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New York Private Schools Belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 165 private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) serving 67,169 students in New York. You can also find more schools membership associations in New York.

The private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in New York include Friends Academy, BASIS Independent Manhattan Upper School, and BASIS Independent Brooklyn Lower School.

The average tuition cost is $46,401, which is higher than the New York private school average tuition cost of $21,773.

28% of private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in New York are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 165

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 165

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in New York?

The private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in New York include Friends Academy, BASIS Independent Manhattan Upper School, and BASIS Independent Brooklyn Lower School.

How many private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) are located in New York?

165 private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) are located in New York.

How much do private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) cost in New York?

The average tuition cost is $46,401, which is higher than the New York private school average tuition cost of $21,773.

How diverse are private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in New York?

New York private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) are approximately 33% minority students, which is lower than the New York private school average of 39%.

What percentage of private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) are religiously affiliated in New York?

28% of private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in New York are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).

New York Private Schools Belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) Trends

165

Private Schools

67,169

Students

$46,401

Avg. Tuition

33%

Students of Color

7:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

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