The Smith School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked NY School
School Type: Alternative School
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 37 students
Yearly Tuition: $45,000
Acceptance rate: 65%
Average class size: 5 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

The Smith School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:

School Facts

School Type

Alternative School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other school association(s)
New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS)
Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 7-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	The Smith School
7	3
8	6
9	4
10	6
11	12
12	6

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Offers Post-Graduate Year

Yes

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

individualized education, learning differences

Year Founded

1990

Summer School Offered

Yes

Student Body

Total Students

37 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

18%

State avg.: 39%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

11 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

3:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

96%

Average Class Size

5 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$45,000

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Tuition Notes

Grades 7 & 8 is $45,000 Grades 9, 10, 11 is $47,000 Grades 12 is $47,500 *Extended day program available for an additional $12,000

Acceptance Rate

65%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Daniel Madden

Admissions Associate

Allison Block

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

3 sports

Sports

Indoor SoccerIntramural Sports Only

Ultimate Frisbee

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

10 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Chess ClubCoding & Web Design Club

Debate/Philosophy ClubDrama

Minecraft ClubPeer Tutoring Club

Yearbook

Arts and Music Programs:

Art & Design ClubFilm Club

Music Club

School Notes

The Smith School is a fully accredited, co-educational, independent day school offering mainstream and remediation classes for grades 6-12.
We provide a challenging program in an intimate, small school setting using multi-sensory teaching methods and individual learning styles to optimize academic success.

Rolling Admissions
Coeducational/Grades 6-12
Individualized Programs
College Preparatory
Small Class Size
Teacher:Student Ratio 1:5

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does The Smith School cost?

The Smith School's tuition is approximately $45,000 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of The Smith School?

The acceptance rate of The Smith School is 65%, which is lower than the national average of 76%.

What sports does The Smith School offer?

The Smith School offers 3 interscholastic sports: Indoor Soccer, Intramural Sports Only and Ultimate Frisbee.

What is The Smith School's ranking?

The Smith School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.

When is the application deadline for The Smith School?

The application deadline for The Smith 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 New York, NY is $47,204 for elementary schools and $49,692 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).