0952
Rank: #88.
George Jackson Academy
George Jackson Academy Photo - George Jackson Academy, an all boys school for grades 6-8, is located at 104 St. Marks Place (between 1st Ave. & Ave. A) New York, NY 10009. Accessible via the F, L, R, W and 6 trains.
All-boys
(21)
Acceptance Rate: 35%
Grades: 6-8
104 Saint Marks Place
New York, NY 10009
(212) 228-6789
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
The École
The École Photo
Acceptance Rate: 36%
Grades: NS-8
111 E 22nd Street
New York, NY 10010
(646) 410-2238
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Metropolitan Montessori School
Montessori School
Acceptance Rate: 36%
Grades: PK-6
325 W 85th St
New York, NY 10024
(212) 579-5525
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Winston Preparatory School NY
Winston Preparatory School NY Photo - Students attend classes that are geared to improve their essential skills in reading and writing, math, science and history. A variety of clubs and our competitive sports program meet after school.
Special Education School
(5)
Acceptance Rate: 36%
Grades: 4-12
126 West 17th Street
New York, NY 10011
(212) 496-8400
Rank: #1212.
The Stony Brook School
The Stony Brook School Photo - The Stony Brook School, founded in 1922, is an independent college preparatory school (grades 7-12) that exists to challenge young men and women to know Jesus Christ as Lord, to love others as themselves, and to grow in knowledge and skill, in order that they may serve the world through their character and leadership. "Character Before Career"
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 40%
Grades: 7-12
1 Chapman Parkway
Stony Brook, NY 11790
(631) 751-1800
Rank: #1313.
The IDEAL School of Manhattan
The IDEAL School of Manhattan Photo - Upper School students and teachers at a convocation.
Special Program Emphasis
(4)
Acceptance Rate: 41%
Grades: K-12
5 Hanover Square
New York, NY 10004
(212) 769-1699
Rank: #1414.
The Storm King School
The Storm King School Photo - Campus in winter
(7)
Acceptance Rate: 42%
Grades: 8-12
314 Mountain Road
Cornwall On Hudson, NY 12520
(845) 458-7518
Rank: #1515.
The Harvey School
The Harvey School Photo
(12)
Acceptance Rate: 45%
Grades: 6-12
260 Jay St
Katonah, NY 10536
(914) 232-3161
Rank: #16 - 2116. - 21.
Crescent School
(Islamic)
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: K-12
130 Front St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 292-1787
Rank: #16 - 2116. - 21.
Grace Christian Academy
Grace Christian Academy Photo - With 100% graduation and 100% college/military acceptance, higher institutions of learning prefer our students because of their rigorous class schedule through graduation. They work hard, which makes playing hard all that more rewarding!
(Baptist)
(17)
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: K-12
36 Smith Street
Merrick, NY 11566
(516) 379-2223
Rank: #16 - 2116. - 21.
Morningside Immersion School
Morningside Immersion School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(14)
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: NS-2
70 W 93rd St
New York, NY 10025
(212) 316-0313
Rank: #16 - 2116. - 21.
New York Military Academy
New York Military Academy Photo
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: 8-12
78 Academy Ave
Cornwall On Hudson, NY 12520
(845) 534-3710
Rank: #16 - 2116. - 21.
Portfolio School
Portfolio School Photo
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: K-8
90 Hudson Street
New York, NY 10013
(212) 226-8252
Rank: #16 - 2116. - 21.
Trinity-Pawling School
Trinity-Pawling School Photo - Mission: Trinity-Pawling School will provide an educational experience that makes a transformational difference in the lives of its students by enabling them to discover and pursue their distinctive gifts and talents.
All-boys (Episcopal)
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: 7-12
700 Route 22
Pawling, NY 12564
(845) 855-4825
Rank: #2222.
A Fantis School
A Fantis School Photo - 8th Graders visit Greece as part of a multi-year cultural exchange program.
(Greek Orthodox)
Acceptance Rate: 55%
Grades: NS-8
195 State Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 624-0501
Rank: #23 - 2623. - 26.
ACADEMICS WEST
ACADEMICS WEST Photo
Special Education School
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: K-12
37 west 65th street, Floor 5
New York, NY 10023
(917) 603-5567
Rank: #23 - 2623. - 26.
The Chapel School
The Chapel School Photo - The Chapel School's small class sizes ... max 14 in preschool, 18 in K-5 and 16 in middle school ... provide opportunities for personal, individualized instruction and a strong sense of community!
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(3)
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: NS-8
172 White Plains Road
Bronxville, NY 10708
(914) 337-3202
Rank: #23 - 2623. - 26.
Ezra Academy
(Jewish)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: 7-12
11945 Union Tpke
Forest Hills, NY 11375
(718) 263-5500
Rank: #23 - 2623. - 26.
Holy Cross Academy
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: 7-12
4020 Barrington Rd
Oneida, NY 13421
(315) 363-1669
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Adelphi Academy of Brooklyn
Adelphi Academy of Brooklyn Photo - Adelphi Academy of Brooklyn's historic Bay Ridge campus is located at 8515 Ridge Boulevard, in the heart of Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. .
(7)
Acceptance Rate: 65%
Grades: NS-12
8515 Ridge Boulevard
Brooklyn, NY 11209
(718) 238-3308
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
The Geneva School of Manhattan
The Geneva School of Manhattan Photo - Playground space
(Christian)
(7)
Acceptance Rate: 65%
Grades: NS-11
138 W 90 St
New York, NY 10024
(212) 754-9988
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
The Smith School
The Smith School Photo - 2014 Student Group
Alternative School
Acceptance Rate: 65%
Grades: 7-12
131 West 86th Street
New York, NY 10024
(212) 879-6354
Rank: #3030.
The Charles Finney School
The Charles Finney School Photo - Varsity Girls Soccer
(Christian)
(10)
Acceptance Rate: 68%
Grades: PK-12
2070 Five Mile Line Road
Penfield, NY 14526
(585) 387-3770
Rank: #31 - 3931. - 39.
Beit Rabban Day School
Beit Rabban Day School Photo
Special Program Emphasis (Jewish)
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: NS-8
176 West 105th St.
New York, NY 10025
(212) 595-1386
Rank: #31 - 3931. - 39.
Big Apple Academy
Big Apple Academy Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: K-8
2937 86th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11223
(718) 333-0300
Rank: #31 - 3931. - 39.
Hannah Senesh Community Day School
Hannah Senesh Community Day School Photo
(Jewish)
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: K-8
342 Smith Street
Brooklyn, NY 11231
(718) 858-8663
Rank: #31 - 3931. - 39.
Harmony Christian School
Harmony Christian School Photo - Getting our gym ready for the 2018-2019 school year
(Christian)
(4)
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-12
1790 Route 211 E
Middletown, NY 10941
(845) 692-5353
Rank: #31 - 3931. - 39.
Houghton Academy
Houghton Academy Photo - Students from 40 countries attended Houghton Academy
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: 6-12
9790 Thayer St
Houghton, NY 14744
(585) 567-8115
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What is the New York average Private Elementary Schools acceptance rate?
The New York average Private Elementary Schools acceptance rate is 80% for 2024.
What are the most selective Private Elementary Schools in New York?
The best top ranked Private Elementary Schools in New York include Castle Island Bilingual Montessori, R T Hudson Elementary School and Birch Wathen Lenox School.

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