Buffalo Seminary Photo - Founded in 1851, and in this building since 1909, Buffalo Seminary is on the National Register of Historic Places. Our campus includes 5 faculty and student residences in adjacent restored historic homes, and Larkin Field, a 5-minute walk away on a leafy parkway.

Best New York Private High Schools Belonging to Other special emphasis association(s) (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 private high schools belonging to Other special emphasis association(s) serving 1,932 students in New York. You can also find more schools membership associations in New York.
The top-ranked private high schools belonging to Other special emphasis association(s) in New York include The Mary Louis Academy, Neil Hellman School/Parsons Child & Family Center, and Academy Of The Holy Names.
The average acceptance rate is 78%, which is higher than the New York private high school average acceptance rate of 75%.
56% of private high schools belonging to Other special emphasis association(s) in New York are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

Top-Ranked Private High Schools Belonging to Other special emphasis association(s) in New York (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Buffalo Seminary
Buffalo Seminary Photo - Founded in 1851, and in this building since 1909, Buffalo Seminary is on the National Register of Historic Places. Our campus includes 5 faculty and student residences in adjacent restored historic homes, and Larkin Field, a 5-minute walk away on a leafy parkway.
All-girls
(12)
205 Bidwell Parkway
Buffalo, NY 14222
(716) 885-6780
Gr: 9-12 | 160 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 34 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Academy Of The Holy Names
Academy Of The Holy Names Photo
All-girls (Catholic)
1075 New Scotland Road
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 438-7895
Gr: 6-12 Sports: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Mary Louis Academy
The Mary Louis Academy Photo - A smart choice for extraordinary girls.
All-girls (Catholic)
(1)
17621 Wexford Ter
Jamaica, NY 11432
(718) 297-2120
Gr: 6-12 | 420 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 48 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Mount St. Michael Academy
All-boys (Catholic)
4300 Murdock Ave
Bronx, NY 10466
(718) 515-6400
Gr: 6-12 | 716 students Avg. class size: 24 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Neil Hellman School/Parsons Child & Family Center
Special Education School
60 Academy Rd
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 426-2600
Gr: 1-12 | 108 students
The Children's Center At Ucp
Special Education School
250 Marcus Blvd
Hauppauge, NY 11788
(631) 543-2338
Gr: K-12 | 51 students
Clear View School Day Treatment
Special Education School
(1)
480 Albany Post Rd
Briarcliff Manor, NY 10510
(914) 941-9513
Gr: PK-12 | 100 students
Merkaz Bnos High School
All-girls (Jewish)
1400 W 6th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11204
(718) 259-5600
Gr: 9-12 | 78 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Yeshiva University High School Girls
All-girls (Jewish)
8686 Palo Alto St
Hollis, NY 11423
(718) 479-8550
Gr: 9-12 | 299 students Tuition listed

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