For the 2024-25 school year, there are 37 private schools serving 5,075 students in Albany County, NY (there are 72 public schools, serving 38,408 public students). 12% of all K-12 students in Albany County, NY are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
The top ranked private schools in Albany County, NY include Albany Academies, Loudonville Christian School, and St. Pius X School.
The average acceptance rate is 79%, which is same as the New York private school average acceptance rate of 79%.
Top Ranked Albany County Private Schools (2024-25)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Blessed Sacrament School
(Catholic)
605 Central Avenue
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 438-5854
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 438-5854
Grades: PK-8
| 158 students
Castle Island Bilingual Montessori![Castle Island Bilingual Montessori Photo - Joyful friends!]( "Castle Island Bilingual Montessori Photo - Joyful friends!")
All-boys | Montessori School
602 Broadway
Albany, NY 12207
(518) 533-9838
Albany, NY 12207
(518) 533-9838
Grades: NS-6
| 48 students
347 Old Loudon Road
Latham, NY 12110
(518) 785-6453
Latham, NY 12110
(518) 785-6453
Grades: PK-12
| 292 students
12 Airline Dr
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 452-9809
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 452-9809
Grades: 5-12
| 506 students
Loudonville Christian School![Loudonville Christian School Photo - Come visit our beautiful and inviting campus!]( "Loudonville Christian School Photo - Come visit our beautiful and inviting campus!")
(Christian)
374 Loudon Road
Albany, NY 12211
(518) 434-6051
Albany, NY 12211
(518) 434-6051
Grades: PK-12
| 201 students
St. Pius X School![St. Pius X School Photo - St. Pius X School is a special place where children learn what they live in a safe and caring environment. Please visit our website for pictures of our beautiful campus and to learn more about our academics and school community. www.stpius-x.com]( "St. Pius X School Photo - St. Pius X School is a special place where children learn what they live in a safe and caring environment. Please visit our website for pictures of our beautiful campus and to learn more about our academics and school community. www.stpius-x.com")
(Catholic)
75 Upper Loudon Rd
Albany, NY 12211
(518) 465-4539
Albany, NY 12211
(518) 465-4539
Grades: PK-8
| 542 students
Academy Of The Holy Names![Academy Of The Holy Names Photo]( "Academy Of The Holy Names Photo")
All-girls (Catholic)
1075 New Scotland Road
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 438-7895
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 438-7895
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Albany Jcc
Daycare / Preschool
340 Whitehall Rd
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 689-0039
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 689-0039
Grades: PK-K
| 74 students
All Saints Catholic Academy![All Saints Catholic Academy Photo]( "All Saints Catholic Academy Photo")
(Catholic)
10 Rosemont St
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 438-0066
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 438-0066
Grades: PK-8
| 215 students
12 Fisher Boulevard
Slingerlands, NY 12159
(518) 478-0224
Slingerlands, NY 12159
(518) 478-0224
Grades: PK-1
| 121 students
Bethlehem Preschool Inc
Daycare / Preschool
397 Rte 9W
Glenmont, NY 12077
(518) 463-8091
Glenmont, NY 12077
(518) 463-8091
Grades: K
| 7 students
Bishop Maginn High School
(Catholic)
99 Slingerland Street
Albany, NY 12202
(518) 463-2247
Albany, NY 12202
(518) 463-2247
Grades: 9-12
| 114 students
Blossoms Montessori Learning
Montessori School
56 Hudson Av
Delmar, NY 12054
(518) 439-0944
Delmar, NY 12054
(518) 439-0944
Grades: PK-K
| 28 students
The Free School![The Free School Photo - Thisis us!]( "The Free School Photo - Thisis us!")
Special Program Emphasis
8 Elm St
Albany, NY 12202
(518) 434-3072
Albany, NY 12202
(518) 434-3072
Grades: K-8
| 28 students
100 Academy Road Suite 100
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 482-0464
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 482-0464
Grades: NS-8
| n/a students
Helderberg Christian School
(Christian)
96 Main Street
East Berne, NY 12059
(518) 499-5416
East Berne, NY 12059
(518) 499-5416
Grades: K-12
| 31 students
Kevin G Langan School![Kevin G Langan School Photo - Each classroom tailors activities and lessons to best support the unique needs of students with complex disabilities.]( "Kevin G Langan School Photo - Each classroom tailors activities and lessons to best support the unique needs of students with complex disabilities.")
