Top 5 Best Rochester Private High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 16 private high schools serving 4,498 students in Rochester, NY.
The top ranked private high schools in Rochester, NY include Our Lady Of Mercy School For Young Women, The Harley School and Aquinas Institute.
The average acceptance rate is 89%, which is higher than the New York private high school average acceptance rate of 74%.
50% of private high schools in Rochester, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

Top Ranked Rochester Private High Schools (2024)

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
| 356 students
Aquinas Institute
(Catholic)
1127 Dewey Ave
Rochester, NY 14613
(585) 254-2020
Grades: 6-12
| 705 students
Archangel School
Archangel School Photo
(Catholic)
(5)
2400 Chili Avenue
Rochester, NY 14624
(585) 247-1112
Grades: PK-12
| students
The Harley School
The Harley School Photo - Class outside at The Harley School.
1981 Clover Street
Rochester, NY 14618
(585) 277-1103
Grades: PK-12
| 511 students
Mary Cariola Childrens Center
Special Education School
1000 Elmwood Ave Ste 100
Rochester, NY 14620
(585) 244-0570
Grades: PK-12
| 337 students
Mcquaid Jesuit
All-boys (Catholic)
(3)
1800 Clinton Avenue S
Rochester, NY 14618
(585) 473-1130
Grades: 6-12
| 794 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 (Catholic)
1437 Blossom Road
Rochester, NY 14610
(585) 288-7120
Grades: 6-12
| 799 students
Destiny Christian School & Preschool
(Christian)
1876 Elmwood Ave
Rochester, NY 14620
(585) 473-1680
Grades: PK-12
| 161 students
Hillside Children's Center -andrews Trahey Campus
Special Education School
1183 Monroe Ave
Rochester, NY 14620
(585) 256-7628
Grades: 4-12
| 75 students
Hope Hall School
(1)
1612 Buffalo Rd
Rochester, NY 14624
(585) 426-0210
Grades: 3-12
| 134 students
The Norman Howard School
Special Education School
275 Pinnacle Road
Rochester, NY 14623
(585) 334-8010
Grades: 5-12
| 95 students
Northstar Christian Academy
(Baptist)
332 Spencerport Rd
Rochester, NY 14606
(585) 429-5530
Grades: K-12
| 265 students
Ora Academy
All-girls (Jewish)
600 East Ave
Rochester, NY 14607
(585) 271-8711
Grades: 9-12
| 11 students
Rochester School For The Deaf
Special Education School
1545 Saint Paul St
Rochester, NY 14621
(585) 544-1240
Grades: PK-12
| 136 students
Talmudical Institute Of Upstate Ny
All-boys (Jewish)
769 Park Ave
Rochester, NY 14607
(585) 473-2810
Grades: 9-12
| 30 students
Villa Of Hope
Special Education School
3300 Dewey Ave
Rochester, NY 14616
(585) 865-1550
Grades: 8-12
| 89 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Rochester, New York

Rochester, New York Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
420 Lexington Ave
Rochester, NY 14613
(585) 254-8180
Grades: K-7
| 115 students
64 Maiden Lane
Rochester, NY 14616
(585) 663-1220
Grades: K-6
| 122 students
1125 Calkins Road
Rochester, NY 14623
(716) 359-1230
Grades: K-12
| 104 students
899 Jay Street
Rochester, NY 14611
(585) 328-4800
Grades: PK-6
| 191 students
985 Ebner Dr,
Rochester, NY 14625
(585) 872-4950
Grades: 3-12
| 21 students
1161 Monroe Ave
Rochester, NY 14620
(585) 461-2639
Grades: PK-6
| 40 students
901 Portland Avenue
Rochester, NY 14621
(585) 467-9201
Grades: NS-6
| 187 students
150 Lettington Drive
Rochester, NY 14624
(585) 235-2391
Grades: PK-6
| 138 students
545 Humboldt Street
Rochester, NY 14610
(585) 654-9437
Grades: PK-6
| 129 students
2376 Ridge Road West
Rochester, NY 14626
(585) 225-3450
Grades: PK-6
| 201 students
400 Rogers Parkway
Rochester, NY 14617
(585) 266-0413
Grades: PK-6
| 179 students
841 Genesee Street
Rochester, NY 14611
(585) 235-4140
Grades: PK-6
| 180 students
2617 East Ave
Rochester, NY 14610
(585) 381-1220
Grades: 6-8
| 290 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Rochester, NY?
The top ranked private high schools in Rochester, NY include Our Lady Of Mercy School For Young Women, The Harley School and Aquinas Institute.
How many private high schools are located in Rochester, NY?
16 private high schools are located in Rochester, NY.
How diverse are private high schools in Rochester, NY?
Rochester, NY private high schools are approximately 30% minority students, which is lower than the New York private school average of 37%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Rochester, NY?
50% of private high schools in Rochester, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

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