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Best New York Blue Ribbon Private Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 24 blue ribbon private elementary schools serving 8,833 students in New York.
The top ranked blue ribbon private elementary schools in New York include The Epiphany School, Saint Ignatius Loyola School, and School Of The Holy Child.
The average tuition cost is $16,325, which is lower than the New York private elementary school average tuition cost of $22,422.
79% of blue ribbon private elementary schools in New York are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).
Blue Ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.

Top Ranked New York Blue Ribbon Private Elementary Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Big Apple Academy
Big Apple Academy Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(2)
2937 86th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11223
(718) 333-0300
Gr: K-8 | 1,115 student Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 1 Blue Ribbon year: 2016 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Immaculate Heart Of Mary School
Immaculate Heart Of Mary School Photo
(Catholic)
(3)
201 Boulevard
Scarsdale, NY 10583
(914) 723-5608
Gr: PK-8 | 285 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 11 Blue Ribbon year: 2004 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Iona Preparatory School
Iona Preparatory School Photo
All-boys (Catholic)
(1)
255 Wilmot Road
New Rochelle, NY 10804
(914) 632-0714
Gr: PK-12 | 958 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 27 Blue Ribbon year: 2001, 2002 Tuition listed
Robert C Parker School
Robert C Parker School Photo - Intentional Community Building (ex. buddy program).
(8)
4254 Ny Highway 43
Wynantskill, NY 12198
(518) 286-3449
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Transfiguration School
Transfiguration School Photo
(Catholic)
(3)
29 Mott Street
New York, NY 10013
(212) 962-5265
Gr: PK-8 | 238 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 7 Blue Ribbon year: 2011, 2023 Tuition listed
A Fantis School
A Fantis School Photo - A. Fantis School | Where Every Family is Part of the Story
(Greek Orthodox)
195 State Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 624-0501
Gr: NS-8 | 204 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 15 Blue Ribbon year: 2024 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Garden School
Garden School Photo - Our goal from the earliest grades through high school is to develop lifelong learners who excel in academics and individuals who enhance Garden School and the college they later attend. All students have their own strengths, weaknesses, talents, and dreams. The college search seeks to find the best match for our graduates, places where they can thrive and learn.
(40)
3316 79th St
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
(718) 335-6363
Gr: NS-12 | 259 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 25 Tuition listed
Bishop Dunn Memorial
(Catholic)
50 Gidney Ave
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 569-3494
Gr: PK-8 | 208 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Christian Brothers Academy
(Catholic)
6245 Randall Rd
Syracuse, NY 13214
(315) 446-5960
Gr: 7-12 | 790 students Avg. class size: 20 students Blue Ribbon year: 2019 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Epiphany School
The Epiphany School Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
234 East 22nd Street
New York, NY 10010
(212) 473-4128
Gr: PK-8 | 530 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 8 Blue Ribbon year: 2023 Tuition listed
160 N Main Street
Southampton, NY 11968
(631) 283-9140
Gr: PK-8 | 326 students Avg. class size: 33 students Blue Ribbon year: 1994, 1996 Tuition listed
St. Bernadette Catholic Academy
(Catholic)
1313 83rd St
Brooklyn, NY 11228
(718) 236-1560
Gr: PK-8 | 353 students Blue Ribbon year: 2008
Saint Ignatius Loyola School
(Catholic)
(1)
48 East 84th Street
New York, NY 10028
(212) 861-3820
Gr: PK-8 | 536 students Avg. class size: 28 students Blue Ribbon year: 2024 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School Of The Holy Child
School Of The Holy Child Photo
All-girls (Catholic)
(10)
2225 Westchester Avenue
Rye, NY 10580
(914) 967-5622
Gr: 5-12 | 397 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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All-girls (Baptist)
(7)
2747 Masonic Dr 6
Brooklyn, NY 10002
(855) 843-3096
Gr: NS-4 | 318 students Avg. class size: 950 students Sports: 29 | Extracurrculars: 96 Blue Ribbon year: 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Thornton-donovan School
Alternative School
(1)
100 Overlook Cir
New Rochelle, NY 10804
(914) 632-8836
Gr: K-12 | 153 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
The Ursuline School
All-girls (Catholic)
1354 North Ave
New Rochelle, NY 10804
(914) 500-6227
Gr: 6-12 | 752 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Flatbush Sda School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
5810 Snyder Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 922-6390
Gr: PK-8 | 43 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Flushing Christian School
Flushing Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(7)
41-54 Murray St
Flushing, NY 11355
(718) 445-3533
Gr: K-8 | 133 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Mazel Day School
(Jewish)
60 West End Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11235
(718) 368-4490
Gr: K-8 | 253 students Blue Ribbon year: 2022
8761 111th St
Richmond Hill, NY 11418
(718) 846-9182
Gr: PK-6 | 9 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
St. Joan Of Arc Elementary School
St. Joan Of Arc Elementary School Photo
(Catholic)
3527 82nd Street
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
(718) 639-9020
Gr: PK-8 | 336 students Avg. class size: 30 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 2 Blue Ribbon year: 1999 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Joseph School
(Catholic)
30 Meadow Avenue
Bronxville, NY 10708
(914) 337-0261
Gr: K-6 | 207 students Blue Ribbon year: 2010
St. Martin De Porres School
(Catholic)
122 Cedar Valley Rd
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 452-4428
Gr: K-8 | 298 students Blue Ribbon year: 2012

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked blue ribbon private elementary schools in New York?
The top ranked blue ribbon private elementary schools in New York include The Epiphany School, Saint Ignatius Loyola School, and School Of The Holy Child.
How many blue ribbon private elementary schools are located in New York?
24 blue ribbon private elementary schools are located in New York.
How much do blue ribbon private elementary schools cost in New York?
The average tuition cost is $16,325, which is lower than the New York private school average tuition cost of $22,422.
How diverse are blue ribbon private elementary schools in New York?
New York blue ribbon private elementary schools are approximately 22% minority students, which is lower than the New York private school average of 38%.
What percentage of blue ribbon private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in New York?
79% of blue ribbon private elementary schools in New York are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

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