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Best New York Private Schools Belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) serving 879 students in New York. You can also find more schools membership associations in New York.
The top ranked private school belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and School Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) in New York is School of the Blessed Sacrament.
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is higher than the New York private school average acceptance rate of 76%.
100% of private schools belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) in New York are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 3

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 3

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) in New York (2026-27)

School of the Blessed Sacrament Photo
School of the Blessed Sacrament
Gr: NS-8 | 356 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
147 West 70th Street
New York, NY 10023
(212) 724-7561
(12)
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Gateway Academy
Gr: NS-12 | 333 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 9
Christian
200 Boscombe Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10309
(718) 966-8695
(8)
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Mount Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 190 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
1001 Broadway
Esopus, NY 12429
(845) 384-8080
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) in New York?
The top ranked private schools belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) in New York is School of the Blessed Sacrament.
How many private schools belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) are located in New York?
3 private schools belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) are located in New York.
What percentage of private schools belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) are religiously affiliated in New York?
100% of private schools belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) in New York are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
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Students
$11,633
Avg. Tuition
59%
Students of Color
9:1
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