Best Tompkins County Private Schools (2023-24)

For the 2023-24 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 540 students in Tompkins County, NY (there are 33 public schools, serving 10,394 public students). 5% of all K-12 students in Tompkins County, NY are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
The average acceptance rate is 93%, 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 Christian).

Private Schools in Tompkins County (2023-24)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Cascadilla School
116 Summit Ave
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 272-3110
Grades: 9-12
| 19 students
Covenant Love Community School
Covenant Love Community School Photo - Covenant Love Community School
(Christian)
1768 Dryden Rd
Freeville, NY 13068
(607) 347-4413
Grades: PK-10
| 55 students
Eac Montessori School
Montessori School
120 E King Rd
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 277-7335
Grades: PK-8
| 241 students
Ithaca Montessori School
Montessori School
12 Ascot Pl
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 266-0788
Grades: NS-PK
| 103 students
Ithaca Waldorf School
Special Program Emphasis
20 Nelson Rd
Ithaca, NY 14851
(607) 256-2020
Grades: PK-8
| 57 students
Namaste Montessori School
Montessori School
1608 Trumansburg Rd and 1872 Trumansburg Rd
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 272-0515
Grades: PK-6
| 65 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Tompkins County, New York

Tompkins County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
66 Cayuga St
Trumansburg, NY 14886
(607) 209-4003
Grades: PK-K
| 12 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Tompkins County, NY?
6 private schools are located in Tompkins County, NY.
How diverse are private schools in Tompkins County, NY?
Tompkins County, NY private schools are approximately 23% minority students, which is lower than the New York private school average of 40%.
What percentage of students in Tompkins County, NY go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Tompkins County, NY are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Tompkins County, NY?
17% of private schools in Tompkins County, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

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