Immaculate Heart Elementary School Grades Photo - IHC Primary School students reunite on the first day of school. The Primary School includes grades K-3, as well as the St. John Bosco Pre-School program, which offers programs for 3 and 4 year olds, as well as the area's first Junior Kindergarten for young 5-year olds and mature 4-year olds.

Best Watertown Private Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 828 students in Watertown, NY (there are 9 public schools, serving 4,257 public students). 16% of all K-12 students in Watertown, NY are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
The top ranked private schools in Watertown, NY include Immaculate Heart Central Junior/Senior High School and Immaculate Heart Elementary School Grades.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the New York private school average acceptance rate of 74%.
100% of private schools in Watertown, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Watertown Private Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1316 Ives St
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 788-4670
Gr: 6-12 | 204 students Tuition listed
Immaculate Heart Elementary School Grades
Immaculate Heart Elementary School Grades Photo - IHC Primary School students reunite on the first day of school. The Primary School includes grades K-3, as well as the St. John Bosco Pre-School program, which offers programs for 3 and 4 year olds, as well as the area's first Junior Kindergarten for young 5-year olds and mature 4-year olds.
(Catholic)
(4)
1316 Ives Street
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 788-4670
Gr: PK-5 | 226 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Faith Fellowship Christian School
Faith Fellowship Christian School Photo
(Christian)
131 Moore Avenue
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 783-9342
Gr: PK-12 | 150 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
Ihc Intermediate School Grades K-5
(Catholic)
122 Winthrop St
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 788-7011
Gr: PK-5 | 248 students Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Watertown, New York

Watertown, New York Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
16568 County Route 161
Watertown, NY 13601
Gr: 1-8 | 17 students
870 Arsenal Street
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 788-1461
Gr: PK-6 | 136 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Watertown, NY?
The top ranked private schools in Watertown, NY include Immaculate Heart Central Junior/Senior High School and Immaculate Heart Elementary School Grades.
How many private schools are located in Watertown?
4 private schools are located in Watertown.
What percentage of students in Watertown go to private school?
16% of all K-12 students in Watertown are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Watertown?
100% of private schools in Watertown are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Watertown are often viewed compared to one another?

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