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Best South Salem Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 101 students in South Salem, NY.

Private Schools in South Salem, NY (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1340 Route 35
South Salem, NY 10590
(914) 977-3662
Gr: PK-K | 101 students

Overview

This Town (South Salem)
This State (NY)
# Schools
1 School

Student Body:

# Students
101 Students
424,518 Students

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
3 Teachers
41,471 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
34:1
10:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.23
0.59
# American Indian Students
n/a
949 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
18,397 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
33,759 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
8%
# Black Students
n/a
33,696 Students
% Black Students
n/a
8%
# White Students
13 Students
252,994 Students
% White Students
13%
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
88 Students
81,665 Students
% of Others Students
87%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in South Salem, NY?
1 private schools are located in South Salem, NY.

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