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Best Thornwood Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 290 students in Thornwood, NY (there are 3 public schools, serving 1,483 public students). 16% of all K-12 students in Thornwood, NY are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).

Private Schools in Thornwood, NY (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
582 Columbus Avenue
Thornwood, NY 10594
(914) 495-6028
Gr: 9-12 | 290 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 35 Tuition listed

Overview

This Town (Thornwood)
This State (NY)
# Schools
1 School

Student Body:

# Students
290 Students
430,262 Students

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
n/a
41,976 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
76%
Average Class Size
15 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
7 courses
11 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$71,700
$22,300
Average % on Financial Aid
25%
34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$15,000
$9,504

Students by Ethnicity:

-
0.60
# American Indian Students
n/a
949 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
18,466 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
33,844 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
8%
# Black Students
n/a
33,742 Students
% Black Students
n/a
8%
# White Students
n/a
253,991 Students
% White Students
n/a
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
n/a
84,093 Students
% of Others Students
n/a
20%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
35 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Thornwood, NY?
1 private schools are located in Thornwood, NY.
What percentage of students in Thornwood go to private school?
16% of all K-12 students in Thornwood are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).

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