Tuxedo Park School Photo - At Tuxedo Park School, every teacher knows every child. Our small size allows us to administer differentiated instruction at all levels and to challenge the most advanced students while supporting those who need additional or varied instruction.

Best Orange County Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 17 private high schools serving 20,292 students in Orange County, NY.
The top-ranked private high schools in Orange County, NY include New York Military Academy, Bais Rochel School, and The Storm King School.
The average acceptance rate is 59%, which is lower than the New York private high school average acceptance rate of 75%.
59% of private high schools in Orange County, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Christian).

Top-Ranked Orange County Private High Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Tuxedo Park School
Tuxedo Park School Photo - At Tuxedo Park School, every teacher knows every child. Our small size allows us to administer differentiated instruction at all levels and to challenge the most advanced students while supporting those who need additional or varied instruction.
(9)
Mountain Farm Rd
Tuxedo Park, NY 10987
(845) 351-4737
Gr: NS-9 | 127 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bais Rochel School
All-girls | Special Program Emphasis (Jewish)
7 Israel Zupnick Dr
Monroe, NY 10950
(845) 783-5820
Gr: PK-12 | 4,482 students
John S Burke Catholic High School
(Catholic)
(2)
80 Fletcher St
Goshen, NY 10924
(845) 294-5481
Gr: 6-12 | 510 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition listed
New York Military Academy
New York Military Academy Photo
(2)
78 Academy Ave
Cornwall On Hudson, NY 12520
(845) 618-7335
Gr: 7-12 | 80 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Northern Academy
Northern Academy Photo - Our mission is to nurture students to become cultured individuals of exemplary moral character. To this end, we provide an education drawn from the classics and the arts, one steeped in divinely inspired traditional values of the East and West.
1 Ashley Avenue
Middletown, NY 10940
(845) 288-0636
Gr: 1-12 | 124 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Sheri Torah V'yoel Moshe
All-boys (Jewish)
23-25 Larkin Drive
Monroe, NY 10950
(845) 782-8800
Gr: PK-12 | 4,226 students
The Storm King School
The Storm King School Photo - Campus in winter
(7)
314 Mountain Road
Cornwall On Hudson, NY 12520
(845) 458-7511
Gr: 8-12 | 188 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 23 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Uta Of Kiryas Joel
(Jewish)
51 Forest Rd
Monroe, NY 10950
(845) 783-5800
Gr: PK-11 | 9,361 students Tuition listed
The Arc Greater Hudson Valley Ny
Special Education School
28 Ingrassia Rd
Middletown, NY 10940
(845) 564-1855
Gr: PK-12 | 112 students
Birch School
Alternative School
9 Vance Ln
Rock Tavern, NY 12575
(845) 645-7772
Gr: 2-12 | 47 students Tuition listed
Canterbury Brook Academy of the Arts
Canterbury Brook Academy of the Arts Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(8)
267 Van Ness Street
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 728-1925
Gr: K-12 | 130 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cedarwood Christian School
Alternative School (Christian)
5 Wisner Rd
Warwick, NY 10990
(845) 754-1229
Gr: 8-12 | 12 students
Chapel Field Christian School
Chapel Field Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(6)
211 Fleury Rd.
Pine Bush, NY 12566
(845) 778-1881
Gr: PK-12 | 285 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 19 Tuition listed
Congregation Mesifta Ohr Hatalmud
All-boys (Jewish)
701 Blooming Grove Tpke Turpk
New Windsor, NY 12553
(845) 784-4020
Gr: 9-12 | 70 students
Fei Tian Academy Of The Arts
Special Program Emphasis (Seventh Day Adventist)
(1)
140 Galley Hill Rd
Cuddebackville, NY 12729
(845) 754-4226
Gr: 7-12 | 169 students Tuition listed
Harmony Christian School
Harmony Christian School Photo - Getting our gym ready for the 2018-2019 school year
(Christian)
(4)
1790 Route 211 E
Middletown, NY 10941
(845) 692-5353
Gr: PK-12 | 198 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Joseph School
(Catholic)
113 Cottage St
Middletown, NY 10940
(845) 343-3139
Gr: K-9 | 171 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Orange County, New York

Orange County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Calvary Christian School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School (Christian)
41 Route 209
Port Jervis, NY 12771
(845) 856-1620
Gr: 2-12 | 12 students
16 Weathervane Dr
Washingtonville, NY 10992
(845) 496-4455
Gr: PK-K | 99 students
Holy Angels Of The Hudson Valley (Closed 2020)
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
7 Cozzens Ave
Highland Falls, NY 10928
(845) 446-2674
Gr: NS-7 | 96 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Imrei Shufer (Closed 2020)
All-boys (Jewish)
Po Box 1062
Monroe, NY 10950
(845) 425-4001
Gr: PK-8 | 159 students
136 Clinton Street
Montgomery, NY 12549
(845) 401-9232
Gr: PK-8 | 42 students
26 Still Rd
Monroe, NY 10950
(845) 783-0365
Gr: PK-8 | 194 students
21 Glenmere Avenue
Florida, NY 10921
(845) 651-7873
Gr: PK-8 | 135 students
148 Windsor Hwy
New Windsor, NY 12553
(845) 565-5110
Gr: K-9 | 136 students

Overview

This County (Orange County)
This State (NY)
# Schools
17 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
20,292 Students
231,285 Students
% Average Students of Color
16%
36%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
1,094 Teachers
24,746 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
9:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
76%
Average Class Size
13 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
9 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1234
(Out of 1600)
1250
Average ACT score
23
(Out of 36)
28

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$33,467
$26,972
Average Summer Program Cost
$1,813
$3,417
Average % on Financial Aid
38%
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$15,500
$14,670
Average Acceptance Rate
59%
75%
Average Endowment Size
$2.5 million
$41.96 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.27
0.49
# American Indian Students
4 Students
429 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
335 Students
11,847 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
293 Students
15,693 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
7%
# Black Students
152 Students
16,781 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
17,050 Students
161,908 Students
% White Students
85%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
275 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
2,257 Students
24,065 Students
% of Others Students
11%
11%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
18 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
12 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Orange County, NY?
The top-ranked private high schools in Orange County, NY include New York Military Academy, Bais Rochel School, and The Storm King School.
How many private high schools are located in Orange County?
17 private high schools are located in Orange County.
How diverse are private high schools in Orange County?
Orange County private high schools are approximately 16% minority students, which is lower than the New York private school average of 36%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Orange County?
59% of private high schools in Orange County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Christian).
Which private high schools in Orange County are often viewed compared to one another?

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