Northstar Christian Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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About the School

Northstar Christian Academy in Rochester, NY is a co–ed suburban private school serving grades PK through 12 with a total enrollment of 374 students.
Founded in 1972, the school operates with a Baptist religious affiliation and a student–teacher ratio of 9:1 supported by 40 teaching staff.
The academy offers three Advanced Placement (AP) courses and has a student body representing 33.45% students of color.
Annual tuition is $25,000 with a 75% acceptance rate, and admissions are conducted on a rolling basis.
Northstar Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for having one of the largest student bodies.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked NY School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 374 students
Yearly Tuition: $25,000
Acceptance rate: 75%
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Northstar Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Baptist

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Northstar Christian Academy
Pre-K	50
Kind	20
1	29
2	30
3	14
4	14
5	19
6	19
7	22
8	18
9	34
10	33
11	39
12	33

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Year Founded

1972

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Campus Size

10 acres

Student Body

Total Students

374 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

33%

State avg.: 39%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

40 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.: 11:1

Number of AP Courses

3 courses

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$25,000

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Acceptance Rate

75%

National avg.: 82%

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

7 sports

Sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

3 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

American Christian Honor SocietyChess Club

MasterMinds

School Notes

School Motto: Partnering with families by developing students who are spiritually and academically equipped to change the world for Christ

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Northstar Christian Academy cost?

Northstar Christian Academy's tuition is approximately $25,000 for private students.

What schools are Northstar Christian Academy often compared to?

Northstar Christian Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Greece Christian School by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of Northstar Christian Academy?

The acceptance rate of Northstar Christian Academy is 75%, which is lower than the national average of 76%.

What sports does Northstar Christian Academy offer?

Northstar Christian Academy offers 7 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Soccer, Softball and Wrestling.

What is Northstar Christian Academy's ranking?

Northstar Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for Northstar Christian Academy?

The application deadline for Northstar Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Rochester, NY is $16,417 for elementary schools and $22,861 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Rochester, NY is 89% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).