Immaculate Heart Elementary School Grades Photo - IHC Primary School students reunite on the first day of school. The Primary School includes grades K-3, as well as the St. John Bosco Pre-School program, which offers programs for 3 and 4 year olds, as well as the area's first Junior Kindergarten for young 5-year olds and mature 4-year olds.

Best Jefferson County Private Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 private elementary schools serving 1,021 students in Jefferson County, NY.
The top ranked private elementary schools in Jefferson County, NY include Augustinian Academy, Immaculate Heart Elementary School Grades, and Immaculate Heart Central Junior/Senior High School.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the New York private elementary school average acceptance rate of 75%.
100% of private elementary schools in Jefferson County, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Jefferson County Private Elementary Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Augustinian Academy
(Catholic)
317 West St
Carthage, NY 13619
(315) 493-1301
Gr: PK-8 | 161 students Tuition listed
1316 Ives St
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 788-4670
Gr: 6-12 | 204 students Tuition listed
Immaculate Heart Elementary School Grades
Immaculate Heart Elementary School Grades Photo - IHC Primary School students reunite on the first day of school. The Primary School includes grades K-3, as well as the St. John Bosco Pre-School program, which offers programs for 3 and 4 year olds, as well as the area's first Junior Kindergarten for young 5-year olds and mature 4-year olds.
(Catholic)
(4)
1316 Ives Street
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 788-4670
Gr: PK-5 | 226 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Christian Heritage School
(Christian)
42140 County Route 41
Natural Bridge, NY 13665
(315) 405-1865
Gr: PK-6 | 9 students
Faith Fellowship Christian School
Faith Fellowship Christian School Photo
(Christian)
131 Moore Avenue
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 783-9342
Gr: PK-12 | 150 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
12749 State Hwy 12e
Chaumont, NY 13622
(315) 649-3050
Gr: PK-12 | 23 students
Ihc Intermediate School Grades K-5
(Catholic)
122 Winthrop St
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 788-7011
Gr: PK-5 | 248 students Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Jefferson County, New York

Jefferson County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
870 Arsenal Street
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 788-1461
Gr: PK-6 | 136 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Jefferson County, NY?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Jefferson County, NY include Augustinian Academy, Immaculate Heart Elementary School Grades, and Immaculate Heart Central Junior/Senior High School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Jefferson County?
7 private elementary schools are located in Jefferson County.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County private elementary schools are approximately 17% minority students, which is lower than the New York private school average of 39%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Jefferson County?
100% of private elementary schools in Jefferson County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private elementary schools in Jefferson County are often viewed compared to one another?

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