Bovina Center Montessori School Photo - Our campus view from our hay field.

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 in Delaware County, NY 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 75%.
67% of private schools in Delaware County, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Christian).

Private Schools in Delaware County (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Bovina Center Montessori School
Bovina Center Montessori School Photo - Our campus view from our hay field.
Montessori School
2121 County Rd 5
Bovina Center, NY 13740
(607) 832-4956
Gr: NS-12 | 90 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Catskill Mountain Christian Academy
(Christian)
Po Box 26
Margaretville, NY 12455
(845) 586-4848
Gr: 3-12 | 7 students
White Lotus School
80 Kemp Rd
Delhi, NY 13753
(607) 287-1870
Gr: 7-12 | 12 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Delaware County, New York

Delaware County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
2732 Roods Creek Rd
Hancock, NY 13783
(607) 467-2022
Gr: K-11 | 82 students
57081 State Highway 10
South Kortright, NY 13842
(607) 538-1401
Gr: 9-11 | 10 students

Overview

This County (Delaware County)
This State (NY)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
109 Students
425,275 Students
% Average Students of Color
21%
39%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
23 Teachers
41,640 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
76%
Average Class Size
20 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$17,350
$22,353
Average Summer Program Cost
$295
$2,303
Average % on Financial Aid
40%
33%
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
75%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.72
0.59
# American Indian Students
n/a
949 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
18,401 Students
% Asian Students
21%
5%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
33,760 Students
% Hispanic Students
32%
8%
# Black Students
n/a
33,699 Students
% Black Students
n/a
8%
# White Students
7 Students
253,643 Students
% White Students
37%
60%
# 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
81,729 Students
% of Others Students
10%
19%
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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