For the 2025-26 school year, there are 10 private schools serving 418 students in Cayuga County, NY (there are 22 public schools, serving 8,691 public students). 5% of all K-12 students in Cayuga County, NY are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
The top ranked private schools in Cayuga County, NY include Creative Minds Montessori School and Hillside Childrens Center - Finger Lakes Campus.
The average acceptance rate is 97%, which is higher than the New York private school average acceptance rate of 74%.
60% of private schools in Cayuga County, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Seventh Day Adventist).
Top Ranked Cayuga County Private Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Creative Minds Montessori School![Creative Minds Montessori School Photo - "When children come into contact with nature, they reveal their strength." Dr. Maria Montessori]( "Creative Minds Montessori School Photo - \"When children come into contact with nature, they reveal their strength.\" Dr. Maria Montessori")
Montessori School
169 Genesee St
Auburn, NY 13021
(315) 406-9495
Auburn, NY 13021
(315) 406-9495
Gr: PK-5 | 13 students Tuition listed
Hillside Childrens Center - Finger Lakes Campus
Alternative School
7432 County House Rd
Auburn, NY 13021
(315) 258-2150
Auburn, NY 13021
(315) 258-2150
Gr: 4-12 | 38 students
Cayuga Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
7329 Baldwin Rd
Cayuga, NY 13034
(315) 871-8824
Cayuga, NY 13034
(315) 871-8824
Gr: 1-8 | 27 students
Conquest Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
973 Fuller Rd
Port Byron, NY 13140
(315) 776-4236
Port Byron, NY 13140
(315) 776-4236
Gr: 1-8 | 54 students
Frontenac Elementary School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
963 Spring St Rd
Union Springs, NY 13160
(315) 889-5094
Union Springs, NY 13160
(315) 889-5094
Gr: K-8 | 19 students Tuition listed
John Paul II Academy Of Auburn
(Catholic)
Po Box 1318
Auburn, NY 13021
(315) 252-4393
Auburn, NY 13021
(315) 252-4393
Gr: PK-8 | 12 students
Montessori School Of The Finger Lakes
Montessori School
6734 Pine Ridge Road
Auburn, NY 13021
(315) 252-2225
Auburn, NY 13021
(315) 252-2225
Gr: PK-5 | 42 students Tuition listed
Peachtown Elementary School![Peachtown Elementary School Photo]( "Peachtown Elementary School Photo")
Alternative School
22 Deans Rd
Aurora, NY 13026
(315) 364-8721
Aurora, NY 13026
(315) 364-8721
Gr: K-8 | 31 students Tuition listed
17 Clymer St
Auburn, NY 13021
(315) 252-2937
Auburn, NY 13021
(315) 252-2937
Gr: 7-12 | 57 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Union Springs Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
40 Spring St
Union Springs, NY 13160
(315) 889-7314
Union Springs, NY 13160
(315) 889-7314
Gr: K-12 | 125 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cayuga County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Joseph School (Closed 2015)
(Catholic)
89 E Genesee St
Auburn, NY 13021
(315) 253-8327
Auburn, NY 13021
(315) 253-8327
Gr: PK-8 | 139 students
134 Washington St
Auburn, NY 13021
(315) 252-5567
Auburn, NY 13021
(315) 252-5567
Gr: K-9 | 98 students
13817 State Route 90
Locke, NY 13092
Locke, NY 13092
Gr: 1-8 | 18 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Cayuga County, NY?
The top ranked private schools in Cayuga County, NY include Creative Minds Montessori School and Hillside Childrens Center - Finger Lakes Campus.
How many private schools are located in Cayuga County?
10 private schools are located in Cayuga County.
How diverse are private schools in Cayuga County?
Cayuga County private schools are approximately 47% minority students, which is higher than the New York private school average of 40%.
What percentage of students in Cayuga County go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Cayuga County are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Cayuga County?
60% of private schools in Cayuga County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Seventh Day Adventist).
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