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Madison County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 225 students in Madison County, NY (there are 24 public schools, serving 8,182 public students). 3% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 60%, which is lower than the New York private school average acceptance rate of 79%.
100% of private schools in Madison County, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Madison County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Holy Cross Academy
Holy Cross Academy
Gr: 7-12 | 58 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
4020 Barrington Rd
Oneida, NY 13421
(315) 363-1669
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Map of New Life Christian School
New Life Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 75 students
Christian
1528 River Rd
Hamilton, NY 13346
(315) 824-2625
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Map of St. Patrick's School
St. Patrick's School
Gr: K-6 | 92 students
Catholic
354 Elizabeth St
Oneida, NY 13421
(315) 363-3620
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Overview

Category
This State (NY)
US
# Schools
3 Schools
# Students
225 Students
424,657 Students
% Average Students of Color
4%
39%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
29 Teachers
41,688 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
75%
Average Class Size
12 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
2 courses
12 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,583
$21,768
Average Acceptance Rate
60%
79%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.25
0.59
# American Indian Students
1 Student
949 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
18,397 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
33,759 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
8%
# Black Students
1 Student
33,696 Students
% Black Students
<1%
8%
# White Students
200 Students
252,994 Students
% White Students
86%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
538 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
27 Students
81,171 Students
% of Others Students
12%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Madison County, NY?
The top ranked private schools in Madison County, NY is Holy Cross Academy.
How many private schools are located in Madison County?
3 private schools are located in Madison County.
What percentage of students in Madison County go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Madison County are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Madison County?
100% of private schools in Madison County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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