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For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 2,723 students in Smithtown, NY, 43% of all K-12 students in Smithtown, NY are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NY state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 82%, which is higher than the New York private school average acceptance rate of 79%.
33% of private schools in Smithtown, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Smithtown Private Schools (2026-27)

Smithtown Christian School Photo
Smithtown Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 353 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 16
Christian
1 Higbie Dr
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 265-3334
(8)
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Ivy League School
Gr: PK-8 | 324 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 3
211 Brooksite Drive
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 265-4177
(4)
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Developmental Disabilities Institute
Gr: PK | 1,379 students
Special Education School
99 Hollywood Dr
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 366-2916
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Map of St. Patrick Elementary School
St. Patrick Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 463 students
Catholic
284 E Main St
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 724-0285
(1)
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B.e.s.t. Learning Center
Gr: NS-PK | 159 students
Daycare / Preschool
525 Veterans Memorial Highway
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 864-4064
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Smithtown KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK | 45 students
Daycare / Preschool
113 Terry Rd.
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 979-5018
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Smithtown, New York Private Schools (Closed)

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Tutor Time Care Lrng-smithtown
Gr: PK-K | 163 students
Daycare / Preschool
100 Landing Ave.
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 863-3040
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Smithtown, NY Private School Trends

6
Private Schools
2,723
Students
$10,380
Avg. Tuition
15
Avg. Class Size
22%
Students of Color
15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Smithtown)
This State (NY)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,795 Schools
# Students
2,723 Students
424,657 Students
% Students of Color
22%
39%
0.56
0.59
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
949 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
60 Students
18,397 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
126 Students
33,759 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
8%
# Black Students
66 Students
33,696 Students
% Black Students
2%
8%
# White Students
961 Students
252,994 Students
% White Students
34%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
538 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
1,655 Students
81,171 Students
% of Others Students
58%
19%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
180 Teachers
41,688 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
81%
75%
Average Class Size
15 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
13 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1123
(Out of 1600)
1261
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
29
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,380
$21,768
Average % on Financial Aid
12%
34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,200
$10,886
Average Endowment Size
$2.3 million
$31.78 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
82%
79%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Smithtown, NY?
The top ranked private schools in Smithtown, NY include St. Patrick Elementary School, Smithtown Christian School, and Developmental Disabilities Institute.
How many private schools are located in Smithtown?
6 private schools are located in Smithtown.
How diverse are private schools in Smithtown?
Smithtown private schools are approximately 22% minority students, which is lower than the New York private school average of 39%.
What percentage of students in Smithtown go to private school?
43% of all K-12 students in Smithtown are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Smithtown?
33% of private schools in Smithtown are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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