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Ithaca Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 15%).
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the New York private school average acceptance rate of 76%.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # 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 (2026)

  • # 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)

Map of Cascadilla School
Cascadilla School
Gr: 8-12 | 8 students
Avg. class size: 15 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
(5)
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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 (10-Year)

5
Private Schools
-28.6% (-2 schools) 10-yr
476
Students
-14.1% (-78 students) 10-yr
$14,880
Avg. Tuition
+29.8% (+$3,420) 6-yr
18
Avg. Class Size
-21.7% (-5 students) 10-yr
17%
Students of Color
-34.6% (-9.0 pp) 10-yr
7:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-36.4% (-4.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Ithaca)
This State (NY)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,796 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearIthaca, NY Total Schools
20255
20245
20235
20225
20215
20207
20197
20187
20177
20167
20157
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# Students
476 Students
424,309 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearIthaca, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
202595246179
202494238172
202397238174
202297250185
202194245180
202084242171
201984247175
201885245172
201779242180
201679241178
201579230167
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% Students of Color
17%
39%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearIthaca, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
202517%40%34%
202417%40%34%
202324%40%33%
202226%40%33%
202124%41%32%
202025%41%32%
201926%40%31%
201828%39%31%
201727%40%32%
201627%40%32%
201526%41%32%
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0.59
0.59

Diversity Score Trends

YearIthaca, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
20250.590.600.65
20240.590.600.65
20230.640.620.65
20220.640.620.64
20210.630.620.64
20200.640.620.64
20190.650.610.63
20180.650.610.63
20170.620.610.61
20160.620.620.61
20150.620.620.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
949 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
31 Students
18,397 Students
% Asian Students
7%
5%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearIthaca, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
20257%4%5%
20247%4%5%
20238%4%5%
202212%5%4%
202113%5%4%
202011%4%4%
201911%5%4%
201811%5%4%
20177%4%4%
20167%4%4%
20158%4%4%
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# Hispanic Students
5 Students
33,759 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
8%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearIthaca, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
20251%8%9%
20241%8%9%
20234%9%9%
20222%9%8%
20212%9%9%
20204%9%9%
20195%10%8%
20185%10%8%
20173%9%8%
20163%9%8%
20153%9%8%
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# Black Students
7 Students
33,696 Students
% Black Students
1%
8%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearIthaca, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
20251%8%7%
20241%8%7%
20233%9%8%
20222%9%7%
20212%9%7%
20202%9%8%
20192%9%7%
20182%9%7%
20172%11%7%
20162%11%7%
20152%11%8%
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# White Students
219 Students
252,994 Students
% White Students
46%
60%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearIthaca, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
202546%59%52%
202447%59%52%
202345%57%52%
202247%57%54%
202149%57%54%
202048%58%54%
201947%58%56%
201846%58%56%
201742%58%58%
201642%58%58%
201542%58%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
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
216 Students
81,467 Students
% of Others Students
45%
19%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearIthaca, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
202545%20%26%
202444%20%26%
202340%20%25%
202237%18%25%
202134%19%25%
202035%19%24%
201935%18%24%
201836%18%23%
201746%18%22%
201646%18%22%
201545%18%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
73 Teachers
41,517 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearIthaca, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
20257:110:111:1
20246:110:111:1
20236:111:111:1
20225:111:111:1
20217:111:111:1
20208:111:112:1
201910:111:112:1
201810:111:112:1
20179:111:112:1
20169:111:112:1
201511:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
27%
76%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearIthaca, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
202527%76%55%
202427%75%54%
202327%75%54%
202227%76%54%
202127%74%54%
202027%74%54%
201927%73%53%
201824%73%53%
201733%72%53%
201633%73%52%
201533%72%52%
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Average Class Size
18 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearIthaca, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
2025181515
2024191515
2023191515
2022191515
2021191515
2020191515
2019191615
2018191615
2017231615
2016231615
2015231615
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Average Number of AP Courses
43 courses
11 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$14,880
$22,435

Tuition Cost Trends (2019-2025)

YearIthaca, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
2025$14,880$22,300$15,012
2024$11,460$21,636$13,254
2023$11,460$21,117$12,626
2022$11,460$19,707$12,187
2021$11,460$19,162$11,800
2020$11,460$18,832$11,512
2019$11,460$18,073$11,293
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Average % on Financial Aid
37%
33%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearIthaca, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
202537%34%34%
202418%33%34%
202318%34%34%
202218%34%33%
202118%33%33%
202018%33%32%
201918%32%31%
201821%32%30%
201715%31%30%
201615%31%29%
201515%30%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,600
$9,892

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2018-2025)

YearIthaca, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
2025$3,600$9,504$7,073
2024$3,600$9,775$6,930
2023$3,600$10,192$6,469
2022$3,600$9,153$6,289
2021$3,600$8,840$6,055
2020$3,600$8,813$5,921
2019$3,600$8,764$5,795
2018$3,600$7,563$5,456
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
76%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearIthaca, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
202595%74%81%
202493%79%85%
202393%79%85%
202293%78%85%
202193%78%85%
202093%78%85%
201993%77%85%
201893%77%85%
201793%79%85%
201693%80%85%
201593%81%85%
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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 15%).
Which private schools in Ithaca are often viewed compared to one another?

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