Best Ontario County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 380 students in Ontario County, NY (there are 25 public schools, serving 13,753 public students). 3% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the New York private school average acceptance rate of 79%.
50% of private schools in Ontario County, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Ontario County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Mary School
Gr: PK-6 | 134 students
Catholic
16 Gibson Street
Canandaigua, NY 14424
(585) 394-4300
Calvary Chapel Academy Photo
Gr: K-8 | 58 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
1777 Route 332
Farmington, NY 14425
(585) 398-2218
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Map of Canandaigua Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 49 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Montessori School
400 Fort Hill Avenue Building 34
Canandaigua, NY 14424
(203) 640-4083
Map of Childrens Hours School
Gr: PK-6 | 36 students
Specialized Curriculum
90 Lewis St
Geneva, NY 14456
(315) 789-3565
Fishers Run KinderCare Photo
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
615 Fishers Run
Victor, NY 14564
(585) 924-0290
Map of St. Francis De Sales-st Stephen
Gr: PK-8 | 103 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
17 Elmwood Ave
Geneva, NY 14456
(315) 789-1828
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Ontario County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of De Sales High School
Gr: 9-12 | 115 students
Catholic
90 Pulteney St
Geneva, NY 14456
(315) 789-5111
Map of Italy Naples Baptist Church Education
Gr: 3-12 | 7 students
Baptist
6302 Italy Valley Rd County
Naples, NY 14512
(585) 374-5430

Overview

Category
This State (NY)
US
# Schools
6 Schools
# Students
380 Students
423,525 Students
% Average Students of Color
11%
39%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
39 Teachers
41,526 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Average Class Size
11 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,300
$21,649
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
79%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.49
0.59
# American Indian Students
n/a
949 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
18,397 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
13 Students
33,759 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
8%
# Black Students
2 Students
33,696 Students
% Black Students
1%
8%
# White Students
251 Students
252,994 Students
% White Students
66%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
538 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
107 Students
81,181 Students
% of Others Students
28%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Ontario County, NY?
The top ranked private schools in Ontario County, NY is St. Mary School.
How many private schools are located in Ontario County?
6 private schools are located in Ontario County.
How diverse are private schools in Ontario County?
Ontario County private schools are approximately 11% minority students, which is lower than the New York private school average of 39%.
What percentage of students in Ontario County go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Ontario County are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Ontario County?
50% of private schools in Ontario County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Ontario County are often viewed compared to one another?

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