Best Orange County Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 37 private schools serving 22,463 students in Orange County, NY (there are 82 public schools, serving 56,991 public students). 28% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
The average tuition cost is $23,351, which is higher than the New York private school average tuition cost of $22,460.
61% of private schools in Orange County, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 37
  • # Students Served: 22,463
  • Average Tuition: $23,351
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 31%
  • Acceptance Rate: 66%
  • Average Class Size: 14 students
  • % Students of Color: 23%
  • View Orange County, NY School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 37
  • # Students Served: 22,463
  • Average Tuition: $23,351
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 31%
  • Acceptance Rate: 66%
  • Average Class Size: 14 students
  • % Students of Color: 23%
  • View Orange County, NY School Trends

Top Ranked Orange County Private Schools (2026-27)

Tuxedo Park School Photo
Gr: NS-9 | 127 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 11
Mountain Farm Rd
Tuxedo Park, NY 10987
(845) 351-4737
(9)
Map of Bais Rochel School
Gr: PK-12 | 4,482 students
All-girls | Specialized Curriculum (Jewish)
7 Israel Zupnick Dr
Monroe, NY 10950
(845) 783-5820
Map of Bishop Dunn Memorial School
Gr: PK-8 | 193 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
50 Gidney Ave
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 569-3494
Map of John S Burke Catholic High School
Gr: 6-12 | 510 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 17
Catholic
80 Fletcher St
Goshen, NY 10924
(845) 294-5481
(2)
New York Military Academy Photo
Gr: 7-12 | 80 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 12
78 Academy Ave
Cornwall On Hudson, NY 12520
(845) 618-7335
(2)
Northern Academy Photo
Gr: 1-12 | 124 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 1
1 Ashley Avenue
Middletown, NY 10940
(845) 288-0636
Map of Sacred Heart School
Gr: PK-8 | 123 students
Catholic
24 S Robinson Ave
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 561-1433
(1)
Map of St. St.ephen St.. Edward School
Gr: PK-8 | 197 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
75 Sanfordville Rd
Warwick, NY 10990
(845) 986-3533
Map of Sheri Torah V'yoel Moshe
Gr: PK-12 | 4,226 students
All-boys (Jewish)
23-25 Larkin Drive
Monroe, NY 10950
(845) 782-8800
The Storm King School Photo
Gr: 8-12 | 188 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 23 | Extracurriculars: 20
314 Mountain Road
Cornwall On Hudson, NY 12520
(845) 458-7511
(7)
Map of Uta Of Kiryas Joel
Gr: PK-11 | 9,361 students
Jewish
51 Forest Rd
Monroe, NY 10950
(845) 783-5800
Map of The Arc Greater Hudson Valley Ny
Gr: PK-12 | 112 students
Special Education School
28 Ingrassia Rd
Middletown, NY 10940
(845) 564-1855
Map of Birch School
Gr: 2-12 | 47 students
Alternative School
9 Vance Ln
Rock Tavern, NY 12575
(845) 645-7772
Map of Butterhill Day School
Gr: PK-1 | 30 students
265 Main St
Cornwall, NY 12518
(845) 534-2341
Map of Butterhill Day School
Gr: NS-PK | 95 students
Daycare / Preschool
336 Hudson Street Cornwall
New Windsor, NY 12553
(845) 534-2341
Canterbury Brook Academy of the Arts Photo
Gr: K-12 | 130 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 16
Specialized Curriculum
267 Van Ness Street
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 728-1925
(8)
Map of Cedarwood Christian School
Gr: 8-12 | 12 students
Alternative School (Christian)
5 Wisner Rd
Warwick, NY 10990
(845) 754-1229
Chapel Field Christian School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 285 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 19
Christian
211 Fleury Rd.
Pine Bush, NY 12566
(845) 778-1881
(6)
Map of Congregation Mesifta Ohr Hatalmud
Gr: 9-12 | 70 students
All-boys (Jewish)
701 Blooming Grove Tpke Turpk
New Windsor, NY 12553
(845) 784-4020
Map of Fei Tian Academy Of The Arts
Gr: 7-12 | 169 students
Specialized Curriculum (Seventh Day Adventist)
140 Galley Hill Rd
Cuddebackville, NY 12729
(845) 754-4226
(1)
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Orange County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Calvary Christian School
Gr: 2-12 | 12 students
Alternative School (Christian)
41 Route 209
Port Jervis, NY 12771
(845) 856-1620
Map of English Rose Day School
Gr: PK-K | 99 students
Daycare / Preschool
16 Weathervane Dr
Washingtonville, NY 10992
(845) 496-4455
Map of Holy Angels Of The Hudson Valley
Gr: NS-7 | 96 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
7 Cozzens Ave
Highland Falls, NY 10928
(845) 446-2674
Map of Imrei Shufer
Gr: PK-8 | 159 students
All-boys (Jewish)
Po Box 1062
Monroe, NY 10950
(845) 425-4001
Montgomery Montessori School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 42 students
Montessori School
136 Clinton Street
Montgomery, NY 12549
(845) 401-9232
(8)
Sacred Heart School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 194 students
Catholic
26 Still Rd
Monroe, NY 10950
(845) 783-0365
Map of St. Joseph School
Gr: PK-8 | 135 students
Catholic
21 Glenmere Avenue
Florida, NY 10921
(845) 651-7873
Map of St. Joseph School
Gr: K-9 | 136 students
Catholic
148 Windsor Hwy
New Windsor, NY 12553
(845) 565-5110

Overview

Category
This State (NY)
US
# Schools
38 Schools
# Students
22,463 Students
424,624 Students
% Average Students of Color
23%
39%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
1,227 Teachers
41,520 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
74%
76%
Average Class Size
14 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
11 courses
Average SAT score
1234
(Out of 1600)
1254
Average ACT score
23
(Out of 36)
28

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$23,351
$22,460
Average Summer Program Cost
$1,225
$2,359
Average % on Financial Aid
31%
33%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$10,367
$9,892
Average Acceptance Rate
66%
76%
Average Endowment Size
$26.25 million
$40.7 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.34
0.59
# American Indian Students
4 Students
949 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
387 Students
18,397 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
597 Students
33,759 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
8%
# Black Students
336 Students
33,696 Students
% Black Students
1%
8%
# White Students
17,748 Students
252,994 Students
% White Students
80%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
2 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
3,146 Students
81,407 Students
% of Others Students
14%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
10 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Orange County, NY?
The top ranked private schools in Orange County, NY include New York Military Academy, The Storm King School, and Northern Academy.
How many private schools are located in Orange County?
37 private schools are located in Orange County.
How much do private schools cost in Orange County?
The average tuition cost is $23,351, which is higher than the New York private school average tuition cost of $22,460.
How diverse are private schools in Orange County?
Orange County private schools are approximately 23% minority students, which is lower than the New York private school average of 39%.
What percentage of students in Orange County go to private school?
28% of all K-12 students in Orange County are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Orange County?
61% of private schools in Orange County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Orange County are often viewed compared to one another?

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