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Elmira Private Schools

For the 2026-27 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 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the New York private school average acceptance rate of 79%.
67% of private schools in Elmira, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

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

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # 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 (2026-27)

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

3
Private Schools
542
Students
$9,200
Avg. Tuition
18
Avg. Class Size
13%
Students of Color
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Elmira)
This State (NY)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,795 Schools
# Students
542 Students
424,657 Students
% Students of Color
13%
39%
0.52
0.59
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
949 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
18 Students
18,397 Students
% Asian Students
3%
5%
# Hispanic Students
9 Students
33,759 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
8%
# Black Students
15 Students
33,696 Students
% Black Students
3%
8%
# White Students
343 Students
252,994 Students
% White Students
63%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
538 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
155 Students
81,171 Students
% of Others Students
29%
19%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
47 Teachers
41,688 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
75%
Average Class Size
18 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
8 courses
12 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,200
$21,768
Average % on Financial Aid
55%
34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,500
$10,886
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
79%
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 14%).
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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