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Locust Valley Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 1,354 students in Locust Valley, NY, 48% of all K-12 students in Locust Valley, NY are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
The average acceptance rate is 20%, which is lower than the New York private school average acceptance rate of 79%.
50% of private schools in Locust Valley, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Friends).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Locust Valley Private Schools (2026-27)

Friends Academy Photo
Friends Academy
Gr: NS-12 | 769 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 46
Friends
270 Duck Pond Road
Locust Valley, NY 11560
(516) 676-0393
(11)
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Portledge School Photo
Portledge School
Gr: NS-12 | 585 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 13
355 Duck Pond Road
Locust Valley, NY 11560
(516) 750-3202
(3)
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Locust Valley, NY Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
1,354
Students
$40,500
Avg. Tuition
14
Avg. Class Size
20%
Students of Color
6:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Locust Valley)
This State (NY)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,795 Schools
# Students
1,354 Students
424,657 Students
% Students of Color
20%
39%
0.49
0.59
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
949 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
130 Students
18,397 Students
% Asian Students
10%
5%
# Hispanic Students
19 Students
33,759 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
8%
# Black Students
90 Students
33,696 Students
% Black Students
7%
8%
# White Students
942 Students
252,994 Students
% White Students
69%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
538 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
173 Students
81,171 Students
% of Others Students
13%
19%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
211 Teachers
41,688 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
83%
75%
Average Class Size
14 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
19 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1300
(Out of 1600)
1261
Average ACT score
30
(Out of 36)
29
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$40,500
$21,768
Average % on Financial Aid
23%
34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$19,000
$10,886
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
20%
79%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
46 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
16 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Locust Valley, NY?
The top ranked private schools in Locust Valley, NY include Portledge School and Friends Academy.
How many private schools are located in Locust Valley?
2 private schools are located in Locust Valley.
What percentage of students in Locust Valley go to private school?
48% of all K-12 students in Locust Valley are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Locust Valley?
50% of private schools in Locust Valley are religiously affiliated (most commonly Friends).
Which private schools in Locust Valley are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Locust Valley include: Portledge School vs. Friends Academy, Friends Academy vs. Portledge School

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