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Best Saratoga County Private Schools (2026-27)

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 15%).
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the New York private school average acceptance rate of 76%.
57% of private schools in Saratoga County, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Saratoga County Private Schools (2026-27)

Saratoga Central Catholic High School Photo
Saratoga Central Catholic High School
Gr: 6-12 | 198 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 10
Catholic
247 Broadway
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
(518) 587-7070
(2)
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Saratoga Independent School Photo
Saratoga Independent School
Gr: PK-8 | 183 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 10
459 Lake Avenue
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
(518) 583-0841
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Map of Ambleside School
Ambleside School
Gr: PK-4 | 12 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Christian
97 Hamilton Ave
Corinth, NY 12822
(518) 744-5320
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Map of Augustine Classical Academy
Augustine Classical Academy
Gr: K-12 | 111 students
Christian
7 N Main St
Mechanicville, NY 12118
(518) 541-2089
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Clifton KinderCare Photo
Clifton KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
518 Vischer Ferry Rd.
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 348-0233
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Map of Ketchum-grande School Of The Charlton School.
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
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Map of Malta Montessori
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
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Map of Mother Teresa Academy
Mother Teresa Academy
Gr: PK-K | 175 students
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
1 Executive Park Dr
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 280-4227
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Map of St. Clements Regional Catholic School
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
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Map of St. Mary S School
St. Mary S School
Gr: PK-5 | 192 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
40 Thompson St
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
(518) 885-7300
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Map of St. Mary's School
St. Mary's School
Gr: PK-7 | 230 students
Catholic
12 6th St
Waterford, NY 12188
(518) 727-7917
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Map of The Sara Marie School
The Sara Marie School
Gr: PK-1 | 74 students
Specialized Curriculum
942 Route 146
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 280-3982
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Map of Waldorf School Of Saratoga Springs
Waldorf School Of Saratoga Springs
Gr: PK-8 | 129 students
62 York Ave.
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
(518) 587-0549
(8)
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Map of Wilton Baptist Academy
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
Ambleside School of the Adirondacks
Gr: PK-8 | 26 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Christian
15 Burke Dr
Queensbury, NY 12804
(518) 744-5320
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Map of Learning To Know Educational Center
Learning To Know Educational Center
Gr: K | 18 students
Daycare / Preschool
1536 Crescent Rd
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 371-3722
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St. George's School Photo
St. George's School
Gr: NS-2 | 79 students
Episcopal
912 Route 146
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 280-7196
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Map of Saratoga Hansel & Gretel
Saratoga Hansel & Gretel
Gr: PK-K | 5 students
Daycare / Preschool
66 Seward Street
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
(518) 584-0934
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Spa Christian School Photo
Spa Christian School
Gr: PK-7 | 50 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Christian
206 Greenfield Avenue
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
(518) 885-0508
(1)
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Overview

Category
This State (NY)
US
# Schools
14 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearSaratoga County Total Schools
202514
202417
202317
202214
202115
202016
201918
201818
201717
201618
201517
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# Students
1,708 Students
424,623 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearSaratoga County AverageNew York (NY) AverageNational Average
2025131246179
2024108238172
2023105238174
2022122250185
2021114245180
2020118242171
2019114247175
2018114245172
2017128242180
2016130241178
2015134230167
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% Average Students of Color
11%
39%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearSaratoga County AverageNew York (NY) AverageNational Average
202511%40%34%
20249%40%34%
202312%40%33%
202213%40%33%
202113%41%32%
202013%41%32%
201911%40%31%
201812%39%31%
201717%40%32%
201615%40%32%
201516%41%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
169 Teachers
41,519 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearSaratoga County AverageNew York (NY) AverageNational Average
202510:110:111:1
202410:110:111:1
20239:111:111:1
20229:111:111:1
20219:111:111:1
20209:111:112:1
20199:111:112:1
20189:111:112:1
201710:111:112:1
20169:111:112:1
201511:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
98%
76%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearSaratoga County AverageNew York (NY) AverageNational Average
202598%76%55%
202474%75%54%
202357%75%54%
202250%76%54%
202150%74%54%
202050%74%54%
201957%73%53%
201871%73%53%
201771%72%53%
201667%73%52%
201571%72%52%
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Average Class Size
17 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearSaratoga County AverageNew York (NY) AverageNational Average
2025171515
2024141515
2023141515
2022141515
2021141515
2020141515
2019131615
2018131615
2017131615
2016131615
2015171615
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Average Number of AP Courses
4 courses
11 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearSaratoga County AverageNew York (NY) AverageNational Average
202541113
202441012
202341011
202241011
202141011
202041011
201941011
20184911
20174910
20163910
20151910
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,868
$22,451

