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Jackson Heights Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 1,170 students in Jackson Heights, NY, 17% of all K-12 students in Jackson Heights, NY are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NY state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 92%, which is higher than the New York private school average acceptance rate of 79%.
33% of private schools in Jackson Heights, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Jackson Heights Private Schools (2026-27)

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Garden School
Gr: NS-12 | 259 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 25
3316 79th St
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
(718) 335-6363
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82nd Street Academics
Gr: PK-10 | 575 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Alternative School
81-10 35th Avenue
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
(718) 457-0429
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St. Joan Of Arc Elementary School Photo
St. Joan Of Arc Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 336 students
Avg. class size: 30 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
3527 82nd Street
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
(718) 639-9020
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Jackson Heights, NY Private School Trends

3
Private Schools
1,170
Students
$16,513
Avg. Tuition
22
Avg. Class Size
69%
Students of Color
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Jackson Heights)
This State (NY)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,795 Schools
# Students
1,170 Students
424,657 Students
% Students of Color
69%
39%
0.68
0.59
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
949 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
9 Students
18,397 Students
% Asian Students
3%
5%
# Hispanic Students
107 Students
33,759 Students
% Hispanic Students
32%
8%
# Black Students
3 Students
33,696 Students
% Black Students
1%
8%
# White Students
77 Students
252,994 Students
% White Students
23%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
538 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
140 Students
81,171 Students
% of Others Students
41%
19%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
104 Teachers
41,688 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
51%
75%
Average Class Size
22 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
7 courses
12 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$16,513
$21,768
Average Summer Program Cost
$250
$2,323
Average % on Financial Aid
26%
34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,750
$10,886
Average Endowment Size
$1.1 million
$31.78 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
92%
79%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
14 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Jackson Heights, NY?
The top ranked private schools in Jackson Heights, NY include 82nd Street Academics and St. Joan Of Arc Elementary School.
How many private schools are located in Jackson Heights?
3 private schools are located in Jackson Heights.
What percentage of students in Jackson Heights go to private school?
17% of all K-12 students in Jackson Heights are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Jackson Heights?
33% of private schools in Jackson Heights are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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