Saratoga County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 14 private schools serving 1,708 students in Saratoga County, NY (there are 51 public schools, serving 31,204 public students). 5% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the New York private school average acceptance rate of 79%.
57% of private schools in Saratoga County, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Saratoga County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Clements Regional Catholic School
Gr: PK-5 | 277 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
231 Lake Ave
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
(518) 584-7350
Saratoga Central Catholic High School Photo
Gr: 6-12 | 198 students
Sports: 10
Catholic
247 Broadway
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
(518) 587-7070
(2)
Saratoga Independent School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 183 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 10
459 Lake Avenue
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
(518) 583-0841
Map of Ambleside School
Gr: PK-4 | 12 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Christian
97 Hamilton Ave
Corinth, NY 12822
(518) 744-5320
Map of Augustine Classical Academy
Gr: K-12 | 111 students
Christian
7 N Main St
Mechanicville, NY 12118
(518) 541-2089
Clifton KinderCare Photo
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
518 Vischer Ferry Rd.
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 348-0233
Map of Ketchum-grande School Of The Charlton School.
Gr: 8-12 | 34 students
All-girls | Special Education School
322 Lake Hill Rd
Burnt Hills, NY 12027
(518) 399-8182
Map of Malta Montessori
Gr: PK-5 | 50 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Montessori School
100 Saratoga Village Blvd Ste 34a
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
(518) 633-1971
Mother Teresa Academy Photo
Gr: NS-K | 175 students
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
1 Executive Park Dr
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 280-4227
Map of St. Mary S School
Gr: PK-5 | 192 students
Catholic
40 Thompson St
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
(518) 885-7300
Map of St. Mary's School
Gr: PK-7 | 230 students
Catholic
12 6th St
Waterford, NY 12188
(518) 727-7917
Map of The Sara Marie School
Gr: PK-1 | 74 students
Specialized Curriculum
942 Route 146
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 280-3982
Map of Waldorf School Of Saratoga Springs
Gr: PK-8 | 129 students
62 York Ave.
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
(518) 587-0549
(8)
Map of Wilton Baptist Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 43 students
Sports: 3
Baptist
755 Saratoga Rd
Gansevoort, NY 12831
(518) 583-2736
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Saratoga County Private Schools (Closed)

Ambleside School of the Adirondacks Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 26 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Christian
15 Burke Dr
Queensbury, NY 12804
(518) 744-5320
Map of Learning To Know Educational Center
Gr: K | 18 students
Daycare / Preschool
1536 Crescent Rd
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 371-3722
St. George's School Photo
Gr: NS-2 | 79 students
Episcopal
912 Route 146
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 280-7196
Map of Saratoga Hansel & Gretel
Gr: PK-K | 5 students
Daycare / Preschool
66 Seward Street
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
(518) 584-0934
Spa Christian School Photo
Gr: PK-7 | 50 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Christian
206 Greenfield Avenue
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
(518) 885-0508
(1)

Overview

Category
This State (NY)
US
# Schools
14 Schools

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# Students
1,708 Students
424,657 Students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

% Average Students of Color
11%
39%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
169 Teachers
41,688 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
98%
75%
Average Class Size
18 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
4 courses
12 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,241
$21,768
Average % on Financial Aid
13%
34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$750
$10,886
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
79%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.54
0.59

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# American Indian Students
3 Students
949 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
48 Students
18,397 Students
% Asian Students
3%
5%

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# Hispanic Students
23 Students
33,759 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
8%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# Black Students
16 Students
33,696 Students
% Black Students
1%
8%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# White Students
959 Students
252,994 Students
% White Students
56%
60%

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# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
538 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
660 Students
81,171 Students
% of Others Students
39%
19%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Saratoga County, NY?
The top ranked private schools in Saratoga County, NY include Saratoga Independent School, St. Clements Regional Catholic School, and Saratoga Central Catholic High School.
How many private schools are located in Saratoga County?
14 private schools are located in Saratoga County.
How diverse are private schools in Saratoga County?
Saratoga County private schools are approximately 11% minority students, which is lower than the New York private school average of 39%.
What percentage of students in Saratoga County go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Saratoga County are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Saratoga County?
57% of private schools in Saratoga County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Saratoga County are often viewed compared to one another?

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