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Best Albany 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 24 private schools serving 3,816 students in Albany, NY (there are , serving 18,475 public students). 17% of all K-12 students in Albany, NY are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 14%).
The top-ranked private schools in Albany, NY include Christian Brothers Academy, Albany Academies, and St. Pius X School.
The average tuition cost is $13,426, which is lower than the New York private school average tuition cost of $22,336.
58% of private schools in Albany, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

Top-Ranked Albany 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Academy Of The Holy Names
Academy Of The Holy Names Photo
All-girls (Catholic)
1075 New Scotland Road
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 438-7895
Gr: 6-12 Sports: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Albany Academies
135-140 Academy Road
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 429-2300
Gr: PK-12 | 680 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 18 Tuition listed
Blessed Sacrament School
(Catholic)
605 Central Avenue
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 438-5854
Gr: PK-6 | 128 students Avg. class size: 16 students Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Castle Island Bilingual Montessori
Castle Island Bilingual Montessori Photo - Joyful friends!
All-boys | Montessori School
602 Broadway
Albany, NY 12207
(518) 533-9838
Gr: NS-6 | 48 students Avg. class size: 21 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Christian Brothers Academy
All-boys (Catholic)
(1)
12 Airline Dr
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 452-9809
Gr: 5-12 | 506 students Tuition listed
La Salle School
All-boys | Alternative School (Catholic)
391 Western Ave
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 242-4731
Gr: 6-12 | 57 students
Lasalle School
All-boys (Catholic)
391 Western Ave
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 242-4731
Gr: 6-12 | 68 students
Loudonville Christian School
Loudonville Christian School Photo - Come visit our beautiful and inviting campus!
(Christian)
374 Loudon Road
Albany, NY 12211
(518) 434-6051
Gr: PK-12 | 201 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Neil Hellman School/Parsons Child & Family Center
Special Education School
60 Academy Rd
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 426-2600
Gr: 1-12 | 108 students
St. Catherine's Center For Children R & E May School
Special Education School
30 N Main Ave
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 453-6710
Gr: 1-6 | 40 students Avg. class size: 12 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
(Catholic)
75 Upper Loudon Rd
Albany, NY 12211
(518) 465-4539
Gr: PK-8 | 542 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Albany Jcc
Daycare / Preschool
340 Whitehall Rd
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 689-0039
Gr: PK-K | 74 students
All Saints Catholic Academy
All Saints Catholic Academy Photo
(Catholic)
10 Rosemont St
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 438-0066
Gr: PK-8 | 215 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bishop Maginn High School
(Catholic)
99 Slingerland Street
Albany, NY 12202
(518) 463-2247
Gr: 9-12 | 114 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
The Free School
The Free School Photo - Thisis us!
Special Program Emphasis
8 Elm St
Albany, NY 12202
(518) 434-3072
Gr: PK-8 | 28 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
100 Academy Road Suite 100
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 482-0464
Gr: NS-8 Sports: 4 Tuition listed
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.
Special Education School
314 So Manning Blvd
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 437-5680
Gr: K-12 | 155 students Avg. class size: 12 students
Langan School/center For Disability Services
Special Education School
314 S Manning Blvd
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 437-5685
Gr: Inquire with school | 131 students
Maimonides Hebrew Day School
Maimonides Hebrew Day School Photo
(Jewish)
(1)
404 Partridge St
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 453-9363
Gr: PK-12 | 105 students
Maria College Campus School
Daycare / Preschool
700 New Scotland Avenue
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 482-3631
Gr: NS-PK | 98 students Tuition listed
Mater Christi School
(Catholic)
(1)
35 Hurst Avenue
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 489-3111
Gr: PK-8 | 171 students Avg. class size: 19 students Tuition listed
Our Savior's Christian School
Our Savior's Christian School Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(1)
63 Mountain View Ave
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 459-2273
Gr: K-8 | 131 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Anne Institute
All-girls
(5)
160 N Main Ave
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 437-6504
Gr: 7-12 | 62 students
St. Gregorys School
St. Gregorys School Photo
(Christian)
121 Old Niskayuna Rd
Albany, NY 12211
(518) 785-6621
Gr: PK-8 | 154 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed 草榴社区 Schools in Albany, New York

Albany, New York 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
20 Sumpter Ave
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 456-5400
Gr: K-9 | 169 students
Pineview Community Church Preschool (Closed 2011)
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
251 Washington Avenue Ext
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 456-6786
Gr: PK-K | 116 students Tuition listed
309 Sheridan Avenue
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 434-4264
Gr: PK-8 | 111 students
50 Summit Avenue
Albany, NY 12209
(518) 465-1973
Gr: 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
Gr: PK-K | 88 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
8 Hollywood Avenue
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 482-3736
Gr: PK-8 | 183 students

Overview

This Town (Albany)
This State (NY)
# Schools
24 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
3,816 Students
425,150 Students
% Average Students of Color
26%
39%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
504 Teachers
41,621 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
69%
76%
Average Class Size
15 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
8 courses
11 courses
Average SAT score
1258
(Out of 1600)
1247
Average ACT score
29
(Out of 36)
28

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$13,426
$22,336
Average Summer Program Cost
$290
$2,303
Average % on Financial Aid
53%
33%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,050
$9,586
Average Acceptance Rate
83%
76%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.49
0.59
# American Indian Students
2 Students
949 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
201 Students
18,401 Students
% Asian Students
5%
5%
# Hispanic Students
189 Students
33,760 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
8%
# Black Students
428 Students
33,699 Students
% Black Students
10%
8%
# White Students
2,961 Students
253,643 Students
% White Students
70%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
30 Students
538 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
438 Students
81,730 Students
% of Others Students
10%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Albany, NY?
The top-ranked private schools in Albany, NY include Christian Brothers Academy, Albany Academies, and St. Pius X School.
How many private schools are located in Albany?
24 private schools are located in Albany.
How much do private schools cost in Albany?
The average tuition cost is $13,426, which is lower than the New York private school average tuition cost of $22,336.
How diverse are private schools in Albany?
Albany private schools are approximately 26% minority students, which is lower than the New York private school average of 39%.
What percentage of students in Albany go to private school?
17% of all K-12 students in Albany are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Albany?
58% of private schools in Albany are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).
Which private schools in Albany are often viewed compared to one another?

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