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For the 2021 school year, there are 49 top private schools in Rochester, New York, serving 8,383 students.
The average private school tuition is $4,262 for elementary schools (view national tuition averages).
The average acceptance rate is 92% (view national acceptance rates).
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body, and the student:teacher ratio is 9:1.
59% of schools are religiously affiliated (most commonly Roman Catholic and Christian).

Top Rochester, NY Private Schools (2021)

  • School Location Grades Students
  • Allendale Columbia School
    Allendale Columbia School Photo - Allendale Columbia School has been a leading independent school in Rochester since 1890.
    (5)
     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)
    (2)
     2400 Chili Avenue
    Rochester, NY 14624
    (585) 247-1112
    Grades: PK-12 | n/a 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
  • Grace Covenant Christian Academy
    (Christian)
     224 Chestnut Ridge Road
    Rochester, NY 14624
    (585) 889-5084
    Grades: PK-2 | 20 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Holy Cross School
    (Roman Catholic)
    (2)
     4488 Lake Ave
    Rochester, NY 14612
    (585) 663-6533
    Grades: PK-6 | 348 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
  • Mcquaid Jesuit
    All-boys (Roman Catholic)
    (2)
     1800 Clinton Avenue S
    Rochester, NY 14618
    (585) 473-1130
    Grades: 6-12 | 849 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
  • 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 | 122 students
  • The Norman Howard School
    Special Education School
     275 Pinnacle Road
    Rochester, NY 14623
    (585) 334-8010
    Grades: 5-12 | 110 students
  • Northside Christian Academy
    (Church of Christ)
     640 Hudson Avenue
    Rochester, NY 14621
    (585) 266-3140
    Grades: PK-4 | 26 students
  • Northstar Christian Academy
    (Baptist)
     332 Spencerport Rd
    Rochester, NY 14606
    (585) 429-5530
    Grades: PK-12 | 386 students
  • Ora Academy
    All-girls (Jewish)
     600 East Ave
    Rochester, NY 14607
    (585) 271-8711
    Grades: 9-11 | 8 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
  • 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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