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Best Schenectady Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 private high schools serving 1,022 students in Schenectady, NY.
The top-ranked private high schools in Schenectady, NY include Northeast Parent & Child Society and Brown School.
The average acceptance rate is 56%, which is lower than the New York private high school average acceptance rate of 75%.
60% of private high schools in Schenectady, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Islamic and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Schenectady Private High Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Brown School
Brown School Photo - Welcome to Brown School, a co-ed, Independent school for grades N-8th. Founded in 1893, Brown's 200+ Students receive a strong and diverse education in mathematics, sciences, languages, literature, history, foreign language, liberal arts, fine arts, music, social-emotional learning, and more in a small class setting.
(22)
150 Corlaer Avenue
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 370-0366
Gr: PK-12 | 148 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Northeast Parent & Child Society
Special Education School
(1)
1821 Hamburg St
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 346-1273
Gr: 6-12 | 154 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Annur Islamic School
(Islamic)
(1)
2195 Central Ave
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 395-9866
Gr: PK-11 | 174 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Mekeel Christian School
Mekeel Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(1)
36-38 Sacandaga Rd
Schenectady, NY 12302
(518) 370-4272
Gr: PK-12 | 295 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Notre Dame-bishop Gibbons School
(Catholic)
(1)
2600 Albany St
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 393-3131
Gr: 6-12 | 251 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Schenectady, New York

Schenectady, New York Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1840 Van Vranken Avenue
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 372-5961
Gr: PK-5 | 121 students
1252 Albany Street
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 377-7330
Gr: PK-6 | 140 students

Overview

This Town (Schenectady)
This State (NY)
# Schools
5 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,022 Students
232,192 Students
% Average Students of Color
40%
36%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
99 Teachers
25,007 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
9:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
60%
76%
Average Class Size
16 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
12 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,002
$26,901
Average Acceptance Rate
56%
75%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.70
0.49
# American Indian Students
n/a
429 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
140 Students
11,858 Students
% Asian Students
14%
5%
# Hispanic Students
41 Students
15,698 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
7%
# Black Students
151 Students
16,795 Students
% Black Students
15%
7%
# White Students
483 Students
162,644 Students
% White Students
47%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
10 Students
275 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
197 Students
24,205 Students
% of Others Students
19%
11%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
18 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Schenectady, NY?
The top-ranked private high schools in Schenectady, NY include Northeast Parent & Child Society and Brown School.
How many private high schools are located in Schenectady?
5 private high schools are located in Schenectady.
How diverse are private high schools in Schenectady?
Schenectady private high schools are approximately 40% minority students, which is higher than the New York private school average of 36%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Schenectady?
60% of private high schools in Schenectady are religiously affiliated (most commonly Islamic and Catholic).

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