Redemption Christian Academy Photo - Students

Best Troy Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 875 students in Troy, NY (there are 17 public schools, serving 7,987 public students). 10% of all K-12 students in Troy, NY are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
The top-ranked private schools in Troy, NY include La Salle Institute and Emma Willard School.
The average acceptance rate is 72%, which is lower than the New York private school average acceptance rate of 75%.
50% of private schools in Troy, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Troy Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Emma Willard School
Emma Willard School Photo - Klilngenstein Concert Hall
All-girls
285 Pawling Avenue
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 833-1301
Gr: 9-12 | 354 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 36 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
La Salle Institute
(Catholic)
(2)
174 Williams Rd
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 283-2500
Gr: 6-12 | 445 students Sports: 19 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Redemption Christian Academy
Redemption Christian Academy Photo - Students
(Christian)
(5)
192 Ninth Street
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 272-6679
Gr: K-12 Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 25 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
116 Pinewoods Ave
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 274-4994
Gr: PK-8 | 76 students Avg. class size: 12 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Troy, New York

Troy, New York Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
451 Marshland Court
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 274-6202
Gr: PK-6 | 159 students
308 Spring Avenue
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 274-3655
Gr: PK-6 | 176 students Tuition listed

Overview

This Town (Troy)
This State (NY)
# Schools
4 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
875 Students
424,606 Students
% Average Students of Color
19%
39%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
121 Teachers
41,472 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
62%
75%
Average Class Size
11 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
18 courses
11 courses
Average SAT score
1206
(Out of 1600)
1253
Average ACT score
29
(Out of 36)
28

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$42,232
$22,458
Average Summer Program Cost
$775
$2,359
Average % on Financial Aid
67%
33%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$20,146
$9,699
Average Acceptance Rate
72%
75%
Average Endowment Size
$245 million
$49.25 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
0.59
# American Indian Students
n/a
949 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
115 Students
18,401 Students
% Asian Students
11%
5%
# Hispanic Students
17 Students
33,760 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
8%
# Black Students
182 Students
33,699 Students
% Black Students
18%
8%
# White Students
600 Students
253,292 Students
% White Students
59%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
538 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
101 Students
81,671 Students
% of Others Students
10%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
31 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
13 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Troy, NY?
The top-ranked private schools in Troy, NY include La Salle Institute and Emma Willard School.
How many private schools are located in Troy?
4 private schools are located in Troy.
What percentage of students in Troy go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Troy are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Troy?
50% of private schools in Troy are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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