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Best Essex County Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private elementary schools serving 429 students in Essex County, NY.
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Essex County, NY include Adirondack Christian School and St. Marys.
The average acceptance rate is 70%, which is lower than the New York private elementary school average acceptance rate of 75%.
50% of private elementary schools in Essex County, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top-Ranked Essex County Private Elementary Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Adirondack Christian School
(Baptist)
6065 Nys Route 86
Wilmington, NY 12997
(518) 946-2487
Gr: PK-12 | 91 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
St. Marys
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(Catholic)
64 Amherst Ave
Ticonderoga, NY 12883
(518) 585-7433
Gr: PK-8 | 75 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Lakeside School At Black Kettle Farm
Alternative School
6 Leaning Rd
Essex, NY 12936
(518) 963-7385
Gr: K-3 | 17 students Tuition listed
Mountain Lake Academy
All-boys | Special Education School
386 River Road
Lake Placid, NY 12946
(518) 523-4300
Gr: 8-12 | 38 students
North Country School
North Country School Photo
4382 Cascade Road
Lake Placid, NY 12946
(518) 523-9329
Gr: 4-9 | 86 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Agnes Parochial School
(Catholic)
2322 Saranac Ave
Lake Placid, NY 12946
(518) 523-3771
Gr: PK-3 | 122 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Essex County, New York

Essex County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
821 Mirror Lake Drive
Lake Placid, NY 12946
(518) 523-3460
Gr: 8-12 | 84 students Tuition listed

Overview

This County (Essex County)
This State (NY)
# Schools
6 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
429 Students
347,268 Students
% Average Students of Color
22%
39%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
84 Teachers
34,758 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
66%
76%
Average Class Size
11 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
11 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$36,433
$22,253
Average Summer Program Cost
$12,000
$2,428
Average % on Financial Aid
32%
32%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$28,000
$9,366
Average Acceptance Rate
70%
75%
Average Endowment Size
$16 million
$48.96 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
0.58
# American Indian Students
n/a
810 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
28 Students
14,534 Students
% Asian Students
6%
4%
# Hispanic Students
12 Students
24,036 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
7%
# Black Students
17 Students
26,108 Students
% Black Students
4%
7%
# White Students
230 Students
214,324 Students
% White Students
54%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,576 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
142 Students
65,270 Students
% of Others Students
33%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
16 extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
17 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in Essex County, NY?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Essex County, NY include Adirondack Christian School and St. Marys.
How many private elementary schools are located in Essex County?
6 private elementary schools are located in Essex County.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Essex County?
Essex County private elementary schools are approximately 22% minority students, which is lower than the New York private school average of 39%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Essex County?
50% of private elementary schools in Essex County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

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