Smithtown Christian School Photo

Best Smithtown Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 2,886 students in Smithtown, NY (there are 6 public schools, serving 3,659 public students). 44% 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 B.e.s.t. Learning Center, Developmental Disabilities Institute, and St. Patrick Elementary School.
The average acceptance rate is 68%, which is lower than the New York private school average acceptance rate of 74%.
29% of private schools in Smithtown, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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

Overview

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

Student Body:

# Students
2,886 Students
430,262 Students
% Average Students of Color
21%
40%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
181 Teachers
41,976 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
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)
1250
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
28

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$26,793
$22,300
Average % on Financial Aid
12%
34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,200
$9,504
Average Acceptance Rate
68%
74%
Average Endowment Size
$26.15 million
$48.86 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.55
0.60
# American Indian Students
n/a
949 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
61 Students
18,466 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
126 Students
33,844 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
8%
# Black Students
66 Students
33,742 Students
% Black Students
2%
8%
# White Students
973 Students
253,991 Students
% White Students
32%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,694 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
1,805 Students
84,093 Students
% of Others Students
60%
20%
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 B.e.s.t. Learning Center, Developmental Disabilities Institute, and St. Patrick Elementary School.
How many private schools are located in Smithtown?
7 private schools are located in Smithtown.
How diverse are private schools in Smithtown?
Smithtown private schools are approximately 21% minority students, which is lower than the New York private school average of 40%.
What percentage of students in Smithtown go to private school?
44% 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?
29% of private schools in Smithtown are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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