Fusion Academy Long Island Photo - Each Fusion campus has a state-of-the-art music studio with professional-grade tools. Students can explore instruments, vocals, songwriting, DJ performing arts, and more.

Top 20 Best New York Nonsectarian Private Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 623 nonsectarian private schools in New York. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in New York.
The top ranked nonsectarian private schools in New York include BASIS Independent Brooklyn, Avenues The World School, and BASIS Independent Manhattan.

Top Ranked Nonsectarian Private Schools in New York (2024-25)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Abc Preschool & Kindergarten Center
Abc Preschool & Kindergarten Center Photo - #1 Childcare in Queens. Excellent education, care, nutrition's, and much more. Register now.
Daycare / Preschool
6620 Laurel Hill Blvd
Woodside, NY 11377
(718) 672-2424
Grades: NS-K
| 190 students
Adelphi Academy of Brooklyn
Adelphi Academy of Brooklyn Photo - Adelphi Academy of Brooklyn's historic Bay Ridge campus is located at 8515 Ridge Boulevard, in the heart of Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. .
(7)
8515 Ridge Boulevard
Brooklyn, NY 11209
(718) 238-3308
Grades: NS-12
| 235 students
Avenues The World School
Avenues The World School Photo - Avenues Early Learning Center Classroom
(3)
259 10th Avenue
New York, NY 10001
(646) 664-0800
Grades: NS-12
| 1,976 students
556 Columbia Street
Brooklyn, NY 11231
(929) 626-5001
Grades: PK-12
| 674 students
795 Columbus Avenue
New York, NY 10025
(929) 930-4798
Grades: PK-12
| 290 students
8101 Ridge Boulevard
Brooklyn, NY 11209
(718) 833-9090
Grades: K-12
| 367 students
Big Apple Academy
Big Apple Academy Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(2)
2937 86th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11223
(718) 333-0300
Grades: K-8
| 1,115 students
Birch Wathen Lenox School
Birch Wathen Lenox School Photo - The Birch Wathen Lenox School
(10)
210 E 77th Street
New York, NY 10075
(212) 861-0404
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
2 I U Willets Road
Roslyn, NY 11576
(516) 472-2723
Grades: PK-8
| 363 students
Buffalo Seminary
Buffalo Seminary Photo - Founded in 1851, and in this building since 1909, Buffalo Seminary is on the National Register of Historic Places. Our campus includes 5 faculty and student residences in adjacent restored historic homes, and Larkin Field, a 5-minute walk away on a leafy parkway.
All-girls
(12)
205 Bidwell Parkway
Buffalo, NY 14222
(716) 885-6780
Grades: 9-12
| 160 students
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
Grades: NS-12
| 259 students
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
Grades: 6-8
| 74 students
The IDEAL School of Manhattan
The IDEAL School of Manhattan Photo - Students show the kindness snowflakes that they made.
Special Program Emphasis
(5)
5 Hanover Square
New York, NY 10004
(212) 769-1699
Grades: K-12
| 172 students
The Kew-Forest School
The Kew-Forest School Photo - At The Kew-Forest School, you will find a community that nurtures lifelong learners, educators who inspire young people, and students who support each other. Established in 1918, Kew-Forest is the oldest independent co-ed, college preparatory school in Queens for students in Preschool through Grade 12. For more info, visit kewforest.org.
119-17 Union Tpke
Forest Hills, NY 11375
(718) 268-4667
Grades: NS-12
| 207 students
The Knox School
The Knox School Photo - Founded in 1904, The Knox School is Long Island`s oldest established private school. Our inclusive environment serves grades 6-12 and Post-Graduate, providing students with a broad world perspective and a wide range of skills to prepare them for the next phase of their journeys.
(9)
541 Long Beach Road
Saint James, NY 11780
(631) 686-1600
Grades: 6-12
| 116 students
The Laurel Hill School
The Laurel Hill School Photo - In third grade we started our Lego Robotics unit this week! We are getting familiar with using the laptops with our Lego robots. We can change the speed, add sound, or change the action of the motor attached to the robot. Next, we will be starting to build our first creates with a focus on carnival rides!
(22)
201 Old Town Rd
East Setauket, NY 11733
(631) 751-1154
Grades: PK-8
| 423 students
Lycee Francais de New York
Lycee Francais de New York Photo
(1)
505 East 75th Street
New York, NY 10021
(212) 369-1400
Grades: NS-12
| 1,233 students
Manlius Pebble Hill School
Manlius Pebble Hill School Photo - The opening day Handshake Ceremony is a tradition that dates back generations, with the entire student body along with faculty and staff to welcome each other into a new academic year. Handshakes, hugs, high fives, fist bumps, waves, and rock-paper-scissors are all forms of greetings.
