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Best Delmar Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private elementary school serving 209 students in Delmar, NY.
100% of private elementary schools in Delmar, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Private Elementary Schools in Delmar, NY (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
42 Adams Place
Delmar, NY 12054
(518) 439-5573
Gr: PK-8 | 209 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 19 Tuition listed

Overview

This Town (Delmar)
This State (NY)
# Schools
1 School

Student Body:

# Students
209 Students
342,445 Students
% Average Students of Color
9%
37%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
14 Teachers
34,460 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
76%
Average Class Size
20 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,450
$22,317
Average % on Financial Aid
40%
32%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,550
$9,531

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.57
# American Indian Students
n/a
810 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
7 Students
14,470 Students
% Asian Students
3%
4%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
23,952 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
7%
# Black Students
5 Students
26,065 Students
% Black Students
2%
8%
# White Students
127 Students
214,023 Students
% White Students
61%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
420 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
70 Students
63,022 Students
% of Others Students
34%
18%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
19 extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private elementary schools are located in Delmar, NY?
1 private elementary schools are located in Delmar, NY.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Delmar?
100% of private elementary schools in Delmar are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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