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Best Katonah Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 349 students in Katonah, NY (there are 5 public schools, serving 2,785 public students). 11% of all K-12 students in Katonah, NY are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
The top-ranked private school in Katonah, NY is The Harvey School.
The average acceptance rate is 45%, which is lower than the New York private school average acceptance rate of 76%.

Top-Ranked Katonah Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
260 Jay St
Katonah, NY 10536
(914) 232-3161
Gr: 6-12 | 349 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Overview

This Town (Katonah)
This State (NY)
# Schools
1 School

Student Body:

# Students
349 Students
424,959 Students
% Average Students of Color
30%
39%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
68 Teachers
41,606 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
65%
76%
Average Class Size
10 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
14 courses
11 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$55,790
$22,352
Average % on Financial Aid
33%
33%
Average Acceptance Rate
45%
76%
Average Endowment Size
$5 million
$44.35 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.23
0.59
# American Indian Students
n/a
949 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
18,401 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
7 Students
33,760 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
8%
# Black Students
19 Students
33,699 Students
% Black Students
6%
8%
# White Students
305 Students
253,643 Students
% White Students
87%
60%
# 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
13 Students
81,730 Students
% of Others Students
4%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
19 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Katonah, NY?
The top-ranked private schools in Katonah, NY is The Harvey School.
How many private schools are located in Katonah?
1 private schools are located in Katonah.
What percentage of students in Katonah go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Katonah are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).

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