St. Anthony's High School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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About the School

Founded on the Franciscan principle, “Capture the heart and the mind will follow,” this Roman Catholic college preparatory school encourages young men and women to nurture their moral, intellectual, aesthetic and physical faculties in an atmosphere of faith, respect and encouragement.
The basic curriculum at Saint Anthony's includes required courses in Theology, English, Social Studies and Physical Education (4 years); Mathematics, Science, French or Spanish (3 years); Health, Art, Music or Drama (1 year).
Honors and Advanced Placement courses are offered to students who qualify, with electives in all disciplines.
Even before New York State required it, all students were called upon to receive a Regents diploma.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked NY School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,305 students
Acceptance rate: 33%
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

St. Anthony's High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Anthony's High School
9	575
10	559
11	587
12	584

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Year Founded

1933

Colors

Black, Gold

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Student Body

Total Students

2,305 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

36%

State avg.: 39%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

122 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

19:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

$34,200 – $47,900

Acceptance Rate

33%

National avg.: 82%

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

School Mascot: Friar

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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What is the acceptance rate of St. Anthony's High School?

The acceptance rate of St. Anthony's High School is 33%, which is lower than the national average of 76%. St. Anthony's High School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in New York with low acceptance rates.

What is St. Anthony's High School's ranking?

St. Anthony's High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Lowest average acceptance rates and Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for St. Anthony's High School?

The application deadline for St. Anthony's High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Suffolk County, NY is $21,365 for elementary schools and $27,758 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Suffolk County, NY is 73% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).