Best Elmira Private Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 542 students in Elmira, NY (there are 15 public schools, serving 6,427 public students). 8% of all K-12 students in Elmira, NY are educated in private 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 74%.
67% of private schools in Elmira, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Private Schools in Elmira, NY (2025-26)

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

School
Location
Quick Facts
235 E Miller Street
Elmira, NY 14904
(607) 734-7195
Gr: K-12 | 78 students Tuition listed
301 Demarest Parkway
Elmira, NY 14905
(607) 734-0841
Gr: 4-6 | 145 students
1010 Davis St
Elmira, NY 14901
(607) 734-0336
Gr: 7-9 | 137 students

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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