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Most Selective Private High Schools in New York

The average private high school acceptance rate in New York is 74% per year (2024).
The most selective school in New York is THINK Global School, with an acceptance rate of 12%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 12% 75% Avg. Acceptance Rate: 51%

Most Selective Private High Schools in New York (2024)

School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
THINK Global School
THINK Global School Photo - THINK Global School is comprised of 41 high school students who hail from all over the world. It's an opportunity to live next to and learn from a truly global student body.
Special Program Emphasis
Acceptance Rate: 12%
Grades: 10-12
1460 Broadway, #4027
New York, NY 10036
(646) 808-0675
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
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: #4 - 54. - 5.
Hoosac School
Hoosac School Photo
(Episcopal)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 30%
Grades: 8-12
14 Pine Valley Rd
Hoosick, NY 12089
(518) 686-7331
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
The Karafin School
Special Education School
Acceptance Rate: 30%
Grades: 9-12
40 Radio Circle Drive, Suite 1
Mount Kisco, NY 10549
(914) 666-9211
Rank: #66.
Emma Willard School
Emma Willard School Photo
All-girls
Acceptance Rate: 35%
Grades: 9-12
285 Pawling Avenue
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 833-1301
Rank: #77.
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: #88.
Millbrook School
Acceptance Rate: 37%
Grades: 9-12
131 Millbrook School Rd
Millbrook, NY 12545
(845) 677-8261
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
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: #9 - 109. - 10.
Xavier High School
Xavier High School Photo - A preview of Xavier's personalized college counseling program.
All-boys (Catholic)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 40%
Grades: 9-12
30 West 16th Street
New York, NY 10011
(212) 924-7900
Rank: #1111.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
The Harvey School
The Harvey School Photo
(12)
Acceptance Rate: 45%
Grades: 6-12
260 Jay St
Katonah, NY 10536
(914) 232-3161
Rank: #14 - 1914. - 19.
Crescent School
(Islamic)
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: K-12
130 Front St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 292-1787
Rank: #14 - 1914. - 19.
Fordham Preparatory School
Fordham Preparatory School Photo - Fordham Prep's mission is to form leaders in Faith, Scholarship, and Service through a college preparatory education in the Catholic Jesuit tradition.
All-boys (Catholic)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: 9-12
441 E. Fordham Road
Bronx, NY 10458
(718) 367-7500
Rank: #14 - 1914. - 19.
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)
(19)
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: K-12
36 Smith Street
Merrick, NY 11566
(516) 379-2223
Rank: #14 - 1914. - 19.
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: #14 - 1914. - 19.
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: #14 - 1914. - 19.
The Winchendon School | NYC
The Winchendon School | NYC Photo
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: 9-12
45 W. 34th St.
New York, NY 10001
(347) 491-4440
Rank: #2020.
Northwood School
Northwood School Photo - First-hand learning is emphasized in all Northwood courses. Here students visit nearby Fort Ticonderoga.
Acceptance Rate: 55%
Grades: 9-12
92 Northwood Rd
Lake Placid, NY 12946
(518) 523-3357
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
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: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Ezra Academy
(Jewish)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: 7-12
11945 Union Tpke
Forest Hills, NY 11375
(718) 263-5500
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Holy Cross Academy
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: 7-12
4020 Barrington Rd
Oneida, NY 13421
(315) 363-1669
Rank: #24 - 2724. - 27.
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: #24 - 2724. - 27.
Darrow School
Darrow School Photo - The close, connected campus, the size of the community, and the structure of the daily schedule ensure that students connect, participate, and feel appreciated as individuals.
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 65%
Grades: 9-12
110 Darrow Rd
New Lebanon, NY 12125
(518) 704-2760
Rank: #24 - 2724. - 27.
The Geneva School of Manhattan
The Geneva School of Manhattan Photo - Playground space
(Christian)
(8)
Acceptance Rate: 65%
Grades: NS-11
138 W 90 St
New York, NY 10024
(212) 754-9988
Rank: #24 - 2724. - 27.
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: #2828.
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: #29 - 3329. - 33.
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: #29 - 3329. - 33.
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
Rank: #29 - 3329. - 33.
St. George Academy
St. George Academy Photo - Boys basketball team celebrate their victory. Not shown are the girls volleyball and basketball teams.
(Greek Orthodox)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: 9-12
215 E 6th St
New York, NY 10003
(212) 473-3323
Rank: #29 - 3329. - 33.
Upper Room Christian School
Upper Room Christian School Photo - Several students are going to The School of Visual Arts after graduating this year.
(Christian)
(4)
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-12
722 Deer Park Rd
Deer Park, NY 11746
(631) 242-5359
Rank: #29 - 3329. - 33.
Vincent Smith School
Vincent Smith School Photo - Upper School entrance
Special Education School
(3)
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: 1-12
322 Port Washington Blvd
Port Washington, NY 11050
(516) 365-4900
Rank: #34 - 3934. - 39.
Cardinal Hayes High School
All-boys (Catholic)
(4)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: 9-12
650 Grand Concourse
Bronx, NY 10451
(718) 292-6100
Rank: #34 - 3934. - 39.
Green Meadow Waldorf School
Green Meadow Waldorf School Photo - Green Meadow`s middle school academic curriculum engages the budding capacities and immense curiosity of the young teenager. Through practical interdisciplinary experiences, age appropriate challenges, and meaningful social interactions, students thrive academically and emotionally. Every day, students take part in immersive, explorative inquiry, broadening and deepening their understanding of the world.
(13)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: NS-12
307 Hungry Hollow Road
Spring Valley, NY 10977
(845) 356-2514
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