Special Education School
314 So Manning Blvd
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 437-5680
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 437-5680
Grades: K-12
| 155 students
Kidz Korner
Daycare / Preschool
301 Old Niskayuna Rd
Latham, NY 12110
(518) 690-2831
Latham, NY 12110
(518) 690-2831
Grades: K
| 53 students
La Salle School
All-boys | Alternative School (Catholic)
391 Western Ave
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 242-4731
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 242-4731
Grades: 6-12
| 57 students
Langan School/center For Disability Services
Special Education School
314 S Manning Blvd
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 437-5685
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 437-5685
Grades: Inquire with school
| 131 students
Lasalle School
All-boys (Catholic)
391 Western Ave
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 242-4731
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 242-4731
Grades: 6-12
| 68 students
Latham Christian Academy
(Baptist)
495 Watervliet Shaker Rd
Latham, NY 12110
(518) 785-5916
Latham, NY 12110
(518) 785-5916
Grades: PK-11
| 102 students
404 Partridge St
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 453-9363
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 453-9363
Grades: PK-12
| 105 students
Maria College Campus School
Daycare / Preschool
700 New Scotland Avenue
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 482-3631
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 482-3631
Grades: NS-PK
| 98 students
35 Hurst Avenue
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 489-3111
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 489-3111
Grades: PK-8
| 171 students
Neil Hellman School/Parsons Child & Family Center
Special Education School
60 Academy Rd
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 426-2600
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 426-2600
Grades: 1-12
| 108 students
63 Mountain View Ave
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 459-2273
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 459-2273
Grades: K-8
| 131 students
Pineview Community Church Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
251 Washington Avenue Ext
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 456-6786
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 456-6786
Grades: PK-K
| 116 students
St. Ambrose School
(Christian)
347 Old Loudon Road
Latham, NY 12110
(518) 225-3142
Latham, NY 12110
(518) 225-3142
Grades: PK-6
| 177 students
160 N Main Ave
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 437-6504
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 437-6504
Grades: 7-12
| 62 students
St. Catherine's Center For Children R & E May School
Special Education School
30 N Main Ave
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 453-6710
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 453-6710
Grades: 1-6
| 40 students
St. Colman's School
Special Education School
11 Haswell Rd
Watervliet, NY 12189
(518) 273-4911
Watervliet, NY 12189
(518) 273-4911
Grades: 1-12
| 35 students
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Albany County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
20 Sumpter Ave
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 456-5400
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 456-5400
Grades: K-9
| 169 students
700 5th Ave
Watervliet, NY 12189
(518) 273-3321
Watervliet, NY 12189
(518) 273-3321
Grades: K-9
| 167 students
309 Sheridan Avenue
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 434-4264
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 434-4264
Grades: PK-8
| 111 students
St. James Institute School (Closed 2006)
(Catholic)
50 Summit Avenue
Albany, NY 12209
(518) 465-1973
Albany, NY 12209
(518) 465-1973
Grades: PK-8
| 127 students
St. Matthew Lutheran School (Closed 2016)
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
75 Whitehall Rd
Albany, NY 12209
(518) 463-6495
Albany, NY 12209
(518) 463-6495
Grades: PK-K
| 88 students
St. Teresa Of Avila School (Closed 2006)
(Catholic)
8 Hollywood Avenue
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 482-3736
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 482-3736
Grades: PK-8
| 183 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Albany County, NY?
The top ranked private schools in Albany County, NY include Albany Academies, Loudonville Christian School, and St. Pius X School.
How many private schools are located in Albany County?
37 private schools are located in Albany County.
How diverse are private schools in Albany County?
Albany County private schools are approximately 25% minority students, which is lower than the New York private school average of 40%.
What percentage of students in Albany County go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Albany County are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Albany County?
Which private schools in Albany County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Albany County include: La Salle School vs. Christian Brothers Academy, St. Catherine's Center For Children R & E May School vs. St. Anne Institute, Langan School/center For Disability Services vs. Neil Hellman School/Parsons Child & Family Center
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