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearSaratoga County AverageNew York (NY) AverageNational Average
2025$13,711$22,300$15,012
2024$5,533$21,636$13,254
2023$5,533$21,117$12,626
2022$4,877$19,707$12,187
2021$4,877$19,162$11,800
2020$4,600$18,832$11,512
2019$5,560$18,073$11,293
2018$5,560$17,784$11,017
2017$5,324$16,583$10,708
2016$5,318$14,881$10,356
2015$4,136$14,120$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
13%
33%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearSaratoga County AverageNew York (NY) AverageNational Average
202513%34%34%
202425%33%34%
202325%34%34%
202225%34%33%
202125%33%33%
202025%33%32%
201924%32%31%
201824%32%30%
201724%31%30%
201615%31%29%
201515%30%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$750
$9,892

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearSaratoga County AverageNew York (NY) AverageNational Average
2025$750$9,504$7,073
2024$750$9,775$6,930
2023$750$10,192$6,469
2022$750$9,153$6,289
2021$750$8,840$6,055
2020$750$8,813$5,921
2019$750$8,764$5,795
2018$750$7,563$5,456
2017$750$6,602$5,319
2016$750$6,842$5,105
2015$750$6,353$5,030
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Average Acceptance Rate
100%
76%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2016-2025)

YearSaratoga County AverageNew York (NY) AverageNational Average
2025100%74%81%
202499%79%85%
202399%79%85%
201999%77%85%
201899%77%85%
201799%79%85%
201698%80%85%
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Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$48.86 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.54
0.59

Diversity Score Trends

YearSaratoga County AverageNew York (NY) AverageNational Average
20250.540.600.65
20240.530.600.65
20230.550.620.65
20220.540.620.64
20210.540.620.64
20200.550.620.64
20190.490.610.63
20180.480.610.63
20170.470.610.61
20160.480.620.61
20150.480.620.61
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# American Indian Students
3 Students
949 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
48 Students
18,397 Students
% Asian Students
3%
5%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearSaratoga County AverageNew York (NY) AverageNational Average
20253%4%5%
20243%4%5%
20234%4%5%
20223%5%4%
20213%5%4%
20204%4%4%
20193%5%4%
20183%5%4%
20171%4%4%
20161%4%4%
20152%4%4%
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# Hispanic Students
23 Students
33,759 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
8%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearSaratoga County AverageNew York (NY) AverageNational Average
20251%8%9%
20241%8%9%
20231%9%9%
20223%9%8%
20213%9%9%
20202%9%9%
20192%10%8%
20182%10%8%
20171%9%8%
20161%9%8%
20151%9%8%
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# Black Students
16 Students
33,696 Students
% Black Students
1%
8%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearSaratoga County AverageNew York (NY) AverageNational Average
20251%8%7%
20241%8%7%
20231%9%8%
20221%9%7%
20211%9%7%
20201%9%8%
20191%9%7%
20181%9%7%
20171%11%7%
20161%11%7%
20151%11%8%
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# White Students
959 Students
252,994 Students
% White Students
56%
60%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearSaratoga County AverageNew York (NY) AverageNational Average
202556%59%52%
202460%59%52%
202356%57%52%
202258%57%54%
202158%57%54%
202057%58%54%
201966%58%56%
201867%58%56%
201766%58%58%
201665%58%58%
201565%58%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
538 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
660 Students
81,443 Students
% of Others Students
39%
19%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearSaratoga County AverageNew York (NY) AverageNational Average
202539%20%26%
202435%20%26%
202338%20%25%
202235%18%25%
202135%19%25%
202036%19%24%
201928%18%24%
201827%18%23%
201731%18%22%
201632%18%22%
201531%18%21%
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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 Central Catholic High School and Saratoga Independent 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 15%).
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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