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Allegany County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 223 students in Allegany County, NY (there are 20 public schools, serving 5,667 public students). 4% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
The average acceptance rate is 70%, which is lower than the New York private school average acceptance rate of 79%.
83% of private schools in Allegany County, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Amish and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Allegany County Private Schools (2026-27)

Houghton Academy Photo
Houghton Academy
Gr: 5-12 | 96 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 12
Christian
9790 Thayer St
Houghton, NY 14744
(585) 567-8115
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Map of The Alfred Montessori School
The Alfred Montessori School
Gr: NS | 47 students
Montessori School
8 1/2 S. Main St.
Alfred, NY 14802
(607) 587-9334
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Map of Meadow Brook
Meadow Brook
Gr: 1-8 | 19 students
Amish
5981 White Creek Rd
Friendship, NY 14739
(585) 365-2709
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Map of Valleyview Amish School
Valleyview Amish School
Gr: 1-8 | 16 students
Amish
7600 Ramsey Rd
Belfast, NY 14711
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Map of White Creek School
White Creek School
Gr: 1-8 | 26 students
Amish
5981 County Route 17
Friendship, NY 14739
(585) 365-8012
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Allegany County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Immaculate Conception School Of Allegany County
Immaculate Conception School Of Allegany County
Gr: PK-8 | 84 students
Catholic
24 Maple Ave
Wellsville, NY 14895
(585) 593-5840
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Overview

Category
This State (NY)
US
# Schools
6 Schools
# Students
223 Students
424,657 Students
% Average Students of Color
19%
39%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
21 Teachers
41,836 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
67%
76%
Average Class Size
12 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1225
(Out of 1600)
1261
Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
29

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,000
$21,773
Average % on Financial Aid
60%
34%
Average Acceptance Rate
70%
79%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.43
0.59
# American Indian Students
0 Students
949 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
33 Students
18,397 Students
% Asian Students
9%
5%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
33,759 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
8%
# Black Students
9 Students
33,696 Students
% Black Students
3%
8%
# White Students
271 Students
252,994 Students
% White Students
74%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
538 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
49 Students
81,171 Students
% of Others Students
13%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Allegany County, NY?
The top ranked private schools in Allegany County, NY is Houghton Academy.
How many private schools are located in Allegany County?
5 private schools are located in Allegany County.
How diverse are private schools in Allegany County?
Allegany County private schools are approximately 19% minority students, which is lower than the New York private school average of 39%.
What percentage of students in Allegany County go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Allegany County are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Allegany County?
83% of private schools in Allegany County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Amish and Christian).

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