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New York Catholic Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 447 catholic private schools serving 143,641 students in New York. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in New York.

The catholic private schools in New York include Maria Regina High School, Archbishop Stepinac High School, and Iona Preparatory School.

The average tuition cost is $9,746, which is lower than the New York private school average tuition cost of $21,768.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 447
# Students Served: 143,641

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 447
# Students Served: 143,641

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked catholic private schools in New York?

The catholic private schools in New York include Maria Regina High School, Archbishop Stepinac High School, and Iona Preparatory School.

How many catholic private schools are located in New York?

447 catholic private schools are located in New York.

How much do catholic private schools cost in New York?

The average tuition cost is $9,746, which is lower than the New York private school average tuition cost of $21,768.

How diverse are catholic private schools in New York?

New York catholic private schools are approximately 41% minority students, which is higher than the New York private school average of 39%.

New York Catholic Private School Trends

447

Private Schools

143,641

Students

$9,746

Avg. Tuition

41%

Students of Color

15:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

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