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Garden City Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 1,120 students in Garden City, NY, 16% of all K-12 students in Garden City, NY are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
50% of private schools in Garden City, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Garden City Private Schools (2026-27)

The Waldorf School Of Garden City Photo
The Waldorf School Of Garden City
Gr: NS-12 | 300 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 13
Specialized Curriculum
225 Cambridge Avenue
Garden City, NY 11530
(516) 742-3434
(9)
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Map of St. Anne's School
St. Anne's School
Gr: PK-8 | 461 students
Catholic
25 Dartmouth Street
Garden City, NY 11530
(516) 352-1205
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Map of Alice Brown Early Learning Center
Alice Brown Early Learning Center
Gr: K-1 | 45 students
Daycare / Preschool
1 South Ave
Garden City, NY 11530
(516) 877-3906
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Map of St. Joseph Elementary School
St. Joseph Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 314 students
Catholic
450 Franklin Ave
Garden City, NY 11530
(516) 747-2730
(2)
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Garden City, NY Private School Trends

4
Private Schools
1,120
Students
$27,850
Avg. Tuition
18
Avg. Class Size
29%
Students of Color
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Garden City)
This State (NY)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,795 Schools
# Students
1,120 Students
424,657 Students
% Students of Color
29%
39%
0.65
0.59
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
949 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
49 Students
18,397 Students
% Asian Students
4%
5%
# Hispanic Students
71 Students
33,759 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
8%
# Black Students
142 Students
33,696 Students
% Black Students
13%
8%
# White Students
608 Students
252,994 Students
% White Students
53%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
538 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
277 Students
81,171 Students
% of Others Students
24%
19%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
128 Teachers
41,688 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
88%
75%
Average Class Size
18 students
15 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$27,850
$21,768
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
11 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Garden City, NY?
The top ranked private schools in Garden City, NY include The Waldorf School Of Garden City and St. Anne's School.
How many private schools are located in Garden City?
4 private schools are located in Garden City.
What percentage of students in Garden City go to private school?
16% of all K-12 students in Garden City are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Garden City?
50% of private schools in Garden City are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Which private schools in Garden City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Garden City include: St. Joseph Elementary School vs. St. Anne's School

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