School of the Blessed Sacrament Photo - Two historic campuses, one amazing school! The School of the Blessed Sacrament celebrates learning and inspires student creativity and ingenuity. Our rigorous curriculum integrates STREAM (science, technology, engineering, religion, arts, music). Our students are bold problem solvers and critical thinkers while encouraging collaboration and the development of resiliency and independence. At The SBS Sacrament, learning is not a spectator sport.

Best New York Private Schools Belonging to AdvancED, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools belonging to AdvancED, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Council on Accreditation and School Improvement serving 879 students in New York. You can also find more schools membership associations in New York.
The top-ranked private school belonging to AdvancED, Southern Association of Colleges and School, Council on Accreditation and School Improvement in New York is School of the Blessed Sacrament.
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is higher than the New York private school average acceptance rate of 75%.
100% of private schools belonging to AdvancED, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Council on Accreditation and School Improvement in New York are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Private Schools Belonging to AdvancED, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Council on Accreditation and School Improvement in New York (2026)

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Location
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School of the Blessed Sacrament
School of the Blessed Sacrament Photo - Two historic campuses, one amazing school! The School of the Blessed Sacrament celebrates learning and inspires student creativity and ingenuity. Our rigorous curriculum integrates STREAM (science, technology, engineering, religion, arts, music). Our students are bold problem solvers and critical thinkers while encouraging collaboration and the development of resiliency and independence. At The SBS Sacrament, learning is not a spectator sport.
(Catholic)
(12)
147 West 70th Street
New York, NY 10023
(212) 724-7561
Gr: NS-8 | 356 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Gateway Academy
Gateway Academy Photo
(Christian)
(8)
200 Boscombe Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10309
(718) 966-8695
Gr: NS-12 | 333 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Mount Academy
Mount Academy Photo
(Christian)
1001 Broadway
Esopus, NY 12429
(845) 384-8080
Gr: 9-12 | 190 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed

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