Best Onondaga County Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 35 private schools serving 5,326 students in Onondaga County, NY (there are 122 public schools, serving 66,428 public students). 7% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
The average tuition cost is $11,363, which is lower than the New York private school average tuition cost of $22,460.
71% of private schools in Onondaga County, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 35
  • # Students Served: 5,326
  • Average Tuition: $11,363
  • Acceptance Rate: 93%
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 21%
  • View Onondaga County, NY School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 35
  • # Students Served: 5,326
  • Average Tuition: $11,363
  • Acceptance Rate: 93%
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 21%
  • View Onondaga County, NY School Trends

Top Ranked Onondaga County Private Schools (2026-27)

Manlius Pebble Hill School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 332 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 9
5300 Jamesville Rd
Syracuse, NY 13214
(315) 446-2452
(1)
Map of Bishop Grimes Junior Senior High School
Gr: 7-12 | 372 students
Catholic
6653 Kirkville Rd
East Syracuse, NY 13057
(315) 437-0356
Map of Christian Brothers Academy
Gr: 7-12 | 790 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
6245 Randall Rd
Syracuse, NY 13214
(315) 446-5960
Map of Most Holy Rosary School
Gr: PK-6 | 126 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Catholic
1031 Bellevue Ave
Syracuse, NY 13207
(315) 476-6035
(3)
The New School Photo
Gr: K-7 | 33 students
Alternative School
5205 Jamesville Road, Dewitt
Syracuse, NY 13214
(315) 475-6453
Map of St. Rose Of Lima School
Gr: PK-6 | 431 students
Catholic
411 S Main St
Syracuse, NY 13212
(315) 458-6036
Abundant Life Academy Photo
Gr: PK-3 | 52 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Christian
7000 All Nations Blvd.
East Syracuse, NY 13057
(315) 701-9242
Map of All Saints Continuation Of Tipperary Hill
Gr: PK-6 | 60 students
Catholic
112 S Wilbur Ave
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 422-3140
Baldwinsville Christian Academy Photo
Gr: K-12 | 74 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 4
Baptist
7312 Van Buren Road
Baldwinsville, NY 13027
(315) 638-1069
(9)
Map of Bishop Ludden Junior Senior High School
Gr: 7-12 | 288 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
815 Fay Road
Syracuse, NY 13219
(315) 468-2591
Map of Bishop's Academy At St. Charles Borromeo
Gr: K-7 | 160 students
Catholic
200 W High Ter
Syracuse, NY 13219
(315) 488-7631
Map of Blessed Sacrament School
Gr: PK-6 | 226 students
Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
3129 James Street
Syracuse, NY 13206
(315) 463-1261
Map of Blessed Virgin Mary Mother Of God Academy
Gr: K-12 | 70 students
Specialized Curriculum (Catholic)
450 Wilkinson Street
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 422-8127
Map of Cathedral Academy At Pompei
Gr: K-6 | 73 students
Catholic
923 N Mcbride St
Syracuse, NY 13208
(315) 422-8548
Map of Children's Beginnings
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
100 S Clinton St Ste 169
Syracuse, NY 13261
(315) 448-0980
Map of Childtime Chldrn Center
Gr: PK-K | 38 students
Daycare / Preschool
8098 Brewerton Rd
Cicero, NY 13039
(315) 699-8500
Map of Childtime Learning Center
Gr: PK-K | 44 students
Daycare / Preschool
8439 Loop Rd
Baldwinsville, NY 13027
(315) 635-1693
Map of Creative Environment Day School
Gr: NS-PK | 50 students
Daycare / Preschool
531 E Genesee St
Fayetteville, NY 13066
(315) 637-6071
Faith Heritage School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 253 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
3740 Midland Ave
Syracuse, NY 13205
(315) 469-7777
Map of Holy Cross Elementary School
Gr: PK-6 | 154 students
Catholic
4200 E Genesee St
Syracuse, NY 13214
(315) 446-4890
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Onondaga County, New York

Onondaga County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of All Saints Junior High School
Gr: 7-8 | 30 students
Catholic
301 Valley Drive
Syracuse, NY 13207
(315) 672-7488
Map of Believers Chapel Christian
Gr: PK-7 | 145 students
Christian
7912 Thompson Road
Cicero, NY 13039
(315) 699-0471
Map of Merriday School
Gr: PK-1 | 24 students
1636 James St
Syracuse, NY 13203
(315) 478-1031
(1)
Map of St. Ann's School
Gr: PK-6 | 159 students
Catholic
4471 Onondaga Blvd
Syracuse, NY 13219
(315) 468-6441
Map of St. Daniel School
Gr: 5 | 23 students
Specialized Curriculum (Catholic)
621 Roxford Road S
Syracuse, NY 13208
(315) 455-7021
Map of St. Daniel-st Matthew Academy
Gr: K-7 | 172 students
Catholic
214 Kinne St
East Syracuse, NY 13057
(315) 437-1339
Map of St. James School
Gr: PK-6 | 122 students
Catholic
4837 S Salina Street
Syracuse, NY 13205
(315) 492-1054
Map of St. Margarets School
Gr: PK-6 | 160 students
Catholic
201 Roxboro Rd
Syracuse, NY 13211
(315) 455-5791
Map of St. Patricks School
Gr: PK-6 | 124 students
Catholic
210 Schuyler Street
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 476-4076

Overview

Category
This State (NY)
US
# Schools
35 Schools
# Students
5,326 Students
424,624 Students
% Average Students of Color
21%
39%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
493 Teachers
41,520 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
58%
76%
Average Class Size
16 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
8 courses
11 courses
Average SAT score
1249
(Out of 1600)
1254

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,363
$22,460
Average % on Financial Aid
10%
33%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,000
$9,892
Average Acceptance Rate
93%
76%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.58
0.59
# American Indian Students
24 Students
949 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
260 Students
18,397 Students
% Asian Students
5%
5%
# Hispanic Students
94 Students
33,759 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
8%
# Black Students
423 Students
33,696 Students
% Black Students
8%
8%
# White Students
3,098 Students
252,994 Students
% White Students
59%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
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
1,377 Students
81,407 Students
% of Others Students
26%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Onondaga County, NY?
The top ranked private schools in Onondaga County, NY include Manlius Pebble Hill School, Bishop Grimes Junior Senior High School, and The New School.
How many private schools are located in Onondaga County?
35 private schools are located in Onondaga County.
How much do private schools cost in Onondaga County?
The average tuition cost is $11,363, which is lower than the New York private school average tuition cost of $22,460.
How diverse are private schools in Onondaga County?
Onondaga County private schools are approximately 21% minority students, which is lower than the New York private school average of 39%.
What percentage of students in Onondaga County go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Onondaga County are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Onondaga County?
71% of private schools in Onondaga County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).
Which private schools in Onondaga County are often viewed compared to one another?

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