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Orleans County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 26 students in Orleans County, NY (there are 13 public schools, serving 5,891 public students). Less than 1% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is higher than the New York private school average acceptance rate of 79%.
50% of private schools in Orleans County, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Orleans County (2026-27)

Orleans County Christian School Photo
Orleans County Christian School
Gr: 1-12 | 22 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Christian
5329 South Gravel Road
Medina, NY 14103
(585) 798-2992
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Map of World Life Institute Education
World Life Institute Education
Gr: 2-11 | 4 students
13302 Stillwater Rd
Waterport, NY 14571
(585) 682-0214
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Overview

Category
This State (NY)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
26 Students
424,657 Students
% Average Students of Color
50%
39%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
7 Teachers
41,688 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
10:1
Average Class Size
5 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,025
$21,768
Average Acceptance Rate
80%
79%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.38
0.59
# American Indian Students
0 Students
949 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
18,397 Students
% Asian Students
8%
5%
# Hispanic Students
0 Students
33,759 Students
% Hispanic Students
0%
8%
# Black Students
0 Students
33,696 Students
% Black Students
0%
8%
# White Students
20 Students
252,994 Students
% White Students
77%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
538 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
4 Students
81,171 Students
% of Others Students
15%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Orleans County, NY?
2 private schools are located in Orleans County, NY.
What percentage of students in Orleans County go to private school?
Less than 1% of all K-12 students in Orleans County are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Orleans County?
50% of private schools in Orleans County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

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