For the 2025 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 in Madison County, NY are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
The average acceptance rate is 60%, which is lower than the New York private school average acceptance rate of 74%.
Private Schools in Madison County (2025)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Holy Cross Academy
(Catholic)
4020 Barrington Rd
Oneida, NY 13421
(315) 363-1669
Oneida, NY 13421
(315) 363-1669
Gr: 7-12 | 58 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
New Life Christian School
(Christian)
1528 River Rd
Hamilton, NY 13346
(315) 824-2625
Hamilton, NY 13346
(315) 824-2625
Gr: PK-12 | 75 students Tuition listed
St. Patrick's School
(Catholic)
354 Elizabeth St
Oneida, NY 13421
(315) 363-3620
Oneida, NY 13421
(315) 363-3620
Gr: K-6 | 92 students Tuition listed
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Madison County, NY?
3 private schools are located in Madison County, NY.
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 15%).
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