Smithtown KinderCare Photo - Front of Building

Best Smithtown Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 2,723 students in Smithtown, NY (there are 6 public schools, serving 3,549 public students). 43% of all K-12 students in Smithtown, NY are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
The top-ranked private schools in Smithtown, NY include St. Patrick Elementary School, Smithtown Christian School, and B.e.s.t. Learning Center.
The average acceptance rate is 68%, which is lower than the New York private school average acceptance rate of 76%.
33% of private schools in Smithtown, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Smithtown Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Smithtown Christian School
Smithtown Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(8)
1 Higbie Dr
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 265-3334
Gr: PK-12 | 353 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Ivy League School
Ivy League School Photo
(4)
211 Brooksite Drive
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 265-4177
Gr: PK-8 | 324 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
B.e.s.t. Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
525 Veterans Memorial Highway
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 864-4064
Gr: NS-PK | 159 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Developmental Disabilities Institute
Special Education School
99 Hollywood Dr
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 366-2916
Gr: PK | 1,379 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Patrick Elementary School
(Catholic)
(1)
284 E Main St
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 724-0285
Gr: PK-8 | 463 students
Smithtown KinderCare
Smithtown KinderCare Photo - Front of Building
Daycare / Preschool
113 Terry Rd.
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 979-5018
Gr: NS-PK | 45 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Smithtown, New York

Smithtown, New York Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
100 Landing Ave.
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 863-3040
Gr: PK-K | 163 students

Overview

This Town (Smithtown)
This State (NY)
# Schools
6 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,723 Students
424,518 Students
% Average Students of Color
22%
39%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
180 Teachers
41,471 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
81%
76%
Average Class Size
15 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
13 courses
11 courses
Average SAT score
1123
(Out of 1600)
1253
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
28

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$26,793
$22,417
Average % on Financial Aid
12%
33%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,200
$9,639
Average Acceptance Rate
68%
76%
Average Endowment Size
$26.15 million
$48.84 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.56
0.59
# American Indian Students
n/a
949 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# 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
n/a
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
1,655 Students
81,665 Students
% of Others Students
58%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 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 B.e.s.t. Learning Center.
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 15%).
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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