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The Charles Finney School
St. Joseph Elementary School

Penfield Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 1,055 students in Penfield, NY, 20% of all K-12 students in Penfield, NY are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
The average acceptance rate is 68%, which is lower than the New York private school average acceptance rate of 79%.
75% of private schools in Penfield, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 4
  • # Students Served: 1,055
  • Average Tuition: $7,920
  • Average Class Size: 22 students
  • % Students of Color: 5%
  • View Penfield, NY School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 4
  • # Students Served: 1,055
  • Average Tuition: $7,920
  • Average Class Size: 22 students
  • % Students of Color: 5%
  • View Penfield, NY School Trends

Top Ranked Penfield Private Schools (2026-27)

The Charles Finney School Photo
The Charles Finney School
Gr: PK-12 | 537 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 7
2070 Five Mile Line Road
Penfield, NY 14526
(585) 387-3770
(12)
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St. Joseph Elementary School Photo
St. Joseph Elementary School
Gr: PK-6 | 293 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 7
Catholic
39 Gebhardt Rd
Penfield, NY 14526
(585) 586-6968
(1)
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Map of Penfield Village Nursery School & Kindergarten
Penfield Village Nursery School & Kindergarten
Gr: PK-K | 178 students
Daycare / Preschool
1862 Penfield Rd
Penfield, NY 14526
(585) 381-7300
(1)
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Map of Southeast Christian Academy
Southeast Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 47 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 2
Baptist
1850 Fairport Nine Mile Point Rd
Penfield, NY 14526
(585) 388-0850
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Penfield, NY Private School Trends

4
Private Schools
1,055
Students
$7,920
Avg. Tuition
22
Avg. Class Size
5%
Students of Color
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Penfield)
This State (NY)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,795 Schools
# Students
1,055 Students
424,657 Students
% Students of Color
5%
39%
0.51
0.59
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
949 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
18,397 Students
% Asian Students
<1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
9 Students
33,759 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
8%
# Black Students
9 Students
33,696 Students
% Black Students
1%
8%
# White Students
433 Students
252,994 Students
% White Students
40%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
538 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
615 Students
81,171 Students
% of Others Students
58%
19%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
78 Teachers
41,688 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
88%
75%
Average Class Size
22 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
2 courses
12 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,920
$21,768
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
68%
79%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Penfield, NY?
The top ranked private schools in Penfield, NY include St. Joseph Elementary School and The Charles Finney School.
How many private schools are located in Penfield?
4 private schools are located in Penfield.
What percentage of students in Penfield go to private school?
20% of all K-12 students in Penfield are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Penfield?
75% of private schools in Penfield are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Baptist).

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