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Utica Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 997 students in Utica, NY, 10% of all K-12 students in Utica, NY are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NY state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is higher than the New York private school average acceptance rate of 79%.
60% of private schools in Utica, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Pentecostal).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Utica Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Notre Dame Junior Senior High School
Notre Dame Junior Senior High School
Gr: 7-12 | 406 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Catholic
2 Notre Dame Ln
Utica, NY 13502
(315) 724-5118
(1)
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Map of Tilton School
Tilton School
Gr: K-12 | 117 students
Special Education School
1550 Champlin Ave
Utica, NY 13502
(315) 235-7670
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Map of Christian Heritage School
Christian Heritage School
Gr: PK-11 | 110 students
Pentecostal
2191 State Route 5
Utica, NY 13502
(315) 790-5602
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Map of Notre Dame Elementary School
Notre Dame Elementary School
Gr: PK-5 | 308 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Catholic
11 Barton Ave
Utica, NY 13502
(315) 732-4374
(1)
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Map of Tradewinds Education Center
Tradewinds Education Center
Gr: 1-8 | 56 students
Special Education School
1601 Armory Dr
Utica, NY 13501
(315) 798-4006
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Utica, New York Private Schools (Closed)

Map of St. Peter School-utica
St. Peter School-utica
Gr: PK-6 | 140 students
Catholic
19 Herkimer Road
Utica, NY 13502
(315) 724-4708
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Utica, NY Private School Trends

5
Private Schools
997
Students
$10,000
Avg. Tuition
12
Avg. Class Size
20%
Students of Color
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Utica)
This State (NY)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,795 Schools
# Students
997 Students
424,657 Students
% Students of Color
20%
39%
0.59
0.59
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
949 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
40 Students
18,397 Students
% Asian Students
4%
5%
# Hispanic Students
23 Students
33,759 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
8%
# Black Students
82 Students
33,696 Students
% Black Students
9%
8%
# White Students
550 Students
252,994 Students
% White Students
59%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
538 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
246 Students
81,171 Students
% of Others Students
26%
19%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
110 Teachers
41,688 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
Average Class Size
12 students
15 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,000
$21,768
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
80%
79%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Utica, NY?
The top ranked private schools in Utica, NY include Notre Dame Junior Senior High School and Tilton School.
How many private schools are located in Utica?
5 private schools are located in Utica.
How diverse are private schools in Utica?
Utica private schools are approximately 20% minority students, which is lower than the New York private school average of 39%.
What percentage of students in Utica go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Utica are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Utica?
60% of private schools in Utica are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Pentecostal).
Which private schools in Utica are often viewed compared to one another?

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