Houghton Academy Photo - Students from 40 countries attended Houghton Academy

Best Allegany County Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private elementary schools serving 176 students in Allegany County, NY.
The top-ranked private elementary school in Allegany County, NY is Houghton Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 70%, which is lower than the New York private elementary school average acceptance rate of 76%.
100% of private elementary schools in Allegany County, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Amish and Other).

Top-Ranked Allegany County Private Elementary Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Houghton Academy
Houghton Academy Photo - Students from 40 countries attended Houghton Academy
9790 Thayer St
Houghton, NY 14744
(585) 567-8115
Gr: 6-12 | 96 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Meadow Brook
(Amish)
5981 White Creek Rd
Friendship, NY 14739
(585) 365-2709
Gr: 1-8 | 19 students
Valleyview Amish School
(Amish)
7600 Ramsey Rd
Belfast, NY 14711
Gr: 1-8 | 16 students
White Creek School
(Amish)
5981 County Route 17
Friendship, NY 14739
(585) 365-8012
Gr: 1-8 | 26 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Allegany County, New York

Allegany County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
24 Maple Ave
Wellsville, NY 14895
(585) 593-5840
Gr: PK-8 | 84 students

Overview

This County (Allegany County)
This State (NY)
# Schools
5 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
176 Students
347,008 Students
% Average Students of Color
19%
39%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
20 Teachers
34,754 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
67%
76%
Average Class Size
16 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
11 courses
Average SAT score
1225
(Out of 1600)
1271
Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
29

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,000
$22,368
Average % on Financial Aid
60%
32%
Average Acceptance Rate
70%
76%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.27
0.58
# American Indian Students
n/a
810 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
33 Students
14,476 Students
% Asian Students
10%
4%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
23,963 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
7%
# Black Students
9 Students
26,102 Students
% Black Students
3%
7%
# White Students
270 Students
214,256 Students
% White Students
85%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,576 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
3 Students
65,232 Students
% of Others Students
1%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
14 extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in Allegany County, NY?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Allegany County, NY is Houghton Academy.
How many private elementary schools are located in Allegany County?
4 private elementary schools are located in Allegany County.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Allegany County?
100% of private elementary schools in Allegany County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Amish and Other).

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