Dominican Academy Photo - Congratulations, Class of 2016! The 58 graduates include 6 National Merit Scholars and 1 National Merit Finalist! Colleges of attendance include: Cornell, Princeton, the College of William and Mary, Fordham, Villanova, and Trinity College Dublin

Top 10 Best New York Blue Ribbon Private Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 28 blue ribbon private schools serving 9,707 students in New York.
The top ranked blue ribbon private schools in New York include Iona Preparatory School, The Epiphany School, and The Ursuline School.
The average tuition cost is $12,783, which is lower than the New York private school average tuition cost of $21,614.
71% of blue ribbon private schools in New York are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).
Blue Ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.

Top Ranked New York Blue Ribbon Private Schools (2024-25)

School
Location
Students
Year
Big Apple Academy
Big Apple Academy Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(2)
2937 86th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11223
(718) 333-0300
1,115 students
Year: 2016
Garden School
Garden School Photo - Our goal from the earliest grades through high school is to develop lifelong learners who excel in academics and individuals who enhance Garden School and the college they later attend. All students have their own strengths, weaknesses, talents, and dreams. The college search seeks to find the best match for our graduates, places where they can thrive and learn.
(40)
3316 79th St
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
(718) 335-6363
259 students
Year: n/a
George Jackson Academy
George Jackson Academy Photo - At George Jackson Academy, smart is cool, learning is fun, and boys embrace their uniqueness within a brotherhood that supports them every step of the way of middle school and beyond.
All-boys
(22)
104 Saint Marks Place
New York, NY 10009
(212) 228-6789
74 students
Year: n/a
Immaculate Heart Of Mary School
Immaculate Heart Of Mary School Photo
(Catholic)
(3)
201 Boulevard
Scarsdale, NY 10583
(914) 723-5608
285 students
Year: 2004
Iona Preparatory School
Iona Preparatory School Photo
All-boys (Catholic)
(1)
255 Wilmot Road
New Rochelle, NY 10804
(914) 632-0714
958 students
Year: 2001, 2002
Robert C Parker School
Robert C Parker School Photo - Exploration on 77 acres campus with forest, woods, pond, and streams.
(8)
4254 Ny Highway 43
Wynantskill, NY 12198
(518) 286-3449
132 students
Year: n/a
Transfiguration School
Transfiguration School Photo
(Catholic)
(3)
29 Mott Street
New York, NY 10013
(212) 962-5265
106 students
Year: 2011
Bishop Dunn Memorial
(Catholic)
50 Gidney Ave
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 569-3494
208 students
Year: n/a
Christian Brothers Academy
(Catholic)
6245 Randall Rd
Syracuse, NY 13214
(315) 446-5960
790 students
Year: 2019
Dominican Academy
Dominican Academy Photo - Congratulations, Class of 2016! The 58 graduates include 6 National Merit Scholars and 1 National Merit Finalist! Colleges of attendance include: Cornell, Princeton, the College of William and Mary, Fordham, Villanova, and Trinity College Dublin
All-girls (Catholic)
(1)
44 East 68th Street
New York, NY 10065
(212) 744-0195
250 students
Year: 1996
The Epiphany School
The Epiphany School Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
234 East 22nd Street
New York, NY 10010
(212) 473-4128
530 students
Year: 2023
160 N Main Street
Southampton, NY 11968
(631) 283-9140
326 students
Year: 1994, 1996
Sacred Heart Academy
All-girls (Catholic)
(1)
47 Cathedral Ave
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 483-7383
849 students
Year: 1996
St. Bernadette Catholic Academy
(Catholic)
1313 83rd St
Brooklyn, NY 11228
(718) 236-1560
353 students
Year: 2008
St. Ignatius Loyola School
(Catholic)
(1)
48 East 84th Street
New York, NY 10028
(212) 861-3820
570 students
Year: 2018
St. Joan Of Arc Elementary School
St. Joan Of Arc Elementary School Photo
(Catholic)
3527 82nd Street
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
(718) 639-9020
336 students
Year: 1999
School Of The Holy Child
School Of The Holy Child Photo
All-girls (Catholic)
(10)
2225 Westchester Avenue
Rye, NY 10580
(914) 967-5622
331 students
Year: n/a
Thornton-donovan School
Alternative School
(1)
100 Overlook Cir
New Rochelle, NY 10804
(914) 632-8836
153 students
Year: n/a
The Ursuline School
All-girls (Catholic)
1354 North Ave
New Rochelle, NY 10804
(914) 500-6227
752 students
Year: n/a
Flatbush Sda School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
5810 Snyder Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 922-6390
43 students
Year: n/a
Flushing Christian School
Flushing Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(4)
41-54 Murray St
Flushing, NY 11355
(718) 445-3533
133 students
Year: n/a
Mazel Day School
(Jewish)
60 West End Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11235
(718) 368-4490
253 students
Year: 2022
Mi Nuevo Mundo Children Education Center
Mi Nuevo Mundo Children Education Center Photo - Juntos crecemos!-2019
Daycare / Preschool
31-05 51st Street -
Woodside, NY 11377
(718) 626-7394
119 students
Year: n/a
Midwood Montessori
Midwood Montessori Photo
Montessori School
2825 Bedford Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11210
(718) 253-3242
90 students
Year: n/a
8761 111th St
Richmond Hill, NY 11418
(718) 846-9182
9 students
Year: n/a
Rambam Mesivta
All-boys (Jewish)
15 Frost Ln
Lawrence, NY 11559
(516) 371-5824
178 students
Year: 2015
St. Joseph School
(Catholic)
30 Meadow Avenue
Bronxville, NY 10708
(914) 337-0261
207 students
Year: 2010
St. Martin De Porres School
(Catholic)
122 Cedar Valley Rd
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 452-4428
298 students
Year: 2012

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked blue ribbon private schools in New York?
The top ranked blue ribbon private schools in New York include Iona Preparatory School, The Epiphany School, and The Ursuline School.
How many blue ribbon private schools are located in New York?
28 blue ribbon private schools are located in New York.
How much do blue ribbon private schools cost in New York?
The average tuition cost is $12,783, which is lower than the New York private school average tuition cost of $21,614.
How diverse are blue ribbon private schools in New York?
New York blue ribbon private schools are approximately 30% minority students, which is lower than the New York private school average of 40%.
What percentage of blue ribbon private schools are religiously affiliated in New York?
71% of blue ribbon private schools in New York are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

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