Best Elmhurst Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 1,309 students in Elmhurst, NY (there are 16 public schools, serving 12,915 public students). 9% of all K-12 students in Elmhurst, NY are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
The top-ranked private schools in Elmhurst, NY include Cathedral Preparatory School And Seminary and Jewish Institute Of Queens-elementary.
100% of private schools in Elmhurst, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

Top-Ranked Elmhurst Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Cathedral Preparatory School And Seminary
All-boys (Catholic)
5625 92nd St
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 592-6800
Gr: 9-12 | 151 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
6005 Woodhaven Blvd
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 426-9369
Gr: PK-12 | 640 students
St. Adalbert Catholic Academy
(Catholic)
(1)
5217 83rd St
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 424-2376
Gr: PK-8 | 292 students Tuition listed
St. Bartholomew Catholic Academy
(Catholic)
4415 Judge St
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 446-7575
Gr: K-8 | 226 students

Overview

This Town (Elmhurst)
This State (NY)
# Schools
4 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,309 Students
430,031 Students
% Average Students of Color
76%
40%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
53 Teachers
41,979 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
10:1
Average Class Size
10 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,650
$22,376

Students by Ethnicity:

0.69
0.60
# American Indian Students
n/a
949 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
113 Students
18,408 Students
% Asian Students
8%
4%
# Hispanic Students
258 Students
33,771 Students
% Hispanic Students
20%
8%
# Black Students
13 Students
33,736 Students
% Black Students
1%
8%
# White Students
585 Students
253,923 Students
% White Students
45%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
2,694 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
339 Students
84,087 Students
% of Others Students
26%
20%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Elmhurst, NY?
The top-ranked private schools in Elmhurst, NY include Cathedral Preparatory School And Seminary and Jewish Institute Of Queens-elementary.
How many private schools are located in Elmhurst?
4 private schools are located in Elmhurst.
What percentage of students in Elmhurst go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Elmhurst are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Elmhurst?
100% of private schools in Elmhurst are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

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