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Ithaca Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 476 students in Ithaca, NY, 9% of all K-12 students in Ithaca, NY are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NY state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the New York private school average acceptance rate of 79%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 5
  • # Students Served: 476
  • Average Tuition: $14,880
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 37%
  • Acceptance Rate: 95%
  • Average Class Size: 18 students
  • % Students of Color: 17%
  • View Ithaca, NY School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 5
  • # Students Served: 476
  • Average Tuition: $14,880
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 37%
  • Acceptance Rate: 95%
  • Average Class Size: 18 students
  • % Students of Color: 17%
  • View Ithaca, NY School Trends

Top Ranked Ithaca Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Cascadilla School
Cascadilla School
Gr: 8-12 | 8 students
116 Summit Ave
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 272-3110
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Map of Eac Montessori School
Eac Montessori School
Gr: PK-8 | 219 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Montessori School
120 E King Rd
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 277-7335
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Map of Ithaca Montessori School
Ithaca Montessori School
Gr: NS-PK | 103 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Montessori School
12 Ascot Pl
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 266-0788
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Map of Ithaca Waldorf School
Ithaca Waldorf School
Gr: PK-8 | 74 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 7
Waldorf School
20 Nelson Rd
Ithaca, NY 14851
(607) 256-2020
(6)
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Map of Namaste Montessori School
Namaste Montessori School
Gr: PK-6 | 72 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Montessori School
1608 Trumansburg Rd and 1872 Trumansburg Rd
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 272-0515
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Ithaca, NY Private School Trends

5
Private Schools
476
Students
$14,880
Avg. Tuition
18
Avg. Class Size
17%
Students of Color
7:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Ithaca)
This State (NY)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,795 Schools
# Students
476 Students
424,657 Students
% Students of Color
17%
39%
0.59
0.59
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
949 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
31 Students
18,397 Students
% Asian Students
7%
5%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
33,759 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
8%
# Black Students
7 Students
33,696 Students
% Black Students
1%
8%
# White Students
219 Students
252,994 Students
% White Students
46%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
538 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
216 Students
81,171 Students
% of Others Students
45%
19%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
73 Teachers
41,688 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
27%
75%
Average Class Size
18 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
43 courses
12 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$14,880
$21,768
Average % on Financial Aid
37%
34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,600
$10,886
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
79%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Ithaca, NY?
The top ranked private schools in Ithaca, NY is Cascadilla School.
How many private schools are located in Ithaca?
5 private schools are located in Ithaca.
How diverse are private schools in Ithaca?
Ithaca private schools are approximately 17% minority students, which is lower than the New York private school average of 39%.
What percentage of students in Ithaca go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Ithaca are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 14%).
Which private schools in Ithaca are often viewed compared to one another?

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