Private School Review - Established 2003
The Knox School Top 4 · Most AP Courses (NY)
Harbor Country Day School

Best 11780 New York Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 373 students in 11780, NY (there are 4 public schools, serving 2,668 public students). 12% of all K-12 students in 11780, NY are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
The top ranked private school in 11780, NY is The Knox School.
The average acceptance rate is 75%, which is lower than the New York private school average acceptance rate of 76%.
33% of private schools in 11780, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked 11780 New York Private Schools (2026-27)

The Knox School Photo
The Knox School
Gr: 6-12 | 132 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 39
541 Long Beach Road
Saint James, NY 11780
(631) 686-1600
(10)
View Profile
Harbor Country Day School Photo
Harbor Country Day School
Gr: PK-8
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 11
17 Three Sisters Road
Saint James, NY 11780
(631) 584-5555
(4)
View Profile
Map of Ss Philip & James School
Ss Philip & James School
Gr: PK-8 | 241 students
Catholic
359 Clinton Ave
Saint James, NY 11780
(631) 584-7896
View Profile

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in 11780, NY?
The top ranked private schools in 11780, NY is The Knox School.
How many private schools are located in 11780?
3 private schools are located in 11780.
What percentage of students in 11780 go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in 11780 are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 11780?
33% of private schools in 11780 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Recent Articles

How Much Homework Is Too Much?
How Much Homework Is Too Much?
Learn how to compare private school homework expectations, recognize excessive workloads, evaluate assignment quality, and ask better questions about academic balance before choosing a school for your child.
Learning Support Without a Formal Program
Learning Support Without a Formal Program
Learn what private schools mean by informal learning support, how services differ from formal programs, and which questions families should ask before choosing the right school today.
Beyond AP vs. IB: How to Judge Academic Rigor
Beyond AP vs. IB: How to Judge Academic Rigor
Learn how to judge academic rigor at private schools without AP or IB by examining curriculum depth, assessments, faculty expectations, advanced coursework, student work, and college preparation outcomes.

Filter Schools

School Level
Must Offer Grade
Show more
Gender
School Focus
Religious Affiliation
ADD/ADHD Support
Summer Program

Quick Links

SCHOOL SEARCH TOOLS:
SCHOOL BY TYPE (NY):
OPEN-HOUSES & JOBS:
PUBLIC & BOARDING SCHOOLS:
PRIVATE SCHOOL DATA: