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Melville Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 2,823 students in Melville, NY, 57% of all K-12 students in Melville, NY are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
The average acceptance rate is 67%, which is lower than the New York private school average acceptance rate of 79%.
25% of private schools in Melville, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Melville Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Crestwood Country Day School
Crestwood Country Day School
Gr: PK-12 | 346 students
Daycare / Preschool
313 Round Swamp Rd
Melville, NY 11747
(631) 692-6361
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Map of St. Anthony's High School
St. Anthony's High School
Gr: 9-12 | 2,305 students
Catholic
275 Wolf Hill Rd
Melville, NY 11747
(631) 271-2020
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The Whole Child Academy Photo
The Whole Child Academy
Gr: K-12 | 25 students
Avg. class size: 1 student
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 2
Special Education School
175 Wolf Hill Road
Melville, NY 11747
(631) 423-2658
(10)
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Map of St. Pius V School
St. Pius V School
Gr: 1-12 | 147 students
18 Old E Neck Rd
Melville, NY 11747
(631) 351-0116
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Melville, NY Private School Trends

4
Private Schools
2,823
Students
$3,300
Avg. Tuition
1
Avg. Class Size
34%
Students of Color
16:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Melville)
This State (NY)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,795 Schools
# Students
2,823 Students
424,657 Students
% Students of Color
34%
39%
0.61
0.59
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
1 Student
949 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
194 Students
18,397 Students
% Asian Students
7%
5%
# Hispanic Students
586 Students
33,759 Students
% Hispanic Students
21%
8%
# Black Students
136 Students
33,696 Students
% Black Students
5%
8%
# White Students
1,626 Students
252,994 Students
% White Students
58%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
538 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
255 Students
81,171 Students
% of Others Students
9%
19%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
172 Teachers
41,688 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
99%
75%
Average Class Size
1 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
18 courses
12 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,300
$21,768
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
67%
79%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
2 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
2 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Melville, NY?
The top ranked private schools in Melville, NY include The Whole Child Academy, Crestwood Country Day School, and St. Anthony's High School.
How many private schools are located in Melville?
4 private schools are located in Melville.
What percentage of students in Melville go to private school?
57% of all K-12 students in Melville are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Melville?
25% of private schools in Melville are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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