Christian Brothers Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked NY School
Grades: 5-12
Enrollment: 506 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Christian Brothers Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 5-12

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	Christian Brothers Academy
6	40
7	52
8	70
9	69
10	100
11	87
12	88

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Grade 10 enrollment highest with 100 students, more than any other grade at Christian Brothers Academy.

Year Founded

1859

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Student Body

Total Students

506 students

Student Body Type

All-boys

% Students of Color

State avg.: 39%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

48 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

National avg.: 11:1

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

$14,200 for grades 5-8; $17,600 for grades 9-12

College Acceptance Rate

100%

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Purple, Gold

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Brothers

School Notes

Christian Brothers Academy is a college preparatory junior and senior high school for boys founded in 1859 by the De La Salle Christian Brothers.
Our mission is to instill Christian values and to provide a demanding academic program within the Lasallian tradition.
CBA is committed to meeting the needs of the individual, to develop his full potential and to guide him toward a role as a contributing member of society.

Christian Brothers Academy is a college preparatory junior and senior high school for boys founded in 1859 by the De La Salle Christian Brothers.
Our mission is to instill Christian values and to provide a demanding academic program within the Lasallian tradition.
CBA is committed to meeting the needs of the individual, to develop his full potential and to guide him toward a role as a contributing member of society.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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What schools are Christian Brothers Academy often compared to?

Christian Brothers Academy is often viewed alongside schools like La Salle School by visitors of our site.

What is Christian Brothers Academy's ranking?

Christian Brothers Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Christian Brothers Academy?

The application deadline for Christian Brothers Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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5 12/29/2020

CBA offers academic excellence while instilling strong values. I have family member who`s son goes to LaSalle and there is no comparison. CBA is by far a superior education and experience as evidenced by CBA`s robust enrollment.

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The average private school tuition in Albany, NY is $9,924 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Albany, NY is 83% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).