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Best Cortland County Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private preschools serving 208 students in Cortland County, NY.
100% of private preschools in Cortland County, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Private Preschools in Cortland County (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Marathon Christian Academy
(Baptist)
5 Park St.
Marathon, NY 13803
(607) 849-3824
Gr: PK-12 | 32 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
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Cortland County, New York

Cortland County Private Schools (Closed)

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

Overview

This County (Cortland County)
This State (NY)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
208 Students
277,553 Students
% Average Students of Color
7%
40%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
15 Teachers
24,935 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,200
$19,103

Students by Ethnicity:

0.54
0.62
# American Indian Students
n/a
560 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
7 Students
9,791 Students
% Asian Students
3%
4%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
17,974 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
6%
# Black Students
n/a
18,647 Students
% Black Students
n/a
7%
# White Students
97 Students
153,512 Students
% White Students
47%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,468 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
104 Students
72,000 Students
% of Others Students
50%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private preschools are located in Cortland County, NY?
2 private preschools are located in Cortland County, NY.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Cortland County?
100% of private preschools in Cortland County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

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