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Elmira Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 542 students in Elmira, NY, 8% of all K-12 students in Elmira, NY are educated in private schools versus public 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 Elmira, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 3
  • # Students Served: 542
  • Average Tuition: $9,200
  • Average Class Size: 18 students
  • % Students of Color: 13%
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Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 3
  • # Students Served: 542
  • Average Tuition: $9,200
  • Average Class Size: 18 students
  • % Students of Color: 13%
  • View Elmira, NY School Trends

Private Schools in Elmira, NY (2026)

Map of Chemung Valley Montessori School
Chemung Valley Montessori School
Gr: PK-6 | 166 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Montessori School
23 Winters Road
Elmira, NY 14903
(607) 562-8754
(2)
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Map of Holy Family Elementary School
Holy Family Elementary School
Gr: PK-6 | 119 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Catholic
421 Fulton Street
Elmira, NY 14904
(607) 732-3588
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Map of Notre Dame High School
Notre Dame High School
Gr: 7-12 | 257 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
1400 Maple Ave
Elmira, NY 14904
(607) 734-2267
(1)
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Elmira, New York Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Elmira Christian Academy
Elmira Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 78 students
Christian
235 E Miller Street
Elmira, NY 14904
(607) 734-7195
(3)
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Map of Holy Family Intermediate School Elmira
Holy Family Intermediate School Elmira
Gr: 4-6 | 145 students
Catholic
301 Demarest Parkway
Elmira, NY 14905
(607) 734-0841
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Map of Holy Family Middle School
Holy Family Middle School
Gr: 7-9 | 137 students
Catholic
1010 Davis St
Elmira, NY 14901
(607) 734-0336
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Elmira, NY Private School Trends (10-Year)

3
Private Schools
-40.0% (-2 schools) 10-yr
542
Students
-31.7% (-252 students) 10-yr
$9,200
Avg. Tuition
+26.9% (+$1,950) 10-yr
18
Avg. Class Size
+5.9% (+1 student) 10-yr
13%
Students of Color
+30.0% (+3.0 pp) 10-yr
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+33.3% (+3.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Elmira)
This State (NY)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,796 Schools
# Students
542 Students
424,309 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearElmira, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
2025181246179
2024155238172
2023148238174
2022187250185
2021177245180
2020149242171
2019176247175
2018179245172
2017187242180
2016188241178
2015159230167
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% Students of Color
13%
39%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearElmira, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
202513%40%34%
202413%40%34%
202318%40%33%
202211%40%33%
202110%41%32%
202011%41%32%
201910%40%31%
201810%39%31%
20175%40%32%
20169%40%32%
201510%41%32%
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0.52
0.59

Diversity Score Trends

YearElmira, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
20250.520.600.65
20240.500.600.65
20230.520.620.65
20220.480.620.64
20210.470.620.64
20200.480.620.64
20190.490.610.63
20180.500.610.63
20170.470.610.61
20160.510.620.61
20150.400.620.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
949 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
18 Students
18,397 Students
% Asian Students
3%
5%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearElmira, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
20253%4%5%
20244%4%5%
20238%4%5%
20225%5%4%
20214%5%4%
20205%4%4%
20194%5%4%
20183%5%4%
20171%4%4%
20163%4%4%
20154%4%4%
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# Hispanic Students
9 Students
33,759 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
8%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearElmira, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
20252%8%9%
20242%8%9%
20233%9%9%
20221%9%8%
20211%9%9%
20201%9%9%
20191%10%8%
20181%10%8%
20171%9%8%
20161%9%8%
20151%9%8%
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# Black Students
15 Students
33,696 Students
% Black Students
3%
8%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearElmira, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
20253%8%7%
20243%8%7%
20233%9%8%
20223%9%7%
20213%9%7%
20203%9%8%
20193%9%7%
20183%9%7%
20174%11%7%
20164%11%7%
20154%11%8%
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# White Students
343 Students
252,994 Students
% White Students
63%
60%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearElmira, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
202563%59%52%
202466%59%52%
202366%57%52%
202269%57%54%
202169%57%54%
202068%58%54%
201967%58%56%
201866%58%56%
201769%58%58%
201665%58%58%
201576%58%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
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
155 Students
81,467 Students
% of Others Students
29%
19%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearElmira, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
202529%20%26%
202425%20%26%
202320%20%25%
202222%18%25%
202123%19%25%
202023%19%24%
201925%18%24%
201827%18%23%
201725%18%22%
201627%18%22%
201515%18%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
47 Teachers
41,517 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearElmira, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
202512:110:111:1
202410:110:111:1
20239:111:111:1
20228:111:111:1
20218:111:111:1
20208:111:112:1
20198:111:112:1
20188:111:112:1
20179:111:112:1
20169:111:112:1
20159:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
76%

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

YearElmira, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
202580%76%55%
202465%75%54%
202365%75%54%
202265%76%54%
202165%74%54%
202065%74%54%
201965%73%53%
201857%73%53%
201753%72%53%
201657%73%52%
201557%72%52%
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Average Class Size
18 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearElmira, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
2025181515
2024181515
2023181515
2022181515
2021181515
2020181515
2019181615
2018171615
2017171615
2016171615
2015171615
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Average Number of AP Courses
8 courses
11 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearElmira, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
202581113
202481012
202381011
202281011
202181011
202081011
201981011
20188911
20178910
20168910
20158910
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,200
$22,435

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearElmira, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
2025$9,200$22,300$15,012
2024$9,200$21,636$13,254
2023$9,200$21,117$12,626
2022$9,200$19,707$12,187
2021$9,200$19,162$11,800
2020$9,200$18,832$11,512
2019$9,200$18,073$11,293
2018$9,200$17,784$11,017
2017$9,200$16,583$10,708
2016$8,975$14,881$10,356
2015$7,250$14,120$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
55%
33%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearElmira, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
202555%34%34%
202455%33%34%
202355%34%34%
202255%34%33%
202155%33%33%
202055%33%32%
201955%32%31%
201860%32%30%
201760%31%30%
201660%31%29%
201525%30%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,500
$9,892

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearElmira, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
2025$1,500$9,504$7,073
2024$1,500$9,775$6,930
2023$1,500$10,192$6,469
2022$1,500$9,153$6,289
2021$1,500$8,840$6,055
2020$1,500$8,813$5,921
2019$1,500$8,764$5,795
2018$1,500$7,563$5,456
2017$1,500$6,602$5,319
2016$1,500$6,842$5,105
2015$1,500$6,353$5,030
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
76%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2019-2025)

YearElmira, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
202599%74%81%
202498%79%85%
202398%79%85%
202298%78%85%
202198%78%85%
202098%78%85%
201998%77%85%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
13 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Elmira, NY?
3 private schools are located in Elmira, NY.
What percentage of students in Elmira go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Elmira are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Elmira?
67% of private schools in Elmira are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Which private schools in Elmira are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Elmira include: Holy Family Elementary School vs. Chemung Valley Montessori School

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