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The Charles Finney School
St. Joseph Elementary School

Penfield Private Schools (2026-27)

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 76%.
75% of private schools in Penfield, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # 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 (2026-27)

  • # 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 (10-Year)

4
Private Schools
1,055
Students
+23.2% (+199 students) 10-yr
$7,920
Avg. Tuition
+105.7% (+$4,070) 9-yr
22
Avg. Class Size
+22.2% (+4 students) 9-yr
5%
Students of Color
-50.0% (-5.0 pp) 10-yr
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
424,624 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearPenfield, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
2025264246179
2024260238172
2023338238174
2022229250185
2021229245180
2020229242171
2019232247175
2018232245172
2017202242180
2016202241178
2015214230167
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% Students of Color
5%
39%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearPenfield, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
20255%40%34%
20245%40%34%
202311%40%33%
20223%40%33%
20213%41%32%
20203%41%32%
20193%40%31%
20183%39%31%
201710%40%32%
201610%40%32%
201510%41%32%
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0.51
0.59

Diversity Score Trends

YearPenfield, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
20250.510.600.65
20240.510.600.65
20230.500.620.65
20220.510.620.64
20210.510.620.64
20200.510.620.64
20190.500.610.63
20180.500.610.63
20170.480.610.61
20160.480.620.61
20150.520.620.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
949 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
18,397 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearPenfield, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
20171%4%4%
20161%4%4%
20152%4%4%
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# Hispanic Students
9 Students
33,759 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
8%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearPenfield, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
20251%8%9%
20241%8%9%
20221%9%8%
20211%9%9%
20201%9%9%
20192%10%8%
20182%10%8%
20173%9%8%
20163%9%8%
20152%9%8%
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# Black Students
9 Students
33,696 Students
% Black Students
1%
8%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearPenfield, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
20251%8%7%
20241%8%7%
20232%9%8%
20221%9%7%
20211%9%7%
20201%9%8%
20191%9%7%
20181%9%7%
20171%11%7%
20161%11%7%
20151%11%8%
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# White Students
433 Students
252,994 Students
% White Students
40%
60%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearPenfield, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
202541%59%52%
202441%59%52%
202338%57%52%
202259%57%54%
202159%57%54%
202059%58%54%
201962%58%56%
201862%58%56%
201767%58%58%
201667%58%58%
201560%58%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
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
615 Students
81,407 Students
% of Others Students
58%
19%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearPenfield, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
202557%20%26%
202457%20%26%
202360%20%25%
202239%18%25%
202139%19%25%
202039%19%24%
201935%18%24%
201835%18%23%
201728%18%22%
201628%18%22%
201535%18%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
78 Teachers
41,520 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearPenfield, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
202514:110:111:1
202413:110:111:1
202314:111:111:1
202223:111:111:1
202123:111:111:1
202023:111:112:1
201919:111:112:1
201819:111:112:1
201720:111:112:1
201620:111:112:1
201514:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
88%
76%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2016-2025)

YearPenfield, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
202588%76%55%
202488%75%54%
202388%75%54%
202288%76%54%
202188%74%54%
202095%74%54%
201995%73%53%
201895%73%53%
201795%72%53%
201695%73%52%
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Average Class Size
22 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2016-2025)

YearPenfield, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
2025221515
2024231515
2023231515
2022231515
2021231515
2020231515
2019231615
2018231615
2017231615
2016181615
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Average Number of AP Courses
2 courses
11 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearPenfield, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
202521113
2024141012
2023141011
2022141011
2021141011
2020141011
2019141011
20181911
20171910
20161910
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,920
$22,460

Tuition Cost Trends (2016-2025)

YearPenfield, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
2025$7,920$22,300$15,012
2024$3,850$21,636$13,254
2023$3,850$21,117$12,626
2022$3,850$19,707$12,187
2021$3,850$19,162$11,800
2020$3,850$18,832$11,512
2019$3,850$18,073$11,293
2018$3,850$17,784$11,017
2017$3,850$16,583$10,708
2016$3,850$14,881$10,356
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
68%
76%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2023-2025)

YearPenfield, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
202568%74%81%
202468%79%85%
202368%79%85%
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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 The Charles Finney School and St. Joseph Elementary 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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