The School At Springbrook Photo - Springbrook will be expanding The School. The new residential complex will be located on the hill behind the school, providing great views of the valley.

Best Oneonta Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 113 students in Oneonta, NY (there are 5 public schools, serving 1,679 public students). 6% of all K-12 students in Oneonta, NY are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
The top-ranked private school in Oneonta, NY is The School At Springbrook.
50% of private schools in Oneonta, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Top-Ranked Oneonta Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
The School At Springbrook
The School At Springbrook Photo - Springbrook will be expanding The School. The new residential complex will be located on the hill behind the school, providing great views of the valley.
Special Education School
2705 State Highway 28
Oneonta, NY 13820
(607) 286-7171
Gr: Inquire with school | 89 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Lighthouse Christian Academy
(Christian)
12 Grove Street
Oneonta, NY 13820
(607) 432-2031
Gr: PK-12 | 24 students Avg. class size: 4 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
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Oneonta, New York Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
5588 State Highway 7
Oneonta, NY 13820
(607) 432-1450
Gr: K-7 | 131 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Overview

This Town (Oneonta)
This State (NY)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
113 Students
425,277 Students
% Average Students of Color
26%
39%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
21 Teachers
41,676 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
99%
76%
Average Class Size
5 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,500
$22,352

Students by Ethnicity:

0.45
0.59
# American Indian Students
n/a
949 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
18,401 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
9 Students
33,760 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
8%
# Black Students
18 Students
33,699 Students
% Black Students
16%
8%
# White Students
82 Students
253,643 Students
% White Students
72%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
538 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
2 Students
81,730 Students
% of Others Students
2%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
2 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Oneonta, NY?
The top-ranked private schools in Oneonta, NY is The School At Springbrook.
How many private schools are located in Oneonta?
2 private schools are located in Oneonta.
What percentage of students in Oneonta go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Oneonta are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Oneonta?
50% of private schools in Oneonta are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

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