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Private Elementary School Minority Statistics in New York

Name: New York Average Students of Color Trends (Elementary)
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New York private elementary schools are composed of 38% minority students (2026-27).

The private elementary schools in New York with the highest percentage of minority students are listed below.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# NY Schools Ranked: 995
Top 20 Range (% Students Of Color): 100%–100%
NY School Avg.: 45%
National School Avg.: 24%

Quick Facts (26-27)

# NY Schools Ranked: 995
Top 20 Range (% Students Of Color): 100%–100%
NY School Avg.: 45%
National School Avg.: 24%

New York Average Students of Color (Trends)

Showing 2016–2025. View full 11-year historical data

Total Growth: +0.0% (+0% since 2016)

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Year	National avg	New York (NY) avg
2025	33%	39% (▲ 1 pp)
2024	32%	38% (▼ 1 pp)
2023	32%	39% (— 0 pp)
2022	32%	39% (▼ 1 pp)
2021	31%	40% (▲ 1 pp)
2020	31%	39% (▲ 1 pp)
2019	31%	38% (— 0 pp)
2018	30%	38% (▼ 1 pp)
2017	31%	39% (— 0 pp)
2016	31%	39% (— 0 pp)
2015	31%	39%

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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Private School Universe Survey (PSS), direct school submissions, and proprietary website research and analysis by Private School Review.

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Show school map — New York (% students of color range: 100%–100%, avg 45%)

Students Color Range: 100% 100% Avg. Students Color: 100%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the New York average private elementary schools minority students?

The New York average private elementary schools minority students is 38% for 2026-27.

What are the private elementary schools with the highest percentage of minority students in New York?

The top ranked private elementary schools in New York include A Plus Kidz Academy, Abundant Life Academy and Akwesasne Freedom School.

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