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Manlius Pebble Hill School Photo - Lower school students use 3D art in their engineering instruction.

Best Syracuse ²ÝÁñÉçÇø High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 private high schools serving 2,063 students in Syracuse, NY.
The top-ranked private high schools in Syracuse, NY include Manlius Pebble Hill School and Christian Brothers Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the New York private high school average acceptance rate of 75%.
88% of private high schools in Syracuse, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Syracuse ²ÝÁñÉçÇø High Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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.
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5300 Jamesville Rd
Syracuse, NY 13214
(315) 446-2452
Gr: PK-12 | 332 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 9 Tuition listed
Christian Brothers Academy
(Catholic)
6245 Randall Rd
Syracuse, NY 13214
(315) 446-5960
Gr: 7-12 | 790 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bishop Ludden Junior Senior High School
(Catholic)
815 Fay Road
Syracuse, NY 13219
(315) 468-2591
Gr: 7-12 | 288 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
Blessed Virgin Mary Mother Of God Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
450 Wilkinson Street
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 422-8127
Gr: K-12 | 70 students
Faith Heritage School
Faith Heritage School Photo - Faith Heritage has a strong college preparatory academic program with nearly 100% of students continuing on to higher education.
(Christian)
3740 Midland Ave
Syracuse, NY 13205
(315) 469-7777
Gr: PK-12 | 253 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Ihsan School Of Excellence
(Islamic)
1406 Park St
Syracuse, NY 13208
(315) 472-5040
Gr: PK-12 | 96 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Living Word Academy
(Pentecostal)
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6101 Court Street Rd
Syracuse, NY 13206
(315) 437-6744
Gr: PK-12 | 177 students
Parkview Junior Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
412 S Avery Ave
Syracuse, NY 13219
(315) 468-0117
Gr: PK-9 | 57 students Tuition listed
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Syracuse, New York ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
301 Valley Drive
Syracuse, NY 13207
(315) 672-7488
Gr: 7-8 | 30 students
1636 James St
Syracuse, NY 13203
(315) 478-1031
Gr: PK-1 | 24 students
4471 Onondaga Blvd
Syracuse, NY 13219
(315) 468-6441
Gr: PK-6 | 159 students
St. Daniel School (Closed 2006)
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
621 Roxford Road S
Syracuse, NY 13208
(315) 455-7021
Gr: 5 | 23 students
4837 S Salina Street
Syracuse, NY 13205
(315) 492-1054
Gr: PK-6 | 122 students
201 Roxboro Rd
Syracuse, NY 13211
(315) 455-5791
Gr: PK-6 | 160 students
210 Schuyler Street
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 476-4076
Gr: PK-6 | 124 students

Overview

This Town (Syracuse)
This State (NY)
# Schools
8 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,063 Students
231,285 Students
% Average Students of Color
26%
36%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
207 Teachers
24,746 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
9:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
45%
76%
Average Class Size
16 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
4 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1249
(Out of 1600)
1250

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$21,933
$26,972
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
75%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.50
0.49
# American Indian Students
19 Students
429 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
148 Students
11,847 Students
% Asian Students
7%
5%
# Hispanic Students
63 Students
15,693 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
7%
# Black Students
174 Students
16,781 Students
% Black Students
9%
7%
# White Students
1,425 Students
161,908 Students
% White Students
69%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
275 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
235 Students
24,065 Students
% of Others Students
11%
11%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
18 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Syracuse, NY?
The top-ranked private high schools in Syracuse, NY include Manlius Pebble Hill School and Christian Brothers Academy.
How many private high schools are located in Syracuse?
8 private high schools are located in Syracuse.
How diverse are private high schools in Syracuse?
Syracuse private high schools are approximately 26% minority students, which is lower than the New York private school average of 36%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Syracuse?
88% of private high schools in Syracuse are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private high schools in Syracuse are often viewed compared to one another?

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