Sacred Heart School Photo - Kindergarten Class

Best Hartsdale Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 1,179 students in Hartsdale, NY (there are 3 public schools, serving 1,033 public students). 53% of all K-12 students in Hartsdale, NY are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 14%).
The top-ranked private schools in Hartsdale, NY include Maria Regina High School and The Leffell School.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the New York private school average acceptance rate of 76%.
100% of private schools in Hartsdale, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

Top-Ranked Hartsdale Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
The Leffell School
The Leffell School Photo
(Jewish)
(1)
555 West Hartsdale Avenue
Hartsdale, NY 10530
(914) 713-8064
Gr: 6-12 | 534 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Maria Regina High School
Maria Regina High School Photo
All-girls (Catholic)
(1)
500 W Hartsdale Ave
Hartsdale, NY 10530
(914) 761-3300
Gr: 9-12 | 491 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 21 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Sacred Heart School
Sacred Heart School Photo - 8th Graders, Class of 2024 with Patrick the Pelican, our school mascot.
(Catholic)
(5)
59 Wilson St
Hartsdale, NY 10530
(914) 946-7242
Gr: PK-8 | 154 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed

Overview

This Town (Hartsdale)
This State (NY)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,179 Students
424,936 Students
% Average Students of Color
25%
39%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
130 Teachers
41,601 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
93%
76%
Average Class Size
14 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
14 courses
11 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$24,100
$22,391
Average % on Financial Aid
18%
33%
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
76%
Average Endowment Size
$140 million
$44.35 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.36
0.59
# American Indian Students
n/a
949 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
46 Students
18,401 Students
% Asian Students
4%
5%
# Hispanic Students
92 Students
33,760 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
8%
# Black Students
33 Students
33,699 Students
% Black Students
3%
8%
# White Students
961 Students
253,643 Students
% White Students
80%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
538 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
73 Students
81,687 Students
% of Others Students
6%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
21 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Hartsdale, NY?
The top-ranked private schools in Hartsdale, NY include Maria Regina High School and The Leffell School.
How many private schools are located in Hartsdale?
3 private schools are located in Hartsdale.
What percentage of students in Hartsdale go to private school?
53% of all K-12 students in Hartsdale are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Hartsdale?
100% of private schools in Hartsdale are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

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