Best Broome County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 private schools serving 1,530 students in Broome County, NY (there are 55 public schools, serving 25,170 public students). 6% of all K-12 students in Broome County, NY are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
The top-ranked private schools in Broome County, NY include St. James School and Seton Catholic Central Junior/Senior High.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the New York private school average acceptance rate of 75%.
82% of private schools in Broome County, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top-Ranked Broome County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. James School
(Catholic)
(2)
143 Main Street
Johnson City, NY 13790
(607) 797-5444
Gr: PK-6 | 184 students Tuition listed
70 Seminary Ave
Binghamton, NY 13905
(607) 723-5307
Gr: 7-12 | 306 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Central Baptist Christian Academy
(Baptist)
1606 State Route 12
Binghamton, NY 13901
(607) 648-6210
Gr: PK-12 | 134 students
Children's Home Of Wyoming Conference
Special Education School
1182 Chenango St
Binghamton, NY 13901
(607) 772-6904
Gr: 3-12 | 69 students
Children's Unit For Treatment & Evaluation
Special Education School
4400 Vestal Pkwy
Binghamton, NY 13902
(600) 777-2829
Gr: PK-5 | 65 students Tuition listed
The Crescent Academy
(Islamic)
1 Endicott Ave
Johnson City, NY 13790
(607) 729-3431
Gr: PK-5 | 73 students
Hillel Academy Of Broome County
(Jewish)
(1)
4737 Deerfield Pl
Vestal, NY 13850
(607) 304-4544
Gr: K-5 | 27 students Avg. class size: 3 students
The Learning Center at St. Anthony of Padua
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
906 Jenkins Street
Endicott, NY 13760
(607) 748-5184
Gr: NS | 75 students Tuition listed
Ross Corners Christian Academy
(Christian)
2101 Owego Rd
Vestal, NY 13850
(607) 748-3301
Gr: PK-12 | 154 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. John The Evangelist School
(Catholic)
9 Livingston St
Binghamton, NY 13903
(607) 723-0703
Gr: PK-6 | 261 students
Seton Catholic At All Saints
(Catholic)
1112 Broad St
Endicott, NY 13760
(607) 748-7423
Gr: PK-6 | 182 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Broome County, New York

Broome County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
9 Riverside Dr
Binghamton, NY 13905
(607) 304-4544
Gr: NS-5 | 26 students
9 Leroy Street, Binghamton
Binghamton, NY 13905
(607) 797-6528
Gr: K-4 | 160 students
75 Pennsylvania Avenue
Binghamton, NY 13903
(607) 723-5797
Gr: PK-10 | 64 students

Overview

This County (Broome County)
This State (NY)
# Schools
11 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,530 Students
430,031 Students
% Average Students of Color
22%
40%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
127 Teachers
41,979 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
76%
Average Class Size
9 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
19 courses
11 courses
Average SAT score
1300
(Out of 1600)
1250

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,046
$22,376
Average % on Financial Aid
30%
34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$875
$9,504
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
75%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.59
0.60
# American Indian Students
n/a
949 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
133 Students
18,408 Students
% Asian Students
9%
4%
# Hispanic Students
52 Students
33,771 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
8%
# Black Students
99 Students
33,736 Students
% Black Students
6%
8%
# White Students
948 Students
253,923 Students
% White Students
59%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
2,694 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
367 Students
84,087 Students
% of Others Students
23%
20%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Broome County, NY?
The top-ranked private schools in Broome County, NY include St. James School and Seton Catholic Central Junior/Senior High.
How many private schools are located in Broome County?
11 private schools are located in Broome County.
How diverse are private schools in Broome County?
Broome County private schools are approximately 22% minority students, which is lower than the New York private school average of 40%.
What percentage of students in Broome County go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Broome County are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Broome County?
82% of private schools in Broome County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).
Which private schools in Broome County are often viewed compared to one another?

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