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Best Ontario County Private Schools (2026-27)

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 15%).
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 (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Ontario County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Mary School
St. Mary School
Gr: PK-6 | 134 students
Catholic
16 Gibson Street
Canandaigua, NY 14424
(585) 394-4300
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Calvary Chapel Academy Photo
Calvary Chapel Academy
Gr: K-8 | 58 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
1777 Route 332
Farmington, NY 14425
(585) 398-2218
(2)
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Map of Canandaigua Montessori School
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
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Map of Childrens Hours School
Childrens Hours School
Gr: PK-6 | 36 students
Specialized Curriculum
90 Lewis St
Geneva, NY 14456
(315) 789-3565
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Fishers Run KinderCare Photo
Fishers Run KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
615 Fishers Run
Victor, NY 14564
(585) 924-0290
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Map of St. Francis De Sales-st Stephen
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
De Sales High School
Gr: 9-12 | 115 students
Catholic
90 Pulteney St
Geneva, NY 14456
(315) 789-5111
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Map of Italy Naples Baptist Church Education
Italy Naples Baptist Church Education
Gr: 3-12 | 7 students
Baptist
6302 Italy Valley Rd County
Naples, NY 14512
(585) 374-5430
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Overview

Category
This State (NY)
US
# Schools
6 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearOntario County Total Schools
20256
20246
20236
20226
20216
20206
20196
20188
20178
20168
20158
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# Students
380 Students
424,624 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearOntario County AverageNew York (NY) AverageNational Average
202576246179
202476238172
202374238174
202275250185
202175245180
202070242171
201971247175
201881245172
201783242180
201681241178
201579230167
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% Average Students of Color
11%
39%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearOntario County AverageNew York (NY) AverageNational Average
202511%40%34%
202411%40%34%
20236%40%33%
20228%40%33%
20218%41%32%
20208%41%32%
20199%40%31%
201811%39%31%
201716%40%32%
201616%40%32%
201513%41%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
39 Teachers
41,520 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearOntario County AverageNew York (NY) AverageNational Average
202510:110:111:1
202410:110:111:1
20239:111:111:1
20228:111:111:1
20218:111:111:1
20208:111:112:1
20198:111:112:1
20189:111:112:1
201711:111:112:1
201611:111:112:1
201512:112:112:1
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Average Class Size
11 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearOntario County AverageNew York (NY) AverageNational Average
2025111515
2024111515
2023111515
2022111515
2021111515
2020101515
2019101615
2018101615
2017101615
2016101615
2015101615
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,300
$21,574
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
79%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2021-2025)

YearOntario County AverageNew York (NY) AverageNational Average
202595%74%81%
202495%79%85%
202395%79%85%
202295%78%85%
202195%78%85%
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.49
0.59

Diversity Score Trends

YearOntario County AverageNew York (NY) AverageNational Average
20250.490.600.65
20240.490.600.65
20230.370.620.65
20220.320.620.64
20210.320.620.64
20200.320.620.64
20190.310.610.63
20180.410.610.63
20170.320.610.61
20160.300.620.61
20150.340.620.61
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# 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%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearOntario County AverageNew York (NY) AverageNational Average
20251%4%5%
20241%4%5%
20232%4%5%
20222%5%4%
20212%5%4%
20202%4%4%
20192%5%4%
20182%5%4%
20171%4%4%
20161%4%4%
20151%4%4%
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# Hispanic Students
13 Students
33,759 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
8%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearOntario County AverageNew York (NY) AverageNational Average
20253%8%9%
20243%8%9%
20232%9%9%
20223%9%8%
20213%9%9%
20203%9%9%
20193%10%8%
20184%10%8%
20174%9%8%
20164%9%8%
20154%9%8%
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# Black Students
2 Students
33,696 Students
% Black Students
1%
8%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearOntario County AverageNew York (NY) AverageNational Average
20251%8%7%
20241%8%7%
20231%9%8%
20221%9%7%
20211%9%7%
20201%9%8%
20191%9%7%
20182%9%7%
20172%11%7%
20162%11%7%
20152%11%8%
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# White Students
251 Students
252,994 Students
% White Students
66%
60%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearOntario County AverageNew York (NY) AverageNational Average
202566%59%52%
202466%59%52%
202377%57%52%
202282%57%54%
202182%57%54%
202082%58%54%
201982%58%56%
201875%58%56%
201782%58%58%
201683%58%58%
201580%58%58%
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# 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
81,407 Students
% of Others Students
28%
19%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearOntario County AverageNew York (NY) AverageNational Average
202528%20%26%
202428%20%26%
202318%20%25%
202212%18%25%
202112%19%25%
202012%19%24%
201912%18%24%
201817%18%23%
201711%18%22%
201610%18%22%
201513%18%21%
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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 15%).
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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