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Tompkins County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 549 students in Tompkins County, NY (there are 33 public schools, serving 10,366 public students). 5% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
The average acceptance rate is 94%, which is higher than the New York private school average acceptance rate of 79%.
17% of private schools in Tompkins County, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 6
  • # Students Served: 549
  • Average Tuition: $12,587
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 34%
  • Acceptance Rate: 94%
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 16%
  • View Tompkins County, NY School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 6
  • # Students Served: 549
  • Average Tuition: $12,587
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 34%
  • Acceptance Rate: 94%
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 16%
  • View Tompkins County, NY School Trends

Top Ranked Tompkins County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Cascadilla School
Cascadilla School
Gr: 8-12 | 8 students
116 Summit Ave
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 272-3110
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Map of Eac Montessori School
Eac Montessori School
Gr: PK-8 | 219 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Montessori School
120 E King Rd
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 277-7335
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Map of Ithaca Montessori School
Ithaca Montessori School
Gr: NS-PK | 103 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Montessori School
12 Ascot Pl
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 266-0788
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Ithaca Waldorf School
Gr: PK-8 | 74 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 7
Waldorf School
20 Nelson Rd
Ithaca, NY 14851
(607) 256-2020
(9)
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Namaste Montessori School
Gr: PK-6 | 72 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Montessori School
1608 Trumansburg Rd and 1872 Trumansburg Rd
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 272-0515
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Willow Glen Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 73 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
1768 Dryden Rd
Freeville, NY 13068
(607) 347-4413
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Tompkins County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Trumansburg Montessori School
Trumansburg Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 12 students
Montessori School
66 Cayuga St
Trumansburg, NY 14886
(607) 209-4003
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Overview

Category
This State (NY)
US
# Schools
6 Schools
# Students
549 Students
424,657 Students
% Average Students of Color
16%
39%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
87 Teachers
41,836 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
23%
76%
Average Class Size
16 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
23 courses
12 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,587
$21,773
Average Summer Program Cost
$75
$2,323
Average % on Financial Aid
34%
34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,475
$11,790
Average Acceptance Rate
94%
79%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.59
0.59
# American Indian Students
2 Students
949 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
32 Students
18,397 Students
% Asian Students
6%
5%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
33,759 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
8%
# Black Students
9 Students
33,696 Students
% Black Students
2%
8%
# White Students
255 Students
252,994 Students
% White Students
46%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
538 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
248 Students
81,171 Students
% of Others Students
45%
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 Tompkins County, NY?
The top ranked private schools in Tompkins County, NY is Cascadilla School.
How many private schools are located in Tompkins County?
6 private schools are located in Tompkins County.
How diverse are private schools in Tompkins County?
Tompkins County private schools are approximately 16% minority students, which is lower than the New York private school average of 39%.
What percentage of students in Tompkins County go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Tompkins County are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Tompkins County?
17% of private schools in Tompkins County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other).
Which private schools in Tompkins County are often viewed compared to one another?

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