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Top 20 Best New York Private Schools Belonging To National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) (2023)

For the 2023 school year, there are 155 private schools belonging to national association of independent schools (nais) serving 69,138 students in New York. You can also find more schools membership associations in New York.
The best top ranked belonging to national association of independent schools (nais) private schools in New York include Friends Academy, Vincent Smith School and The Chapel School.
The average tuition cost is $41,938, which is higher than the New York private school average tuition cost of $19,923.
29% of private schools belonging to national association of independent schools (nais) in New York are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging To National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in New York (2023)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Adelphi Academy of Brooklyn
Adelphi Academy of Brooklyn Photo - Adelphi Academy of Brooklyn's historic Bay Ridge campus is located at 8515 Ridge Boulevard, in the heart of Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. .
(4)
8515 Ridge Boulevard
Brooklyn, NY 11209
(718) 238-3308
Grades: NS-12
| 235 students
Allen-Stevenson School
Allen-Stevenson School Photo
All-boys
132 E 78th St
New York, NY 10075
(212) 288-6710
Grades: K-8
| 399 students
BASIS Independent Brooklyn
BASIS Independent Brooklyn Photo - Our Early Learning Program (PreK-1, PreK-2, and kindergarten) fosters discovery, independence, and a love of learning.
556 Columbia Street
Brooklyn, NY 11231
(917) 473-1615
Grades: PK-12
| 869 students
Bay Ridge Preparatory School
Bay Ridge Preparatory School Photo - With a fresh approach to education, Bay Ridge Prep gives students an enriching experience that lasts a lifetime. Curiosity is stimulated, confidence is built, character is strengthened and socially-responsible citizens are graduated and prepared to be leaders of a global society.
(5)
8101 Ridge Boulevard
Brooklyn, NY 11209
(718) 833-9090
Grades: K-12
| 367 students
Buckley Country Day School
Buckley Country Day School Photo - Buckley Country Day School is a private, mission-driven, independent co-educational day school, serving 323 children in grades toddler through eight. The school provides a superior elementary education to an intellectually capable and diverse student body in a dynamic learning community.
2 I U Willets Road
Roslyn, NY 11576
(516) 627-1910
Grades: NS-8
| 361 students
Buffalo Seminary
Buffalo Seminary Photo - Founded in 1851, and in this building since 1909, Buffalo Seminary is on the National Register of Historic Places. Our campus includes 5 faculty and student residences in adjacent restored historic homes, and Larkin Field, a 5-minute walk away on a leafy parkway.
All-girls
(7)
205 Bidwell Parkway
Buffalo, NY 14222
(716) 885-6780
Grades: 9-12
| 160 students
The Chapel School
The Chapel School Photo - The Chapel School's small class sizes ... max 14 in preschool, 18 in K-5 and 16 in middle school ... provide opportunities for personal, individualized instruction and a strong sense of community!
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(3)
172 White Plains Road
Bronxville, NY 10708
(914) 337-3202
Grades: PK-8
| 248 students
Doane Stuart School
Doane Stuart School Photo
(5)
199 Washington Avenue
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 465-5222
Grades: NS-12
| 174 students
Friends Academy
Friends Academy Photo - Our 65-acre campus is designed to provide students with both a serene and stimulating backdrop thatenriches their educational experience. Our expansive athletic fields and state-of-the-art theater foster our creative spirit and fuel our competitive edge. At the center of our academic buildings lies our beautiful Quad, which is a gathering point for our entire community.
(Friends)
(11)
270 Duck Pond Road
Locust Valley, NY 11560
(516) 676-0393
Grades: NS-12
| 765 students
The IDEAL School of Manhattan
The IDEAL School of Manhattan Photo - Upper School students take their sketchbooks to Riverside Park for their visual art class.
Special Education School
(4)
314 West 91st Street
New York, NY 10024
(212) 769-1699
Grades: K-12
| 199 students
The Kew-Forest School
The Kew-Forest School Photo - At The Kew-Forest School, you will find a community that nurtures lifelong learners, educators who inspire young people, and students who support each other. Established in 1918, Kew-Forest is the oldest independent co-ed, college preparatory school in Queens for students in Preschool through Grade 12. For more info, visit kewforest.org.
11917 Union Tpke
Forest Hills, NY 11375
(718) 268-4667
Grades: NS-12
| 235 students
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.
(8)
541 Long Beach Road
Saint James, NY 11780
(631) 686-1600
Grades: 6-12
| 127 students
Lawrence Woodmere Academy
Lawrence Woodmere Academy Photo - Lawrence Woodmere Academy (LWA"), founded in 1912, is an elite Pre-K through 12, non-sectarian, private, College Preparatory School located in Woodmere, NY.
