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Best Rochester Private Schools (2022)

For the 2022 school year, there are 47 private schools serving 8,003 students in Rochester, NY.
The best top ranked private schools in Rochester, NY include Northstar Christian Academy, Our Lady Of Mercy School For Young Women and Aquinas Institute.
The average acceptance rate is 92%, which is higher than the New York private school average acceptance rate of 78%.
57% of private schools in Rochester, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Roman Catholic and Jewish).

Top Ranked Rochester Private Schools (2022)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Allendale Columbia School
Allendale Columbia School Photo - Allendale Columbia School has been a leading independent school in Rochester since 1890.
(6)
519 Allens Creek Road
Rochester, NY 14618
(585) 381-4560
Grades: NS-12
| 349 students
Aquinas Institute
(Roman Catholic)
1127 Dewey Ave
Rochester, NY 14613
(585) 254-2020
Grades: 6-12
| 726 students
Archangel School
Archangel School Photo
(Roman Catholic)
(3)
2400 Chili Avenue
Rochester, NY 14624
(585) 247-1112
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
The Harley School
The Harley School Photo - Class outside at The Harley School.
1981 Clover Street
Rochester, NY 14618
(585) 442-1770
Grades: PK-12
| 500 students
Holy Cross School
(Roman Catholic)
(2)
4488 Lake Ave
Rochester, NY 14612
(585) 663-6533
Grades: PK-6
| 348 students
Mcquaid Jesuit
All-boys (Roman Catholic)
(2)
1800 Clinton Avenue S
Rochester, NY 14618
(585) 473-1130
Grades: 6-12
| 849 students
Nazareth Elementary School
Nazareth Elementary School Photo - Faith, Love & Learning Thrive at Nazareth Elementary! This photo of our entire student body and dedicated staff was taken during our celebration of Catholic Schools Week.
(Roman Catholic)
311 Flower City Park
Rochester, NY 14615
(585) 458-3786
Grades: PK-6
| 129 students
Northstar Christian Academy
(Baptist)
332 Spencerport Rd
Rochester, NY 14606
(585) 429-5530
Grades: PK-12
| 386 students
Our Lady Of Mercy School For Young Women
Our Lady Of Mercy School For Young Women Photo - Our Lady of Mercy School for Young Women is the only college preparatory, faith-based private school, exclusively for young women in the Rochester region. We build life-changing competence, confidence, and compassion that prepares and inspires young women to achieve the highest level of success in college, in career, and in the community.
All-girls (Roman Catholic)
1437 Blossom Road
Rochester, NY 14610
(585) 288-7120
Grades: 6-12
| 799 students
Rochester Christian School
Rochester Christian School Photo - Open Houses
(Christian)
(1)
260 Embury Road
Rochester, NY 14625
(585) 671-4910
Grades: PK-8
| 185 students
Asbury Day Care Center
Daycare / Preschool
1050 East Ave
Rochester, NY 14607
(585) 461-2920
Grades: PK-K
| 19 students
Bay Knoll Sda School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
2639 Ridge Road East
Rochester, NY 14622
(585) 467-2722
Grades: K-8
| 19 students
Bishop Kearney High School
(Roman Catholic)
125 Kings Hwy S
Rochester, NY 14617
(585) 342-4000
Grades: 6-12
| 277 students
Bread Of Life Christian Academy
2505 Browncroft Boulevard
Rochester, NY 14625
(585) 586-3140
Grades: K-8
| 80 students
The Children's Center Of Brighton #2
Daycare / Preschool
2541 Lac De Ville Blvd
Rochester, NY 14618
(585) 442-7400
Grades: K
| 66 students
The Children's School @ URMC
The Children's School @ URMC Photo - Infant Classroom
Daycare / Preschool
55 Castleman Rd
Rochester, NY 14620
(585) 273-3677
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
Crestwood Childrens Center
Special Education School
2075 Scottsville Rd
Rochester, NY 14623
(585) 429-2844
Grades: PK-8
| 87 students
Destiny Christian School & Preschool
(Christian)
1876 Elmwood Ave
Rochester, NY 14620
(585) 473-1680
Grades: PK-12
| 161 students
Greece Christian School
(Assembly of God)
750 Long Pond Rd
Rochester, NY 14612
(585) 723-1165
Grades: PK-8
| 233 students
Greece Montessori School
Montessori School
(5)
300 Chesterton Road
Rochester, NY 14626
(585) 227-4830
Grades: PK-K
| 53 students
Hamidiye Academy
(Islamic)
853 Culver Rd
Rochester, NY 14609
(585) 301-4148
Grades: 5-7
| 14 students
Hillel Community Day School
(Jewish)
191 Fairfield Dr
Rochester, NY 14620
(585) 271-6877
Grades: K-7
| 81 students
Hillside Children's Center -andrews Trahey Campus
Special Education School
1183 Monroe Ave
Rochester, NY 14620
(585) 256-7628
Grades: 1-12
| 80 students
Hope Hall School
(1)
1612 Buffalo Rd
Rochester, NY 14624
(585) 426-0210
Grades: 2-12
| 152 students
Mary Cariola Childrens Center
Special Education School
1000 Elmwood Ave Ste 100
Rochester, NY 14620
(585) 271-0761
Grades: K-12
| 152 students
Montessori School Of Rochester
Montessori School
(1)
220 Idlewood Road
Rochester, NY 14618
(585) 256-2520
Grades: PK-2
| 83 students
Nativity Preparatory Academy
(Roman Catholic)
15 Whalin St
Rochester, NY 14620
(585) 271-1630
Grades: 5-7
| 59 students
The Norman Howard School
Special Education School
275 Pinnacle Road
Rochester, NY 14623
(585) 334-8010
Grades: 5-12
| 96 students
Northside Christian Academy
(Church of Christ)
640 Hudson Avenue
Rochester, NY 14621
(585) 266-3140
Grades: PK-4
| 26 students
Ora Academy
All-girls (Jewish)
600 East Ave
Rochester, NY 14607
(585) 271-8711
Grades: 9-11
| 8 students
Penfield KinderCare
Penfield KinderCare Photo - Lobby
Daycare / Preschool
1606 Penfield Rd
Rochester, NY 14625
(585) 586-3940
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
Pinnacle Lutheran School
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
250 Pinnacle Rd
Rochester, NY 14623
(585) 334-6500
Grades: K
| 44 students
Rich Beginnings Child Care Center
Daycare / Preschool
601 Edgewood Ave
Rochester, NY 14618
(585) 244-3650
Grades: PK-K
| 28 students
Rit - Margaret's House
Daycare / Preschool
112 Lomb Memorial Drive
Rochester, NY 14623
(585) 475-5176
Grades: PK-K
| 41 students
Rochester Childfirst Network
Daycare / Preschool
941 South Avenue
Rochester, NY 14620
(585) 473-2858
Grades: NS-PK
| 53 students
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