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Best New York Private Schools Belonging to National Catholic Education Association (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 private schools belonging to National Catholic Education Association serving 2,112 students in New York. You can also find more schools membership associations in New York.
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Catholic Education Association in New York include St. James School, St. Gregory The Great School, and Villa Maria Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 91%, which is higher than the New York private school average acceptance rate of 76%.
100% of private schools belonging to National Catholic Education Association in New York are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 8

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 8

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to National Catholic Education Association in New York (2026)

Map of Holy Family School
Holy Family School
Gr: PK-8 | 296 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
17 Fordham Ave
Hicksville, NY 11801
(516) 938-3846
(1)
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Map of St. Gregory The Great School
St. Gregory The Great School
Gr: NS-8 | 590 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 11
Catholic
250 Saint Gregory Court
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 688-5323
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Map of St. James School
St. James School
Gr: PK-6 | 184 students
Catholic
143 Main Street
Johnson City, NY 13790
(607) 797-5444
(2)
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Map of St. Margaret Of Cortona School
St. Margaret Of Cortona School
Gr: PK-8 | 259 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
452 W 260th St
Bronx, NY 10471
(718) 549-8580
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Villa Maria Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 290 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
3335 Country Club Rd
Bronx, NY 10465
(718) 824-3260
(2)
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Map of Bishop Maginn High School
Bishop Maginn High School
Gr: 9-12 | 114 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
99 Slingerland Street
Albany, NY 12202
(518) 463-2247
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Our Lady Of Refuge School
Gr: PK-8 | 202 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
2708 Briggs Avenue
Bronx, NY 10458
(171) 836-7308
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Map of St. Ambrose School
St. Ambrose School
Gr: PK-6 | 177 students
Extracurriculars: 13
Christian
347 Old Loudon Road
Latham, NY 12110
(518) 225-3142
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to National Catholic Education Association in New York?
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Catholic Education Association in New York include St. James School, St. Gregory The Great School, and Villa Maria Academy.
How many private schools belonging to National Catholic Education Association are located in New York?
8 private schools belonging to National Catholic Education Association are located in New York.
How diverse are private schools belonging to National Catholic Education Association in New York?
New York private schools belonging to National Catholic Education Association are approximately 39% minority students, which is same as the New York private school average of 39%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to National Catholic Education Association are religiously affiliated in New York?
100% of private schools belonging to National Catholic Education Association in New York are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
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Private Schools
2,112
Students
$6,246
Avg. Tuition
39%
Students of Color
15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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