(6)
336 Woodmere Blvd
Woodmere, NY 11598
(516) 394-1827
Grades: PK-12
| 166 students
Lycee Francais de New York
Lycee Francais de New York Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
505 E 75th St
New York, NY 10021
(212) 369-1400
Grades: NS-12
| 1,332 students
Pine Street School
Pine Street School Photo - At Pine Street School, students collaborate across all areas of the curriculum, in two languages - English and either Spanish or Mandarin. Native speakers work alongside non-native speakers with expert teachers supporting. Literacy is central to their work and incorporated into everything they do. Classrooms support project-based inquiry and highly individualized learning for each student.
(11)
25 Pine Street
New York, NY 10005
(347) 237-7606
Grades: NS-8
| 270 students
Professional Children's School
Professional Children's School Photo
132 W 60th St
New York, NY 10023
(212) 582-3116
Grades: 6-12
| 160 students
Rippowam Cisqua School
Rippowam Cisqua School Photo - Our dedicated Upper Campus faculty are middle school experts, and our program and facilities are tailored to inspire students to reach their full capacity as learners and as individuals. Our program values original thought and exploration and seeks to achieve balance between freedom and structure, innovation and tradition.
(13)
439 Cantitoe St
Bedford, NY 10506
(914) 244-1296
Grades: PK-9
| 443 students
The Storm King School
The Storm King School Photo - Campus in winter
(7)
314 Mountain Road
Cornwall On Hudson, NY 12520
(845) 534-9860
Grades: 8-12
| 184 students
THINK Global School
THINK Global School Photo - Students at THINK Global School have ample opportunities to work on their photography
Special Program Emphasis
1460 Broadway, #4027
New York, NY 10036
(646) 808-0675
Grades: 10-12
| 60 students
Vincent Smith School
Vincent Smith School Photo - Upper School entrance
Special Education School
(3)
322 Port Washington Blvd
Port Washington, NY 11050
(516) 365-4900
Grades: 1-12
| 52 students
The Waldorf School Of Garden City
The Waldorf School Of Garden City Photo - Welcome to the Waldorf School of Garden City!
(9)
225 Cambridge Avenue
Garden City, NY 11530
(516) 742-3434
Grades: PK-12
| 323 students
The Winchendon School | NYC
The Winchendon School | NYC Photo
45 W. 34th St.
New York, NY 10001
(347) 491-4440
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
The Windsor School
The Windsor School Photo - Each year, our graduation ceremony takes places at Queens Botanical Garden. We are proud of our 100% graduation rate each year dating back to 1969, our first graduating class. Our graduates gain acceptance to top colleges and universities with substantial scholarship offers.
(9)
37-02 Main Street
Flushing, NY 11354
(718) 359-8300
Grades: 7-12
| 92 students
Winston Preparatory School NY
Winston Preparatory School NY Photo - Students attend classes that are geared to improve their essential skills in reading and writing, math, science and history. A variety of clubs and our competitive sports program meet after school.
Special Education School
(5)
126 West 17th Street
New York, NY 10011
(212) 496-8400
Grades: 4-12
| 222 students
Bridges Academy (The)
Bridges Academy (The) Photo - Our 2016-17 Graduating class
Special Program Emphasis
(19)
339 Snedecor Ave
West Islip, NY 11795
(631) 446-8050
Grades: NS-8
| 266 students
Harlem Academy
Harlem Academy Photo
(5)
655 St. Nicholas Avenue
New York, NY 10030
(212) 348-2600
Grades: K-8
| 142 students
Holy Child Academy
(Catholic)
25 Store Hill Rd
Old Westbury, NY 11568
(516) 626-9300
Grades: NS-8
| 160 students
Ivy League School
Ivy League School Photo
(4)
211 Brooksite Drive
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 265-4177
Grades: NS-8
| 293 students
Mizzentop Day School
Mizzentop Day School Photo
64 E Main St
Pawling, NY 12564
(845) 855-7338
Grades: PK-8
| 169 students
Abraham Joshua Heschel High School
(Jewish)
20 W End Ave
New York, NY 10023
(212) 246-7717
Grades: NS-12
| 882 students
Academy Of St. Joseph
(Catholic)
1725 Brentwood Road Bldg 2
Brentwood, NY 11717
(631) 273-2406
Grades: K-12
| 385 students
The Albany Academies
135-140 Academy Road
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 429-2300
Grades: NS-12
| 361 students
Allendale Columbia School
Allendale Columbia School Photo - Allendale Columbia School has been a leading independent school in Rochester since 1890.
(6)
519 Allens Creek Road
Rochester, NY 14618
(585) 381-4560
Grades: NS-12
| 349 students
Bank Street School For Children
Bank Street School For Children Photo
(9)
610 W 112th Street
New York, NY 10025
(212) 875-4433
Grades: NS-8
| n/a students
Berkeley Carroll Elementary School
701 Carroll St
Brooklyn, NY 11215
(718) 534-6601
Grades: PK-12
| 803 students
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