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Dobbs Ferry Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 857 students in Dobbs Ferry, NY, 34% of all K-12 students in Dobbs Ferry, NY are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NY state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the New York private school average acceptance rate of 79%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Dobbs Ferry Private Schools (2026-27)

The Masters School Photo
The Masters School
Gr: 5-12 | 693 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 40
49 Clinton Avenue
Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
(914) 479-6400
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Map of Alcott School
Alcott School
Gr: PK-K | 164 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
535 Broadway
Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
(914) 693-4443
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Dobbs Ferry, NY Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
857
Students
$59,850
Avg. Tuition
17
Avg. Class Size
48%
Students of Color
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Dobbs Ferry)
This State (NY)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,795 Schools
# Students
857 Students
424,657 Students
% Students of Color
48%
39%
0.71
0.59
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
1 Student
949 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
159 Students
18,397 Students
% Asian Students
19%
5%
# Hispanic Students
67 Students
33,759 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
8%
# Black Students
79 Students
33,696 Students
% Black Students
9%
8%
# White Students
393 Students
252,994 Students
% White Students
46%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
538 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
158 Students
81,171 Students
% of Others Students
18%
19%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
103 Teachers
41,688 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
75%
Average Class Size
17 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
16 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1343
(Out of 1600)
1261
Average ACT score
30
(Out of 36)
29
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$59,850
$21,768
Average % on Financial Aid
25%
34%
Average Endowment Size
$59 million
$31.78 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
79%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
40 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
15 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Dobbs Ferry, NY?
The top ranked private schools in Dobbs Ferry, NY is The Masters School.
How many private schools are located in Dobbs Ferry?
2 private schools are located in Dobbs Ferry.
What percentage of students in Dobbs Ferry go to private school?
34% of all K-12 students in Dobbs Ferry are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 14%).

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