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The Knox School Photo - Founded in 1904, The Knox School is Long Island`s oldest established private school. Our inclusive environment serves grades 6-12 and Post-Graduate, providing students with a broad world perspective and a wide range of skills to prepare them for the next phase of their journeys.
The Knox School

Best New York Private Elementary Schools Belonging to National Association of College Admissions Counselors (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private elementary schools belonging to National Association of College Admissions Counselors serving 908 students in New York. You can also find more schools membership associations in New York.
The top-ranked private elementary schools belonging to National Association of College Admissions Counselors in New York include The Stony Brook School and The Knox School.
The average acceptance rate is 70%, which is lower than the New York private elementary school average acceptance rate of 75%.
33% of private elementary schools belonging to National Association of College Admissions Counselors in New York are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Top-Ranked Private Elementary Schools Belonging to National Association of College Admissions Counselors in New York (2026)

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The Knox School
The Knox School Photo - Founded in 1904, The Knox School is Long Island`s oldest established private school. Our inclusive environment serves grades 6-12 and Post-Graduate, providing students with a broad world perspective and a wide range of skills to prepare them for the next phase of their journeys.
(10)
541 Long Beach Road
Saint James, NY 11780
(631) 686-1600
Gr: 6-12 | 132 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 31 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Stony Brook School
The Stony Brook School Photo - The Stony Brook School, founded in 1922, is an independent college preparatory school (grades 7-12) that exists to challenge young men and women to know Jesus Christ as Lord, to love others as themselves, and to grow in knowledge and skill, in order that they may serve the world through their character and leadership. "Character Before Career"
(Christian)
1 Chapman Parkway
Stony Brook, NY 11790
(631) 751-1800
Gr: 7-12 | 487 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 24 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Hawthorne Valley School
Hawthorne Valley School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(4)
330 County Route 21c
Ghent, NY 12075
(845) 750-4855
Gr: PK-12 | 289 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed

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