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Twin Tiers Christian Academy Photo - Twin Tiers Christian Academy is a private school in Chemung County, NY, that partners with Christian families to integrate faith and learning in a meaningful way. As a result, our students become critical thinkers, truth seekers, and servant leaders, with the knowledge and skills to excel in the classroom and beyond. A rigorous curriculum, coupled with small class sizes and excellent teacher support, creates an optimal learning environment where all can thrive.
Twin Tiers Christian Academy

Best Chemung County Private Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 848 students in Chemung County, NY (there are 24 public schools, serving 10,823 public students). 7% of all K-12 students in Chemung County, NY are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the New York private school average acceptance rate of 74%.
83% of private schools in Chemung County, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Private Schools in Chemung County (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Chemung Valley Montessori School
Montessori School
(2)
23 Winters Road
Elmira, NY 14903
(607) 562-8754
Gr: PK-6 | 166 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Foundations Christian School
(Christian)
561 Maple St
Big Flats, NY 14814
(607) 271-1116
Gr: PK-6 | 34 students
Holy Family Elementary School
(Catholic)
421 Fulton Street
Elmira, NY 14904
(607) 732-3588
Gr: PK-6 | 119 students Avg. class size: 13 students
Notre Dame High School
(Catholic)
(1)
1400 Maple Ave
Elmira, NY 14904
(607) 734-2267
Gr: 7-12 | 257 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Mary Our Mother School
(Catholic)
811 Westlake St
Horseheads, NY 14845
(607) 739-9157
Gr: PK-6 | 154 students
Twin Tiers Christian Academy
Twin Tiers Christian Academy Photo - Twin Tiers Christian Academy is a private school in Chemung County, NY, that partners with Christian families to integrate faith and learning in a meaningful way. As a result, our students become critical thinkers, truth seekers, and servant leaders, with the knowledge and skills to excel in the classroom and beyond. A rigorous curriculum, coupled with small class sizes and excellent teacher support, creates an optimal learning environment where all can thrive.
(Baptist)
(9)
1811 North Chemung Rd.
Breesport, NY 14816
(607) 739-3619
Gr: 5-12 | 119 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Chemung County, New York

Chemung County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Elmira Christian Academy (Closed 2025)
(Christian)
235 E Miller Street
Elmira, NY 14904
(607) 734-7195
Gr: K-12 | 78 students Tuition listed
Holy Family Intermediate School Elmira (Closed 2006)
(Catholic)
301 Demarest Parkway
Elmira, NY 14905
(607) 734-0841
Gr: 4-6 | 145 students
Holy Family Middle School (Closed 2016)
(Catholic)
1010 Davis St
Elmira, NY 14901
(607) 734-0336
Gr: 7-9 | 137 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Chemung County, NY?
6 private schools are located in Chemung County, NY.
How diverse are private schools in Chemung County?
Chemung County private schools are approximately 13% minority students, which is lower than the New York private school average of 40%.
What percentage of students in Chemung County go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Chemung County are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Chemung County?
83% of private schools in Chemung County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).
Which private schools in Chemung County are often viewed compared to one another?

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