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New York Religiously Affiliated Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 1,125 religiously affiliated private schools serving 314,996 students in New York (63% of all schools).
The average tuition cost is $12,433, which is lower than the New York private school average tuition cost of $21,768.
The most common religiously affiliated schools are Catholic (40% of schools), Jewish (28% of schools) and Christian (9% of schools).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 1125
  • # Students Served: 314,996

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 1125
  • # Students Served: 314,996

Top Ranked New York Private Schools by Religious Affiliation (2026-27)

Religious Affiliation
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
African Methodist Episcopal
2
754
19%
Amish
13
276
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Assembly of God
10
963
46%
Baptist
57
3,594
38%
Brethren
1
57
98%
Calvinist
1
149
15%
Catholic
447
143,641
41%
Christian
101
10,566
52%
Church of Christ
2
102
100%
Church of God
4
207
99%
Church of God in Christ
2
124
100%
Episcopal
13
3,761
36%
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)
7
1,455
74%
Friends
6
2,807
25%
Greek Orthodox
9
1,079
17%
Islamic
30
5,431
70%
Jewish
317
129,998
5%
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
26
3,081
51%
Mennonite
17
545
80%
Other
18
2,912
25%
Other Lutheran
1
11
100%
Pentecostal
10
725
49%
Presbyterian
3
480
43%
Seventh Day Adventist
28
2,278
97%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked religiously affiliated private schools in New York?
The top ranked religiously affiliated private schools in New York include The Cathedral School Of St. John The Divine, A Fantis School, and Archbishop Stepinac High School.
How many religiously affiliated private schools are located in New York?
1,125 religiously affiliated private schools are located in New York.
How much do religiously affiliated private schools cost in New York?
The average tuition cost is $12,433, which is lower than the New York private school average tuition cost of $21,768.

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