Pathfinder Village School Photo

Best Otsego County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 404 students in Otsego County, NY (there are 20 public schools, serving 6,184 public students). 6% of all K-12 students in Otsego County, NY are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 14%).
The top-ranked private schools in Otsego County, NY include The School At Springbrook and Pathfinder Village School.
The average acceptance rate is 75%, which is lower than the New York private school average acceptance rate of 76%.
40% of private schools in Otsego County, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Top-Ranked Otsego County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Pathfinder Village School
Pathfinder Village School Photo
Special Education School
(1)
3 Chenango Rd
Edmeston, NY 13335
(607) 965-8377
Gr: K-12 | 24 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The School At Springbrook
The School At Springbrook Photo - Springbrook will be expanding The School. The new residential complex will be located on the hill behind the school, providing great views of the valley.
Special Education School
2705 State Highway 28
Oneonta, NY 13820
(607) 286-7171
Gr: Inquire with school | 89 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Brookwood School (the)
Alternative School
687 County Highway 59
Cooperstown, NY 13326
(607) 547-4060
Gr: PK-K | 91 students Tuition listed
Lighthouse Christian Academy
(Christian)
12 Grove Street
Oneonta, NY 13820
(607) 432-2031
Gr: PK-12 | 24 students Avg. class size: 4 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Otsego Christian Academy
Otsego Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
353 Main Street
Otego, NY 13825
(607) 988-0141
Gr: PK-12 | 176 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Otsego County, New York

Otsego County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
5588 State Highway 7
Oneonta, NY 13820
(607) 432-1450
Gr: K-7 | 131 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Overview

This County (Otsego County)
This State (NY)
# Schools
5 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
404 Students
424,936 Students
% Average Students of Color
13%
39%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
74 Teachers
41,601 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
83%
76%
Average Class Size
8 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,075
$22,391
Average % on Financial Aid
17%
33%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$550
$9,645
Average Acceptance Rate
75%
76%
Average Endowment Size
$150 million
$44.35 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.58
0.59
# American Indian Students
n/a
949 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
18,401 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
9 Students
33,760 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
8%
# Black Students
20 Students
33,699 Students
% Black Students
5%
8%
# White Students
184 Students
253,643 Students
% White Students
46%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
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
188 Students
81,687 Students
% of Others Students
47%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Otsego County, NY?
The top-ranked private schools in Otsego County, NY include The School At Springbrook and Pathfinder Village School.
How many private schools are located in Otsego County?
5 private schools are located in Otsego County.
How diverse are private schools in Otsego County?
Otsego County private schools are approximately 13% minority students, which is lower than the New York private school average of 39%.
What percentage of students in Otsego County go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Otsego County are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Otsego County?
40% of private schools in Otsego County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Which private schools in Otsego County are often viewed compared to one another?

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