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Best Delaware County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 109 students in Delaware County, NY (there are 19 public schools, serving 4,938 public students). 2% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the New York private school average acceptance rate of 76%.
67% of private schools in Delaware County, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Private Schools in Delaware County (2026)

Bovina Center Montessori School Photo
Bovina Center Montessori School
Gr: NS-12 | 90 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 8
Montessori School
2121 County Rd 5
Bovina Center, NY 13740
(607) 832-4956
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Map of Catskill Mountain Christian Academy
Catskill Mountain Christian Academy
Gr: 3-12 | 7 students
Christian
Po Box 26
Margaretville, NY 12455
(845) 586-4848
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Map of White Lotus School
White Lotus School
Gr: 7-12 | 12 students
80 Kemp Rd
Delhi, NY 13753
(607) 287-1870
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Delaware County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Islamberg School
Islamberg School
Gr: K-11 | 82 students
Islamic
2732 Roods Creek Rd
Hancock, NY 13783
(607) 467-2022
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Map of Sgt Henry Johnson Youth Leadership Academy
Sgt Henry Johnson Youth Leadership Academy
Gr: 9-11 | 10 students
All-boys | Alternative School
57081 State Highway 10
South Kortright, NY 13842
(607) 538-1401
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Overview

Category
This State (NY)
US
# Schools
3 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearDelaware County Total Schools
20253
20243
20234
20221
20211
20202
20192
20183
20173
20163
20155
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# Students
109 Students
424,309 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearDelaware County AverageNew York (NY) AverageNational Average
202535246179
202430238172
202319238174
202212250185
202112245180
202012242171
201920247175
201841245172
201743242180
201643241178
201544230167
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% Average Students of Color
21%
39%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearDelaware County AverageNew York (NY) AverageNational Average
202521%40%34%
202423%40%34%
202371%40%33%
202290%40%33%
202190%41%32%
202082%41%32%
201992%40%31%
201897%39%31%
201797%40%32%
201697%40%32%
201560%41%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
23 Teachers
41,517 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearDelaware County AverageNew York (NY) AverageNational Average
20255:110:111:1
20245:110:111:1
20235:111:111:1
20226:111:111:1
20216:111:111:1
20204:111:112:1
20194:111:112:1
20186:111:112:1
20177:111:112:1
20167:111:112:1
20155:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
76%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearDelaware County AverageNew York (NY) AverageNational Average
202580%76%55%
202480%75%54%
202370%75%54%
201550%72%52%
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Average Class Size
20 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearDelaware County AverageNew York (NY) AverageNational Average
2025201515
2024201515
2023121515
2015101615
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$17,350
$22,435

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearDelaware County AverageNew York (NY) AverageNational Average
2025$17,350$22,300$15,012
2024$16,500$21,636$13,254
2023$15,400$21,117$12,626
2015$6,300$14,120$9,939
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Average Summer Program Cost
$295
$2,359

Summer Program Cost Trends (2023-2025)

YearDelaware County AverageNew York (NY) AverageNational Average
2025$295$2,213$1,152
2024$250$2,240$1,128
2023$250$2,493$1,156
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Average % on Financial Aid
40%
33%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearDelaware County AverageNew York (NY) AverageNational Average
202540%34%34%
202450%33%34%
202350%34%34%
201512%30%28%
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Average Acceptance Rate
99%
76%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearDelaware County AverageNew York (NY) AverageNational Average
202599%74%81%
202499%79%85%
201595%81%85%
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.72
0.59

Diversity Score Trends

YearDelaware County AverageNew York (NY) AverageNational Average
20250.720.600.65
20240.720.600.65
20230.790.620.65
20220.690.620.64
20210.690.620.64
20200.780.620.64
20190.650.610.63
20180.400.610.63
20170.390.610.61
20160.390.620.61
20150.490.620.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
949 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
18,397 Students
% Asian Students
21%
5%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearDelaware County AverageNew York (NY) AverageNational Average
202521%4%5%
202421%4%5%
202314%4%5%
202233%5%4%
202133%5%4%
202018%4%4%
201910%5%4%
20184%5%4%
20178%4%4%
20168%4%4%
20153%4%4%
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# Hispanic Students
6 Students
33,759 Students
% Hispanic Students
32%
8%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearDelaware County AverageNew York (NY) AverageNational Average
202532%8%9%
202432%8%9%
202328%9%9%
202242%9%8%
202142%9%9%
202030%9%9%
201918%10%8%
20188%10%8%
20173%9%8%
20163%9%8%
20152%9%8%
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# Black Students
n/a
33,696 Students
% Black Students
n/a
8%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearDelaware County AverageNew York (NY) AverageNational Average
202317%9%8%
202026%9%8%
201955%9%7%
201876%9%7%
201777%11%7%
201677%11%7%
201525%11%8%
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# White Students
7 Students
252,994 Students
% White Students
37%
60%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearDelaware County AverageNew York (NY) AverageNational Average
202537%59%52%
202437%59%52%
202328%57%52%
20228%57%54%
20218%57%54%
202017%58%54%
20198%58%56%
20182%58%56%
20173%58%58%
20163%58%58%
201568%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
2 Students
81,467 Students
% of Others Students
10%
19%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearDelaware County AverageNew York (NY) AverageNational Average
202510%20%26%
202410%20%26%
202313%20%25%
202217%18%25%
202117%19%25%
20209%19%24%
20199%18%24%
201810%18%23%
20179%18%22%
20169%18%22%
20152%18%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Delaware County, NY?
3 private schools are located in Delaware County, NY.
What percentage of students in Delaware County go to private school?
2% of all K-12 students in Delaware County are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Delaware County?
67% of private schools in Delaware County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Christian).

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