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Best Albany Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 private high schools serving 2,056 students in Albany, NY.
The top-ranked private high schools in Albany, NY include Loudonville Christian School, La Salle School, and Christian Brothers Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the New York private high school average acceptance rate of 75%.
64% of private high schools in Albany, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Albany Private High Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Academy Of The Holy Names
Academy Of The Holy Names Photo
All-girls (Catholic)
1075 New Scotland Road
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 438-7895
Gr: 6-12 Sports: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Albany Academies
135-140 Academy Road
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 429-2300
Gr: PK-12 | 680 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 18 Tuition listed
Christian Brothers Academy
All-boys (Catholic)
(1)
12 Airline Dr
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 452-9809
Gr: 5-12 | 506 students Tuition listed
La Salle School
All-boys | Alternative School (Catholic)
391 Western Ave
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 242-4731
Gr: 6-12 | 57 students
Lasalle School
All-boys (Catholic)
391 Western Ave
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 242-4731
Gr: 6-12 | 68 students
Loudonville Christian School
Loudonville Christian School Photo - Come visit our beautiful and inviting campus!
(Christian)
374 Loudon Road
Albany, NY 12211
(518) 434-6051
Gr: PK-12 | 201 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Neil Hellman School/Parsons Child & Family Center
Special Education School
60 Academy Rd
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 426-2600
Gr: 1-12 | 108 students
Bishop Maginn High School
(Catholic)
99 Slingerland Street
Albany, NY 12202
(518) 463-2247
Gr: 9-12 | 114 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Kevin G Langan School
Kevin G Langan School Photo - Each classroom tailors activities and lessons to best support the unique needs of students with complex disabilities.
Special Education School
314 So Manning Blvd
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 437-5680
Gr: K-12 | 155 students Avg. class size: 12 students
Maimonides Hebrew Day School
Maimonides Hebrew Day School Photo
(Jewish)
(1)
404 Partridge St
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 453-9363
Gr: PK-12 | 105 students
St. Anne Institute
All-girls
(5)
160 N Main Ave
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 437-6504
Gr: 7-12 | 62 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Albany, New York

Albany, New York Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
20 Sumpter Ave
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 456-5400
Gr: K-9 | 169 students
Pineview Community Church Preschool (Closed 2011)
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
251 Washington Avenue Ext
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 456-6786
Gr: PK-K | 116 students Tuition listed
309 Sheridan Avenue
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 434-4264
Gr: PK-8 | 111 students
50 Summit Avenue
Albany, NY 12209
(518) 465-1973
Gr: PK-8 | 127 students
St. Matthew Lutheran School (Closed 2016)
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
75 Whitehall Rd
Albany, NY 12209
(518) 463-6495
Gr: PK-K | 88 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
8 Hollywood Avenue
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 482-3736
Gr: PK-8 | 183 students

Overview

This Town (Albany)
This State (NY)
# Schools
11 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,056 Students
231,803 Students
% Average Students of Color
24%
36%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
327 Teachers
24,893 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
9:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
96%
76%
Average Class Size
15 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
11 courses
Average SAT score
1258
(Out of 1600)
1249
Average ACT score
29
(Out of 36)
28

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$15,475
$26,831
Average % on Financial Aid
34%
35%
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
75%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.43
0.49
# American Indian Students
2 Students
429 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
136 Students
11,844 Students
% Asian Students
6%
5%
# Hispanic Students
107 Students
15,689 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
7%
# Black Students
223 Students
16,778 Students
% Black Students
9%
7%
# White Students
1,854 Students
162,199 Students
% White Students
75%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
275 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
153 Students
24,204 Students
% of Others Students
6%
11%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
18 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
12 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Albany, NY?
The top-ranked private high schools in Albany, NY include Loudonville Christian School, La Salle School, and Christian Brothers Academy.
How many private high schools are located in Albany?
11 private high schools are located in Albany.
How diverse are private high schools in Albany?
Albany private high schools are approximately 24% minority students, which is lower than the New York private school average of 36%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Albany?
64% of private high schools in Albany are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private high schools in Albany are often viewed compared to one another?

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