For the 2024-25 school year, there are 1,954 private schools serving 455,015 students in New York (there are 4,816 public schools, serving 2,505,023 students). 15% of all K-12 students in New York attend private schools (compared to the national average of 11%).
The average private school tuition is $22,062 for elementary schools and $27,891 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The top-ranked private schools in New York include The Stony Brook School, Friends Academy, and Emma Willard School.
The average acceptance rate is 79% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 40% and the student:teacher ratio is 10:1.
Top Ranked New York Private Schools by County (2024-25)
Popular neighborhoods: Borough Park (32 schools), Midwood (29 schools), Crown Heights (20 schools), Williamsburg (19 schools), East Bronx (17 schools).
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# Schools
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% of K-12 Students in Private Schools
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in New York?
The top-ranked private schools in New York include The Stony Brook School, Friends Academy, and Emma Willard School.
How many private schools are located in New York?
There are 1,954 private schools are located in New York.
How much do private schools cost in New York?
The average private school tuition in New York is $22,062 for elementary schools and $27,891 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in New York?
Approximately 40% of students in New York private schools are minority students (compared to the national percentage).
What percentage of students in New York go to private school?
15% of all K-12 students in New York attend private schools (compared to the national average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in New York?
Which private schools in New York are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in New York include: Downtown Little School vs. The Lang School, Mountain Lake Academy vs. Northwood School, Pierce Country Day School vs. Buckley Country Day School
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