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Watertown Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 828 students in Watertown, NY, 16% of all K-12 students in Watertown, NY are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the New York private school average acceptance rate of 79%.
100% of private schools in Watertown, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Watertown Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Immaculate Heart Central Junior/Senior High School
Immaculate Heart Central Junior/Senior High School
Gr: 6-12 | 204 students
Catholic
1316 Ives St
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 788-4670
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Immaculate Heart Elementary School Grades Photo
Immaculate Heart Elementary School Grades
Gr: PK-5 | 226 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 13
Catholic
1316 Ives Street
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 788-4670
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Faith Fellowship Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 150 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 4
Christian
131 Moore Avenue
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 783-9342
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Map of Ihc Intermediate School Grades K-5
Ihc Intermediate School Grades K-5
Gr: PK-5 | 248 students
Catholic
122 Winthrop St
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 788-7011
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Watertown, New York Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Champion Peak School
Champion Peak School
Gr: 1-8 | 17 students
Amish
16568 County Route 161
Watertown, NY 13601
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Map of St. Anthony S School
St. Anthony S School
Gr: PK-6 | 136 students
Catholic
870 Arsenal Street
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 788-1461
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Watertown, NY Private School Trends

4
Private Schools
828
Students
$5,733
Avg. Tuition
13
Avg. Class Size
17%
Students of Color
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Watertown)
This State (NY)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,795 Schools
# Students
828 Students
424,657 Students
% Students of Color
17%
39%
0.50
0.59
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
2 Students
949 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
13 Students
18,397 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
71 Students
33,759 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
8%
# Black Students
23 Students
33,696 Students
% Black Students
3%
8%
# White Students
559 Students
252,994 Students
% White Students
67%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
538 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
157 Students
81,171 Students
% of Others Students
19%
19%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
68 Teachers
41,836 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
43%
76%
Average Class Size
13 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
4 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1220
(Out of 1600)
1261
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,733
$21,773
Average % on Financial Aid
43%
34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,850
$11,790
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
79%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Watertown, NY?
The top ranked private schools in Watertown, NY include Immaculate Heart Elementary School Grades and Immaculate Heart Central Junior/Senior High School.
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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