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Seneca County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 146 students in Seneca County, NY (there are 11 public schools, serving 3,644 public students). 4% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the New York private school average acceptance rate of 79%.
100% of private schools in Seneca County, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Mennonite and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Seneca County (2026-27)

Map of Fayette Mennonite School
Fayette Mennonite School
Gr: 1-8 | 45 students
Mennonite
1468 Leader Rd
Waterloo, NY 13165
(315) 730-4813
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Map of Finger Lakes Christian School
Finger Lakes Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 88 students
Christian
2291 State Route 89
Seneca Falls, NY 13148
(315) 568-2216
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Map of Seneca Bible Baptist Academy
Seneca Bible Baptist Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 13 students
Baptist
1859 Us Route 20
Seneca Falls, NY 13148
(315) 568-9100
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Seneca County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Grove Creek School
Grove Creek School
Gr: 1-7 | 24 students
Amish
7293 County Road 129
Ovid, NY 14521
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Map of Hillside Children's Center
Hillside Children's Center
Gr: K | 39 students
Special Education School
4887 State Route 96a
Romulus, NY 14541
(585) 256-7500
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Map of Interlaken Christian School
Interlaken Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 21 students
Baptist
Po Box 411
Interlaken, NY 14847
(607) 532-8525
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Map of St. Mary School-waterloo
St. Mary School-waterloo
Gr: PK-8 | 141 students
Catholic
35 Center Street
Waterloo, NY 13165
(315) 539-3772
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Map of St. Patricks Elementary School
St. Patricks Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 134 students
Catholic
81 West Bayard Street
Seneca Falls, NY 13148
(315) 568-6295
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Overview

Category
This State (NY)
US
# Schools
3 Schools
# Students
146 Students
424,657 Students
% Average Students of Color
3%
39%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
17 Teachers
41,688 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Acceptance Rate
98%
79%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.09
0.59
# American Indian Students
0 Students
949 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
18,397 Students
% Asian Students
0%
5%
# Hispanic Students
0 Students
33,759 Students
% Hispanic Students
0%
8%
# Black Students
3 Students
33,696 Students
% Black Students
2%
8%
# White Students
145 Students
252,994 Students
% White Students
95%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
538 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
4 Students
81,171 Students
% of Others Students
3%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Seneca County, NY?
3 private schools are located in Seneca County, NY.
What percentage of students in Seneca County go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Seneca County are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Seneca County?
100% of private schools in Seneca County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Mennonite and Christian).
Which private schools in Seneca County are often viewed compared to one another?

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