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Columbia County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 471 students in Columbia County, NY (there are 16 public schools, serving 6,101 public students). 7% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 70%, which is lower than the New York private school average acceptance rate of 79%.
25% of private schools in Columbia County, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Columbia County Private Schools (2026-27)

Darrow School Photo
Darrow School
Gr: 9-12 | 114 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 5
110 Darrow Rd
New Lebanon, NY 12125
(518) 704-2760
(2)
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Map of Columbia Christian Academy
Columbia Christian Academy
Gr: 1-12 | 31 students
Baptist
1323 County Route 21
Ghent, NY 12075
(518) 392-2361
(1)
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Hawthorne Valley School Photo
Hawthorne Valley School
Gr: PK-12 | 289 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 4
Specialized Curriculum
330 County Route 21c
Ghent, NY 12075
(845) 750-4855
(4)
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Map of The Liberi School
The Liberi School
Gr: PK-7 | 37 students
3521 Us Route 9
Hudson, NY 12534
(518) 697-5065
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Columbia County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Academy Of Christian Leadership
Academy Of Christian Leadership
Gr: 6-12 | 63 students
Christian
3429 Route 9
Valatie, NY 12184
(518) 784-2222
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Map of Livingston SDA School
Livingston SDA School
Gr: 3-9 | 9 students
Seventh Day Adventist
Po Box 400
Livingston, NY 12541
(518) 851-5363
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Overview

Category
This State (NY)
US
# Schools
4 Schools
# Students
471 Students
424,657 Students
% Average Students of Color
15%
39%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
50 Teachers
41,688 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
59%
75%
Average Class Size
14 students
15 students
Average SAT score
1150
(Out of 1600)
1261

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$29,940
$21,768
Average % on Financial Aid
40%
34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$37,000
$10,886
Average Acceptance Rate
70%
79%
Average Endowment Size
$4 million
$31.78 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.47
0.59
# American Indian Students
0 Students
949 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
11 Students
18,397 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
8 Students
33,759 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
8%
# Black Students
39 Students
33,696 Students
% Black Students
8%
8%
# White Students
332 Students
252,994 Students
% White Students
71%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
538 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
81 Students
81,171 Students
% of Others Students
17%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Columbia County, NY?
The top ranked private schools in Columbia County, NY is Darrow School.
How many private schools are located in Columbia County?
4 private schools are located in Columbia County.
What percentage of students in Columbia County go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Columbia County are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Columbia County?
25% of private schools in Columbia County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).
Which private schools in Columbia County are often viewed compared to one another?

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