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Best Cortland Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 292 students in Cortland, NY (there are 5 public schools, serving 1,862 public students). 14% of all K-12 students in Cortland, NY are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
100% of private schools in Cortland, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

Private Schools in Cortland, NY (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Cortland Christian Academy
(Baptist)
15 West Rd
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 756-5838
Gr: K-12 | 101 students
St. Mary's School
St. Mary's School Photo
(Catholic)
61 N Main St
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 756-5614
Gr: PK-6 | 176 students Tuition listed
Victory Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
2910 Douglas Rd
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 756-5770
Gr: K-11 | 15 students
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Cortland, New York Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1304 Fisher Ave
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 756-8874
Gr: K-8 | 18 students

Overview

This Town (Cortland)
This State (NY)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
292 Students
429,337 Students
% Average Students of Color
7%
40%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
27 Teachers
41,894 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,200
$22,391

Students by Ethnicity:

0.50
0.60
# American Indian Students
n/a
949 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
10 Students
18,401 Students
% Asian Students
3%
4%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
33,760 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
8%
# Black Students
n/a
33,699 Students
% Black Students
n/a
8%
# White Students
184 Students
253,806 Students
% White Students
63%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,694 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
96 Students
83,934 Students
% of Others Students
33%
20%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Cortland, NY?
3 private schools are located in Cortland, NY.
What percentage of students in Cortland go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in Cortland are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Cortland?
100% of private schools in Cortland are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).
Which private schools in Cortland are often viewed compared to one another?

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