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Best Cortland County Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 378 students in Cortland County, NY (there are 17 public schools, serving 5,464 public students). 6% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
100% of private schools in Cortland County, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Cortland County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Cincinnatus Christian Academy
Cincinnatus Christian Academy
Gr: K-9 | 29 students
Baptist
2809 Cincinnatus Road
Cincinnatus, NY 13040
(607) 863-3200
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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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Map of Jennings Ck Amish School
Jennings Ck Amish School
Gr: 1-8 | 25 students
Amish
431 Jennings Creek Rd
Marathon, NY 13803
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Map of Marathon Christian Academy
Marathon Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 32 students
Baptist
5 Park St.
Marathon, NY 13803
(607) 849-3824
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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 County 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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Overview

Category
This State (NY)
US
# Schools
6 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearCortland County Total Schools
20256
20246
20236
20225
20215
20207
20196
20187
20176
20166
20156
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# Students
378 Students
424,623 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearCortland County AverageNew York (NY) AverageNational Average
202563246179
202463238172
202367238174
202282250185
202182245180
202064242171
201975247175
201869245172
201774242180
201674241178
201574230167
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% Average Students of Color
7%
39%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearCortland County AverageNew York (NY) AverageNational Average
20257%40%34%
20247%40%34%
20237%40%33%
202211%40%33%
202111%41%32%
202011%41%32%
201910%40%31%
201810%39%31%
201711%40%32%
201611%40%32%
201511%41%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
36 Teachers
41,519 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearCortland County AverageNew York (NY) AverageNational Average
202511:110:111:1
202411:110:111:1
202311:111:111:1
202211:111:111:1
202111:111:111:1
202011:111:112:1
201911:111:112:1
201811:111:112:1
201713:111:112:1
201613:111:112:1
201513:112:112:1
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,200
$22,451

Students by Ethnicity:

0.50
0.59

Diversity Score Trends

YearCortland County AverageNew York (NY) AverageNational Average
20250.500.600.65
20240.500.600.65
20230.480.620.65
20220.510.620.64
20210.510.620.64
20200.480.620.64
20190.490.610.63
20180.470.610.63
20170.490.610.61
20160.490.620.61
20150.490.620.61
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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 County AverageNew York (NY) AverageNational Average
20253%4%5%
20243%4%5%
20233%4%5%
20222%5%4%
20212%5%4%
20202%4%4%
20192%5%4%
20182%5%4%
20171%4%4%
20161%4%4%
20151%4%4%
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# Hispanic Students
2 Students
33,759 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
8%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearCortland County AverageNew York (NY) AverageNational Average
20251%8%9%
20241%8%9%
20231%9%9%
20222%9%8%
20212%9%9%
20202%9%9%
20192%10%8%
20182%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%
# White Students
233 Students
252,994 Students
% White Students
62%
60%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearCortland County AverageNew York (NY) AverageNational Average
202562%59%52%
202462%59%52%
202366%57%52%
202263%57%54%
202163%57%54%
202066%58%54%
201965%58%56%
201867%58%56%
201763%58%58%
201663%58%58%
201563%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
133 Students
81,443 Students
% of Others Students
35%
19%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearCortland County AverageNew York (NY) AverageNational Average
202534%20%26%
202434%20%26%
202330%20%25%
202232%18%25%
202132%19%25%
202029%19%24%
201929%18%24%
201828%18%23%
201735%18%22%
201635%18%22%
201535%18%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Cortland County, NY?
The top ranked private schools in Cortland County, NY is Cincinnatus Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Cortland County?
6 private schools are located in Cortland County.
How diverse are private schools in Cortland County?
Cortland County private schools are approximately 7% minority students, which is lower than the New York private school average of 39%.
What percentage of students in Cortland County go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Cortland County are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Cortland County?
100% of private schools in Cortland County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).
Which private schools in Cortland County are often viewed compared to one another?

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