(1)
5300 Jamesville Rd
Syracuse, NY 13214
(315) 446-2452
Grades: PK-12
| 332 students
My Spectrum School/ Center
My Spectrum School/ Center Photo - Pretend Doctor at My Spectrum School
Daycare / Preschool
11 Sintsink Dr. East
Port Washington, NY 11050
(516) 883-8035
Grades: PK-K
| 42 students
Pine Street School, A Green Ivy International School
Pine Street School, A Green Ivy International School Photo - Pine Street Schools starts at age 2 with a program that nurtures strong literacy, numeracy and social skills. Small student-teacher ratios allow us to provide an individualized experience that supports full development and social skills. Our 2s begin learning English and Spanish or Mandarin in a dual language setting.
Special Program Emphasis
(11)
25 Pine Street
New York, NY 10005
(347) 237-7606
Grades: NS-8
| 324 students
132 W 60th St
New York, NY 10023
(212) 582-3116
Grades: 6-12
| 125 students
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
Grades: PK-8
| 132 students
THINK Global School
THINK Global School Photo - THINK Global School is comprised of 41 high school students who hail from all over the world. It's an opportunity to live next to and learn from a truly global student body.
960 Madison Avenue Fifth Floor
New York, NY 10021
(646) 808-0675
Grades: 10-12
| 36 students
Tuxedo Park School
Tuxedo Park School Photo - At Tuxedo Park School, every teacher knows every child. Our small size allows us to administer differentiated instruction at all levels and to challenge the most advanced students while supporting those who need additional or varied instruction.
(9)
Mountain Farm Rd
Tuxedo Park, NY 10987
(845) 351-4737
Grades: NS-9
| 225 students
Vincent Smith School
Vincent Smith School Photo - Upper School entrance
Special Education School
(3)
322 Port Washington Blvd
Port Washington, NY 11050
(516) 365-4900
Grades: 1-12
| 52 students
The Waldorf School Of Garden City
The Waldorf School Of Garden City Photo - Welcome to the Waldorf School of Garden City!
Special Program Emphasis
(9)
225 Cambridge Avenue
Garden City, NY 11530
(516) 742-3434
Grades: NS-12
| 300 students
The Windsor School
The Windsor School Photo - Each year, our graduation ceremony takes places at Queens Botanical Garden. We are proud of our 100% graduation rate each year dating back to 1969, our first graduating class. Our graduates gain acceptance to top colleges and universities with substantial scholarship offers.
(10)
37-02 Main Street
Flushing, NY 11354
(718) 359-8300
Grades: 7-12
| 125 students
21 South End Avenue
New York, NY 10280
(347) 237-7606
Grades: NS-K
| 100 students
Blue Rock School
Blue Rock School Photo - Our Middle School students mentor our younger students, as they discuss and present their research projects.
Alternative School
(4)
110 Demarest Mill Road
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 627-0234
Grades: K-8
| 69 students
Bridges Academy (The)
Bridges Academy (The) Photo - Our 2016-17 Graduating class
(19)
339 Snedecor Ave
West Islip, NY 11795
(631) 358-5035
Grades: NS-8
| 247 students
20 Waterside Plaza
New York, NY 10010
(212) 481-2700
Grades: PK-12
| 208 students
Chemung Valley Montessori School
Montessori School
(2)
23 Winters Road
Elmira, NY 14903
(607) 562-8754
Grades: PK-5
| 165 students
Fusion Academy Brooklyn
Fusion Academy Brooklyn Photo - Each Fusion campus has a state-of-the-art music studio with professional-grade tools. Students can explore instruments, vocals, songwriting, DJ performing arts, and more.
Alternative School
(1)
1 Metrotech Center North, Suite 1004
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| 57 students
260 Crossways Park Drive, Suite A
Woodbury, NY 11797
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| 34 students
Fusion Academy Upper West Side
Fusion Academy Upper West Side Photo - Students get to be up close to everything in our science lab. In the one-to-one classroom students are always involved in experiments and have a hands-on approach to learning. We have college-level tools available and the world can be their classroom if they choose to venture out of the science lab.
Alternative School
157 Columbus Avenue, 3rd Floor
New York, NY 10023
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| 59 students
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