For the 2026 school year, there are 1,801 private schools serving 429,738 students in New York (there are , serving 2,506,634 students). 15% of all K-12 students in New York attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
The average private school tuition is $22,370 for elementary schools and $26,849 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The top-ranked private schools in New York include The Harley School, Poly Prep Country Day School, and The Stony Brook School.
The average acceptance rate is 76% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 40% and the student-teacher ratio is 10:1.
Overview
This State (NY)
US
# Schools
1,801 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
429,738 Students
5,708,964 Students
% Average Students of Color
40%
34%
Student By Grade
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
41,921 Teachers
508,249 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
76%
55%
Average Class Size
15 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
11 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1247
(Out of 1600)
1233
Average ACT score
28
(Out of 36)
26
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$22,387
$14,888
Average Summer Program Cost
$2,303
$1,147
Average % on Financial Aid
33%
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$9,558
$7,125
Average Acceptance Rate
76%
82%
Average Endowment Size
$44.04 million
$61.55 million
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.65
# American Indian Students
949 Students
29,918 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
18,402 Students
265,249 Students
% Asian Students
4%
5%
# Hispanic Students
33,765 Students
507,773 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
9%
# Black Students
33,706 Students
417,066 Students
% Black Students
8%
7%
# White Students
253,893 Students
2,935,240 Students
% White Students
59%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
2,694 Students
22,245 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
84,085 Students
1,475,898 Students
% of Others Students
20%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
7 sports
Top-Ranked New York 草榴社区 Schools by County (2026)
Popular neighborhoods: Borough Park (29 schools), Midwood (28 schools), Williamsburg (19 schools), Crown Heights (18 schools), East Bronx (16 schools).
County
# Schools
# Students
% of K-12 Students in 草榴社区 Schools
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in New York?
The top-ranked private schools in New York include The Harley School, Poly Prep Country Day School, and The Stony Brook School.
How many private schools are located in New York?
There are 1,801 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 $22,370 for elementary schools and $26,849 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 10%).
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: St. Francis De Sales Early Childhood Learning Center vs. Mohawk Valley Christian Academy, Downtown Little School vs. The Lang School, Mandala School vs. Aurora Waldorf School
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