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Top 20 Best New York Nonsectarian Private Schools (2023)

For the 2023 school year, there are 569 nonsectarian private schools in New York. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in New York.
The best top ranked nonsectarian private schools in New York include BASIS Independent Brooklyn, Avenues The World School and Vincent Smith School.

Top Ranked Nonsectarian Private Schools 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. .
(7)
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
The Art of Words Community School
The Art of Words Community School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(4)
52 Bridge Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(516) 668-1024
Grades: PK-5
| 156 students
Avenues The World School
Avenues The World School Photo - Avenues New York
(2)
259 10th Avenue
New York, NY 10001
(646) 664-0800
Grades: NS-12
| 1,914 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
BASIS Independent Manhattan
BASIS Independent Manhattan Photo - PreK - 12 Education on the Upper West Side and Chelsea!
795 Columbus Avenue
New York, NY 10025
(347) 305-4960
Grades: PK-12
| 291 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
Big Apple Academy
Big Apple Academy Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(2)
2937 86th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11223
(718) 333-0300
Grades: K-8
| 1,115 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
(12)
205 Bidwell Parkway
Buffalo, NY 14222
(716) 885-6780
Grades: 9-12
| 160 students
George Jackson Academy
George Jackson Academy Photo - George Jackson Academy, an all boys school for grades 6-8, is located at 104 St. Marks Place (between 1st Ave. & Ave. A) New York, NY 10009. Accessible via the F, L, R, W and 6 trains.
All-boys
(7)
104 Saint Marks Place
New York, NY 10009
(212) 228-6789
Grades: 6-8
| 93 students
The IDEAL School of Manhattan
The IDEAL School of Manhattan Photo - Upper School students and teachers at a convocation.
Special Program Emphasis
(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
The Laurel Hill School
The Laurel Hill School Photo - In third grade we started our Lego Robotics unit this week! We are getting familiar with using the laptops with our Lego robots. We can change the speed, add sound, or change the action of the motor attached to the robot. Next, we will be starting to build our first creates with a focus on carnival rides!
(22)
201 Old Town Rd
East Setauket, NY 11733
(631) 751-1154
Grades: PK-8
| 423 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
(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 - Pine Street Schools starts at age 2 with a program that nurtures strong literacy, numeracy and social skills. Small student-teacher ratios allow us to provide an individualized experience that supports full development and social skills. Our 2s begin learning English and Spanish or Mandarin in a dual language setting.
(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
Robert C Parker School
Robert C Parker School Photo - Exploration on 77 acres campus with forest, woods, pond, and streams.
(8)
4254 Ny Highway 43
Wynantskill, NY 12198
(518) 286-3449
Grades: PK-8
| 134 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
Tuxedo Park School
Tuxedo Park School Photo - At Tuxedo Park School, every teacher knows every child. Our small size allows us to administer differentiated instruction at all levels and to challenge the most advanced students while supporting those who need additional or varied instruction.
(5)
Mountain Farm Rd
Tuxedo Park, NY 10987
(845) 351-4737
Grades: NS-9
| 225 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!
Special Program Emphasis
(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
(1)
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
| 101 students
Battery Park Montessori
Battery Park Montessori Photo - Our small student-teacher ratios provide rich opportunities for personalized learning and one-one-one support from Montessori-certified teachers with years of experience in child development.
Montessori School
(4)
21 South End Avenue
New York, NY 10280
(212) 235-2320
Grades: NS-K
| 100 students
Blue Rock School
Blue Rock School Photo - Our Middle School students mentor our younger students, as they discuss and present their research projects.
Alternative School
(4)
110 Demarest Mill Road
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 627-0234
Grades: K-8
| 65 students
Blue School
Blue School Photo
(1)
241 Water St
New York, NY 10038
(212) 228-6341
Grades: PK-8
| 198 students
Bridges Academy (The)
Bridges Academy (The) Photo - Our 2016-17 Graduating class
(19)
339 Snedecor Ave
West Islip, NY 11795
(631) 446-8050
Grades: NS-8
| 266 students
The British International School of New York
The British International School of New York Photo - Water views and fresh air keep the students energized and ready to learn. Who says you need to be in a classroom to learn new skills and make new friends!
(1)
20 Waterside Plaza
New York, NY 10010
(212) 481-2700
Grades: NS-12
| 295 students
Chemung Valley Montessori School
Montessori School
(2)
23 Winters Road
Elmira, NY 14903
(607) 562-8754
Grades: PK-6
| 108 students
Fusion Academy Brooklyn
Fusion Academy Brooklyn Photo - Each Fusion campus has a state-of-the-art music studio with professional-grade tools. Students can explore instruments, vocals, songwriting, DJ performing arts, and more.
(1)
1 Metrotech Center North, Suite 1004
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| 57 students
Fusion Academy Long Island
Fusion Academy Long Island Photo - Each Fusion campus has a state-of-the-art music studio with professional-grade tools. Students can explore instruments, vocals, songwriting, DJ performing arts, and more.
Alternative School
260 Crossways Park Drive, Suite A
Woodbury, NY 11797
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| 34 students
Fusion Academy Upper West Side
Fusion Academy Upper West Side Photo - Students get to be up close to everything in our science lab. In the one-to-one classroom students are always involved in experiments and have a hands-on approach to learning. We have college-level tools available and the world can be their classroom if they choose to venture out of the science lab.
157 Columbus Avenue, 3rd Floor
New York, NY 10023
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| 59 students
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