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Best Astoria Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 private schools serving 2,615 students in Astoria, NY (there are 24 public schools, serving 16,094 public students). 14% of all K-12 students in Astoria, NY are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
The top-ranked private schools in Astoria, NY include Toobaa Academy, St. John's Preparatory School, and St. Joseph Catholic Academy.
75% of private schools in Astoria, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Islamic).

Top-Ranked Astoria Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Demetrios School
3003 30th Dr
Astoria, NY 11102
(718) 728-1754
Gr: K-12 | 530 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 30 Tuition listed
St. John's Preparatory School
(Catholic)
2121 Crescent St
Astoria, NY 11105
(718) 721-7200
Gr: 9-12 | 665 students Avg. class size: 21 students Tuition listed
St. Joseph Catholic Academy
(Catholic)
(3)
2846 44th St
Astoria, NY 11103
(718) 728-0724
Gr: NS-8 | 355 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Toobaa Academy
All-girls (Islamic)
31-21 31 Street, Astoria
Astoria, NY 11106
(718) 626-5100
Gr: NS-12 | 19 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Astoria Lutheran School
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(Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
(3)
3120 21st Ave
Astoria, NY 11105
(718) 721-4313
Gr: PK-5 | 147 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 1
El Ber Islamic School
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(Islamic)
2542 49th Street
Astoria, NY 11103
(718) 274-9060
Gr: PK-1 | 65 students
Ideal Islamic School
(Islamic)
3129 12th St
Astoria, NY 11106
(718) 728-5307
Gr: PK-6 | 39 students Tuition listed
2163 29th St
Astoria, NY 11105
(718) 728-1969
Gr: PK-8 | 255 students
Les Enfants Montessori School
Montessori School
2921 Newtown Ave
Astoria, NY 11102
(718) 626-9549
Gr: PK-3 | 87 students
Queensview Nursery School & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
2136 33rd Rd
Astoria, NY 11106
(718) 728-4164
Gr: NS-K | 68 students Avg. class size: 22 students Tuition listed
St. Francis Of Assisi Catholic Academy
(Catholic)
2118 46th St
Astoria, NY 11105
(718) 726-9405
Gr: PK-8 | 333 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
St. Irene Chrysovalantou
(Greek Orthodox)
3607 23rd Ave
Astoria, NY 11105
(718) 626-6225
Gr: PK-6 | 52 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Astoria, New York

Astoria, New York Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
2315 Newtown Avenue
Astoria, NY 11102
(718) 728-8376
Gr: PK-8 | 228 students

Overview

This Town (Astoria)
This State (NY)
# Schools
12 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,615 Students
424,309 Students
% Average Students of Color
30%
39%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
195 Teachers
41,517 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
86%
76%
Average Class Size
20 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
11 courses
11 courses
Average SAT score
1220
(Out of 1600)
1253

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,299
$22,435
Average Summer Program Cost
$800
$2,359
Average % on Financial Aid
25%
33%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,500
$9,892
Average Endowment Size
$25 million
$48.84 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.64
0.59
# American Indian Students
5 Students
949 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
169 Students
18,397 Students
% Asian Students
7%
5%
# Hispanic Students
240 Students
33,759 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
8%
# Black Students
83 Students
33,696 Students
% Black Students
3%
8%
# White Students
1,349 Students
252,994 Students
% White Students
52%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
538 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
766 Students
81,467 Students
% of Others Students
29%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
16 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Astoria, NY?
The top-ranked private schools in Astoria, NY include Toobaa Academy, St. John's Preparatory School, and St. Joseph Catholic Academy.
How many private schools are located in Astoria?
12 private schools are located in Astoria.
How diverse are private schools in Astoria?
Astoria private schools are approximately 30% minority students, which is lower than the New York private school average of 39%.
What percentage of students in Astoria go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in Astoria are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Astoria?
75% of private schools in Astoria are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Islamic).
Which private schools in Astoria are often viewed compared to one another?

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