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Cortland Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 292 students in Cortland, NY, 14% of all K-12 students in Cortland, NY are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
100% of private schools in Cortland, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Private Schools in Cortland, NY (2026-27)

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

Map of Fingerlakes Adventist School
Fingerlakes Adventist School
Gr: K-8 | 18 students
Seventh Day Adventist
1304 Fisher Ave
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 756-8874
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Cortland, NY Private School Trends (10-Year)

3
Private Schools
-25.0% (-1 school) 10-yr
292
Students
-20.7% (-76 students) 10-yr
$5,200
Avg. Tuition
7%
Students of Color
-22.2% (-2.0 pp) 10-yr
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-38.9% (-7.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Cortland)
This State (NY)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,795 Schools
# Students
292 Students
424,624 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearCortland, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
202597246179
202497238172
2023106238174
2022114250185
2021114245180
202089242171
201991247175
201891245172
201791242180
201691241178
201592230167
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% Students of Color
7%
39%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearCortland, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
20257%40%34%
20247%40%34%
20237%40%33%
202211%40%33%
202111%41%32%
202011%41%32%
201910%40%31%
201810%39%31%
20179%40%32%
20169%40%32%
20159%41%32%
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0.50
0.59

Diversity Score Trends

YearCortland, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
20250.500.600.65
20240.500.600.65
20230.480.620.65
20220.520.620.64
20210.520.620.64
20200.500.620.64
20190.500.610.63
20180.500.610.63
20170.460.610.61
20160.460.620.61
20150.460.620.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
949 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
10 Students
18,397 Students
% Asian Students
3%
5%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearCortland, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
20253%4%5%
20243%4%5%
20233%4%5%
20223%5%4%
20213%5%4%
20203%4%4%
20192%5%4%
20182%5%4%
20172%4%4%
20162%4%4%
20152%4%4%
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# Hispanic Students
2 Students
33,759 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
8%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearCortland, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
20251%8%9%
20241%8%9%
20232%9%9%
20222%9%8%
20212%9%9%
20202%9%9%
20193%10%8%
20183%10%8%
20171%9%8%
20161%9%8%
20151%9%8%
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# Black Students
n/a
33,696 Students
% Black Students
n/a
8%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearCortland, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
20221%9%7%
20211%9%7%
20201%9%8%
20191%9%7%
20181%9%7%
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# White Students
184 Students
252,994 Students
% White Students
63%
60%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearCortland, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
202563%59%52%
202463%59%52%
202367%57%52%
202263%57%54%
202163%57%54%
202064%58%54%
201965%58%56%
201865%58%56%
201767%58%58%
201667%58%58%
201567%58%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
538 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
96 Students
81,407 Students
% of Others Students
33%
19%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearCortland, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
202533%20%26%
202433%20%26%
202328%20%25%
202230%18%25%
202130%19%25%
202029%19%24%
201928%18%24%
201828%18%23%
201730%18%22%
201630%18%22%
201530%18%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
27 Teachers
41,520 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearCortland, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
202511:110:111:1
202411:110:111:1
202311:111:111:1
202212:111:111:1
202112:111:111:1
202011:111:112:1
201912:111:112:1
201812:111:112:1
201717:111:112:1
201617:111:112:1
201518:112:112:1
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,200
$22,460
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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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