Saint David's School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked NY School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 432 students
Yearly Tuition: $52,385
Average class size: 13 students
Application Deadline: Dec. 1
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Saint David's School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS)
International Boys Schools Coalition

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Saint David's School
Pre-K	16
Kind	60
1	52
2	44
3	50
4	44
5	42
6	43
7	43
8	38

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Year Founded

1951

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Student Body

Total Students

432 students

Student Body Type

All-boys

% Students of Color

15%

State avg.: 39%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

50 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

73%

Average Class Size

13 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Jacket and tie

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

Dec. 1

Yearly Tuition Cost

$52,385

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Tuition Notes

PreK Tuition 34935 + 3500 per semester for extended day option K - 8th grade Tuition 52385

% on Financial Aid

10%

Admissions Director

Allison Vella

Admissions Associate

Ann Roberts

Application URL

Online Application

Endowment Size

$90 million

Sports

Total Sports Offered

9 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

Cross CountryGolf

Ice HockeyLacrosse

SoccerTrack and Field

Winter Track

School Notes

The mission of Saint David's School is to educate boys to fulfill their potential through rigorous academic pursuit, deliberate moral introspection, and critical analysis of ideas and issues.
The classical tradition of balance has guided the school since its beginning.
The school seeks to engender intellectual curiosity, appreciation for the arts, skill and sportsmanship in athletics, and an enduring love of learning.
Saint David's boys distinguish themselves as young men of ideas and ideals, action and reflection, who fulfill the aspirations of the Founders "... that they be good men.".

School Motto: Ut Viri Boni Sint

The mission of Saint David's School is to educate boys to fulfill their potential through rigorous academic pursuit, deliberate moral introspection, and critical analysis of ideas and issues. The classical tradition of balance has guided the school since its beginning. The school seeks to engender intellectual curiosity, appreciation for the arts, skill and sportsmanship in athletics, and an enduring love of learning. Saint David's boys distinguish themselves as young men of ideas and ideals, action and reflection, who fulfill the aspirations of the Founders "... that they be good men."

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Saint David's School cost?

Saint David's School's tuition is approximately $52,385 for private students.

What sports does Saint David's School offer?

Saint David's School offers 9 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Track and Field and Winter Track.

What is Saint David's School's ranking?

Saint David's School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Largest student body and Largest endowments.

When is the application deadline for Saint David's School?

The application deadline for Saint David's School is Dec. 1.

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The average private school tuition in New York, NY is $47,316 for elementary schools and $49,836 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in New York, NY is 58% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).