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Largest New York Private Schools

Name: New York Average Students Per School Trends (All Private Schools)
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The average private school in New York has 244 students (2026-27).

The largest private school in New York is Uta Of Kiryas Joel, with 9,361 students.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# NY Schools Ranked: 1,737
Top 20 Range (Students): 1,675–9,361
NY School Avg.: 244
National School Avg.: 175

Quick Facts (26-27)

# NY Schools Ranked: 1,737
Top 20 Range (Students): 1,675–9,361
NY School Avg.: 244
National School Avg.: 175

New York Average Students Per School (Trends)

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Total Growth: +2.1% (+5 since 2016)

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Year	National avg	New York (NY) avg	YoY Change (#)	YoY Change (%)
2025	179	246	▲ +8	▲ +3.4%
2024	172	238	— 0	— 0.0%
2023	174	238	▼ -12	▼ -4.8%
2022	185	250	▲ +5	▲ +2.0%
2021	180	245	▲ +3	▲ +1.2%
2020	171	242	▼ -5	▼ -2.0%
2019	175	247	▲ +2	▲ +0.8%
2018	172	245	▲ +3	▲ +1.2%
2017	180	242	▲ +1	▲ +0.4%
2016	178	241	▲ +11	▲ +4.8%
2015	167	230	—	—

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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Private School Universe Survey (PSS), direct school submissions, and proprietary website research and analysis by Private School Review.

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Show school map — New York (students range: 1,675–9,361, avg 244)

School Size Range: 1,200 9,361 Avg. School Size: 2,179

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the New York average private schools student size?

The New York average private schools student size is 244 for 2026-27.

What are the private schools with the largest student size in New York?

The top ranked private schools in New York include Uta Of Kiryas Joel, Bais Rochel School and Sheri Torah V'yoel Moshe.

What is private high school and private elementary school with the largest student size in New York?

The private high school with the largest student size in New York is Uta Of Kiryas Joel, with a value of 9361. The private elementary school with the largest student size is Uta Of Kiryas Joel, with a value of 9361.

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