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Houghton Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 96 students in Houghton, NY.
The average acceptance rate is 70%, which is lower than the New York private school average acceptance rate of 78%.
100% of private schools in Houghton, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Houghton Private Schools (2026-27)

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Houghton Academy
Gr: 5-12 | 96 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 12
Christian
9790 Thayer St
Houghton, NY 14744
(585) 567-8115
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Houghton, NY Private School Trends

1
Private Schools
96
Students
$9,000
Avg. Tuition
16
Avg. Class Size
19%
Students of Color
6:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Houghton)
This State (NY)
# Schools
1 School
1,794 Schools
# Students
96 Students
424,319 Students
% Students of Color
19%
40%
0.32
0.59
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
949 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
33 Students
18,397 Students
% Asian Students
14%
5%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
33,759 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
8%
# Black Students
9 Students
33,696 Students
% Black Students
4%
8%
# White Students
193 Students
252,942 Students
% White Students
81%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
538 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
0 Students
81,088 Students
% of Others Students
0%
19%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
15 Teachers
41,912 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
67%
76%
Average Class Size
16 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
11 courses
Average SAT score
1225
(Out of 1600)
1261
Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
29
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,000
$22,768
Average % on Financial Aid
60%
34%
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
70%
78%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Houghton, NY?
The top ranked private schools in Houghton, NY is Houghton Academy.
How many private schools are located in Houghton?
1 private schools are located in Houghton.
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Houghton?
100% of private schools in Houghton are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

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