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Canton Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 64 students in Canton, NY, 5% of all K-12 students in Canton, NY are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NY state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the New York private school average acceptance rate of 79%.
50% of private schools in Canton, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Canton Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Little River Community School
Little River Community School
Gr: K-12 | 33 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Alternative School
1227 County Route 25
Canton, NY 13617
(315) 379-9474
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Map of Siena Academy
Siena Academy
Gr: K-4 | 31 students
Catholic
2 Powers St
Canton, NY 13617
(315) 221-8069
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Canton, NY Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
64
Students
$6,135
Avg. Tuition
8
Avg. Class Size
3%
Students of Color
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Canton)
This State (NY)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,795 Schools
# Students
64 Students
424,657 Students
% Students of Color
3%
39%
0.40
0.59
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
949 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
18,397 Students
% Asian Students
0%
5%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
33,759 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
8%
# Black Students
0 Students
33,696 Students
% Black Students
0%
8%
# White Students
48 Students
252,994 Students
% White Students
74%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
538 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
16 Students
81,171 Students
% of Others Students
25%
19%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
6 Teachers
41,688 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
99%
75%
Average Class Size
8 students
15 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,135
$21,768
Average % on Financial Aid
15%
34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,000
$10,886
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
79%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Canton, NY?
The top ranked private schools in Canton, NY is Little River Community School.
How many private schools are located in Canton?
2 private schools are located in Canton.
What percentage of students in Canton go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Canton are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Canton?
50% of private schools in Canton are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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