For the 2026 school year, there are 10 blue ribbon private high schools serving 4,796 students in New York.
The top-ranked blue ribbon private high schools in New York include Iona Preparatory School, The Ursuline School, and Christian Brothers Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 78%, which is higher than the New York private high school average acceptance rate of 73%.
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 High Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
255 Wilmot Road
New Rochelle, NY 10804
(914) 632-0714
New Rochelle, NY 10804
(914) 632-0714
Gr: PK-12 | 958 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 27 Blue Ribbon year: 2001, 2002 Tuition listed
3316 79th St
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
(718) 335-6363
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
(718) 335-6363
Gr: NS-12 | 259 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 25 Tuition listed
Christian Brothers Academy
(Catholic)
6245 Randall Rd
Syracuse, NY 13214
(315) 446-5960
Syracuse, NY 13214
(315) 446-5960
Gr: 7-12 | 790 students Avg. class size: 20 students Blue Ribbon year: 2019 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
44 East 68th Street
New York, NY 10065
(212) 744-0195
New York, NY 10065
(212) 744-0195
Gr: 9-12 | 250 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 24 Blue Ribbon year: 1996 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
La Salle Academy![La Salle Academy Photo - Track & Field Team at Penn Relays]( "La Salle Academy Photo - Track & Field Team at Penn Relays")
All-boys (Catholic)
44 East 2nd Street
New York, NY 10003
(212) 475-8940
New York, NY 10003
(212) 475-8940
Gr: 9-12 | 210 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 20 Blue Ribbon year: 2024 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
47 Cathedral Ave
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 483-7383
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 483-7383
Gr: 9-12 | 849 students Sports: 13 Blue Ribbon year: 1996 Tuition listed
2225 Westchester Avenue
Rye, NY 10580
(914) 967-5622
Rye, NY 10580
(914) 967-5622
Gr: 5-12 | 397 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
100 Overlook Cir
New Rochelle, NY 10804
(914) 632-8836
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
New Rochelle, NY 10804
(914) 500-6227
Gr: 6-12 | 752 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Rambam Mesivta
All-boys (Jewish)
15 Frost Ln
Lawrence, NY 11559
(516) 371-5824
Lawrence, NY 11559
(516) 371-5824
Gr: 9-12 | 178 students Blue Ribbon year: 2015
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked blue ribbon private high schools in New York?
The top-ranked blue ribbon private high schools in New York include Iona Preparatory School, The Ursuline School, and Christian Brothers Academy.
How many blue ribbon private high schools are located in New York?
10 blue ribbon private high schools are located in New York.
How diverse are blue ribbon private high schools in New York?
New York blue ribbon private high schools are approximately 36% minority students, which is lower than the New York private school average of 38%.
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