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Best New York Private Schools Belonging to Friends Council on Education (FCE) (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools belonging to Friends Council on Education (FCE) serving 1,683 students in New York. You can also find more schools membership associations in New York.
The top ranked private schools belonging to Friends Council on Education (FCE) in New York include Brooklyn Friends School, Oakwood Friends School, and Friends Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 70%, which is lower than the New York private school average acceptance rate of 76%.
75% of private schools belonging to Friends Council on Education (FCE) in New York are religiously affiliated (most commonly Friends).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 4

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 4

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to Friends Council on Education (FCE) in New York (2026-27)

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Friends Academy
Gr: NS-12 | 769 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 46
Friends
270 Duck Pond Road
Locust Valley, NY 11560
(516) 676-0393
(11)
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Westbury Friends School
Gr: NS-3 | 50 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 9
550 Post Ave
Westbury, NY 11590
(516) 333-3178
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Brooklyn Friends School
Gr: PK-12 | 687 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 9
Friends
375 Pearl St
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 852-1029
(1)
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Oakwood Friends School
Gr: 6-12 | 177 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 34
Friends
22 Spackenkill Road
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 462-4200
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to Friends Council on Education (FCE) in New York?
The top ranked private schools belonging to Friends Council on Education (FCE) in New York include Brooklyn Friends School, Oakwood Friends School, and Friends Academy.
How many private schools belonging to Friends Council on Education (FCE) are located in New York?
4 private schools belonging to Friends Council on Education (FCE) are located in New York.
What percentage of private schools belonging to Friends Council on Education (FCE) are religiously affiliated in New York?
75% of private schools belonging to Friends Council on Education (FCE) in New York are religiously affiliated (most commonly Friends).
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Private Schools
1,683
Students
$34,319
Avg. Tuition
26%
Students of Color
5:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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