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Most Selective Private Elementary Schools in New York

The average private elementary school acceptance rate in New York is 79% per year (2021-22).
The most selective school in New York is R T Hudson Elementary School, with an acceptance rate of 10%.

Most Selective Private Elementary Schools in New York (2021-22)

School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
R T Hudson Elementary School
R T Hudson Elementary School Photo - Creativity is my passion"
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Acceptance Rate: 10%
Grades: PK-8
1122 Forest Ave
Bronx, NY 10456
(718) 328-3322
Rank: #22.
St. Lukes School
St. Lukes School Photo - St. Luke's School
(Episcopal)
Acceptance Rate: 15%
Grades: PK-8
487 Hudson Street
New York, NY 10014
(212) 924-5960
Rank: #33.
Birch Wathen Lenox School
Birch Wathen Lenox School Photo - The Birch Wathen Lenox School
(7)
Acceptance Rate: 17%
Grades: K-12
210 E 77th Street
New York, NY 10075
(212) 861-0404
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
The Cooke School
The Cooke School Photo
Special Education School
Acceptance Rate: 20%
Grades: K-12
1713 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10029
(646) 273-5555
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
The Ethical Culture School
Acceptance Rate: 20%
Grades: PK-5
33 Central Park West
New York, NY 10023
(718) 329-7341
Rank: #66.
Rye Country Day School
Rye Country Day School Photo - Rye Country Day School was founded in 1869.
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 24%
Grades: PK-12
3 Cedar St
Rye, NY 10580
(914) 925-4513
Rank: #77.
Hackley School
Acceptance Rate: 27%
Grades: K-12
293 Benedict Avenue
Tarrytown, NY 10591
(914) 366-2642
Rank: #88.
Alexander Robertson School
Alexander Robertson School Photo
(3)
Acceptance Rate: 33%
Grades: PK-5
3 West 95th Street
New York, NY 10025
(212) 663-2844
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
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
(6)
Acceptance Rate: 35%
Grades: 6-8
104 Saint Marks Place
New York, NY 10009
(212) 228-6789
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Hoosac School
Hoosac School Photo
(Episcopal)
Acceptance Rate: 35%
Grades: 8-12
14 Pine Valley Rd
Hoosick, NY 12089
(518) 686-7331
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Winston Preparatory School NY
Winston Preparatory School NY Photo - Seniors may participate in a variety of outdoor education adventures, including learning how to sail in the Caribbean Sea or hiking in the Appalachian Mountains.
Special Education School
(5)
Acceptance Rate: 35%
Grades: 4-12
126 West 17th Street
New York, NY 10011
(646) 638-2705
Rank: #1212.
Metropolitan Montessori School
Montessori School
Acceptance Rate: 36%
Grades: PK-6
325 W 85th St
New York, NY 10024
(212) 579-5525
Rank: #1313.
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: #1414.
The IDEAL School of Manhattan
The IDEAL School of Manhattan Photo - Upper School students take their sketchbooks to Riverside Park for their visual art class.
Special Education School
(4)
Acceptance Rate: 41%
Grades: K-12
314 West 91st Street
New York, NY 10024
(212) 769-1699
Rank: #1515.
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) 534-9860
Rank: #1616.
The Harvey School
(8)
Acceptance Rate: 45%
Grades: 6-12
260 Jay St
Katonah, NY 10536
(914) 232-3161
Rank: #1717.
Houghton Academy
Houghton Academy Photo - Friends
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 46%
Grades: 6-12
9790 Thayer St
Houghton, NY 14744
(585) 567-8115
Rank: #18 - 2218. - 22.
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)
(13)
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: K-12
36 Smith Street
Merrick, NY 11566
(516) 379-2223
Rank: #18 - 2218. - 22.
New York Military Academy
New York Military Academy Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: 8-12
78 Academy Ave
Cornwall On Hudson, NY 12520
(845) 534-3710
Rank: #18 - 2218. - 22.
Portfolio School
Portfolio School Photo
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: K-12
90 Hudson Street
New York, NY 10013
(212) 226-8252
Rank: #18 - 2218. - 22.
Queen's Paideia School
Queen's Paideia School Photo
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: K-8
4402 23rd St
Long Island City, NY 11101
(718) 836-7001
Rank: #18 - 2218. - 22.
Trinity-Pawling School
Trinity-Pawling School Photo - Our student-athletes range from lifelong players to novices - everyone plays sports at their level of experience and ability. The Pride competes in the Founders League, a highly competitive prep-school arena where student-athletes are prepared for college-level competition.
All-boys (Episcopal)
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: 7-12
700 Route 22
Pawling, NY 12564
(845) 855-4825
Rank: #2323.
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: #24 - 2624. - 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: PK-8
172 White Plains Road
Bronxville, NY 10708
(914) 337-3202
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
Ezra Academy
(Jewish)
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: 7-12
11945 Union Tpke
Forest Hills, NY 11375
(718) 263-5500
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
Holy Cross Academy
(Roman Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: 7-12
4020 Barrington Rd
Oneida, NY 13421
(315) 363-1669
Rank: #2727.
Rockland Country Day School
Rockland Country Day School Photo - Balance of academics and the arts
Special Program Emphasis
(12)
Acceptance Rate: 64%
Grades: PK-12
34 Kings Highway
Congers, NY 10920
(845) 268-6802
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
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. .
(4)
Acceptance Rate: 65%
Grades: NS-12
8515 Ridge Boulevard
Brooklyn, NY 11209
(718) 238-3308
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
The Geneva School of Manhattan
The Geneva School of Manhattan Photo
(Christian)
(3)
Acceptance Rate: 65%
Grades: NS-10
138 W 90 St
New York, NY 10024
(212) 754-9988
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
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: #3131.
The Knox School
The Knox School Photo - The Knox School is the oldest and most established private school in Long Island, New York. Today, Knox is a co-educational boarding and day school for grades 6-12 where the total well-being of every student is our top priority.
(5)
Acceptance Rate: 69%
Grades: 6-12
541 Long Beach Road
Saint James, NY 11780
(631) 686-1600
Rank: #32 - 4032. - 40.
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: #32 - 4032. - 40.
Big Apple Academy
Big Apple Academy Photo
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: K-8
2937 86th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11223
(718) 333-0300
Rank: #32 - 4032. - 40.
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: #32 - 4032. - 40.
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
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