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St. Lawrence County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 563 students in St. Lawrence County, NY (there are 39 public schools, serving 13,896 public students). 4% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the New York private school average acceptance rate of 79%.
78% of private schools in St. Lawrence County, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Amish).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked St. Lawrence County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Little River Community School
Little River Community School
Gr: K-12 | 33 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Alternative School
1227 County Route 25
Canton, NY 13617
(315) 379-9474
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Map of Akwesasne Freedom School
Akwesasne Freedom School
Gr: PK-8 | 61 students
Specialized Curriculum
31 Village Rd
Hogansburg, NY 13655
(518) 358-2073
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Map of Deer Crossing Amish School
Deer Crossing Amish School
Gr: 1-8 | 15 students
Amish
175 Pollock Rd
Madrid, NY 13660
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Map of The Holy Name Of Jesus Academy
The Holy Name Of Jesus Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 96 students
All-girls (Catholic)
337 Trippany Rd
Massena, NY 13662
(315) 769-6030
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Map of Locust Grove
Locust Grove
Gr: 1-8 | 20 students
Amish
Johnson Rd
Rensselaer Falls, NY 13680
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Map of St. James Elementary School
St. James Elementary School
Gr: PK-6 | 110 students
Catholic
20 S Gordon St
Gouverneur, NY 13642
(315) 287-0130
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Map of St. Mary's Elementary School
St. Mary's Elementary School
Gr: PK-6 | 96 students
Catholic
45 Lawrence Avenue
Potsdam, NY 13676
(315) 265-3511
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Map of Siena Academy
Siena Academy
Gr: K-4 | 31 students
Catholic
2 Powers St
Canton, NY 13617
(315) 221-8069
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Map of Trinity Catholic School
Trinity Catholic School
Gr: PK-6 | 101 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
188 Main St
Massena, NY 13662
(315) 769-5911
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St. Lawrence County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Anderson Valley School
Anderson Valley School
Gr: 1-8 | 20 students
Amish
244 Winter Rd
Rensselaer Falls, NY 13680
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Map of Maple Ridge School
Maple Ridge School
Gr: 1-8 | 22 students
Amish
Townline Rd
Rensselaer Falls, NY 13680
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Map of Mud Lake School
Mud Lake School
Gr: 1-8 | 23 students
Amish
Mayhew Rd
De Peyster, NY 13633
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Map of Pleasant View School
Pleasant View School
Gr: 1-8 | 22 students
Amish
State Rt 184
Heuvelton, NY 13654
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Map of Plimpton School
Plimpton School
Gr: 1-8 | 17 students
Amish
Plimpton School Cr 10
De Peyster, NY 13633
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Map of Red Oak School
Red Oak School
Gr: 2-7 | 15 students
Amish
County Route 10
De Peyster, NY 13633
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Map of Riverview School
Riverview School
Gr: 1-8 | 15 students
Amish
Horseshoe Rd
Heuvelton, NY 13654
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Map of Rock Island School
Rock Island School
Gr: 1-8 | 13 students
Amish
Old Dekalb Rd
Rensselaer Falls, NY 13680
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Map of St. Therese's Academy
St. Therese's Academy
Gr: K-8 | 32 students
All-boys (Catholic)
68 County Route 55
Nicholville, NY 12965
(315) 328-4027
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Map of Townline School
Townline School
Gr: 1-7 | 28 students
Amish
Bishop Rd
Heuvelton, NY 13654
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Map of Twin Maples School
Twin Maples School
Gr: 1-7 | 23 students
Amish
West Lake Rd
De Peyster, NY 13633
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Overview

Category
This State (NY)
US
# Schools
9 Schools
# Students
563 Students
424,657 Students
% Average Students of Color
21%
39%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
65 Teachers
41,688 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
99%
75%
Average Class Size
12 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,318
$21,768
Average % on Financial Aid
15%
34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,000
$10,886
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
79%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.49
0.59
# American Indian Students
50 Students
949 Students
% American Indian Students
8%
<1%
# Asian Students
8 Students
18,397 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
17 Students
33,759 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
8%
# Black Students
10 Students
33,696 Students
% Black Students
2%
8%
# White Students
421 Students
252,994 Students
% White Students
69%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
538 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
103 Students
81,171 Students
% of Others Students
17%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in St. Lawrence County, NY?
The top ranked private schools in St. Lawrence County, NY is Little River Community School.
How many private schools are located in St. Lawrence County?
9 private schools are located in St. Lawrence County.
How diverse are private schools in St. Lawrence County?
St. Lawrence County private schools are approximately 21% minority students, which is lower than the New York private school average of 39%.
What percentage of students in St. Lawrence County go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in St. Lawrence County are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in St. Lawrence County?
78% of private schools in St. Lawrence County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Amish).
Which private schools in St. Lawrence County are often viewed compared to one another?

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