The Churchill School & Center
Special education school · Grades 2–12
The largest special education school in New York
New York, NY
BOverall grade394 students
Private schools in New York, NY
116 private schools in New York, NY, with grades, size and class sizes.
By type
Catholic schools 18Christian schools 13Jewish day schools 12Montessori schools 5Independent schools 43High schools 51Preschools 6Special education schools 20
The Allen-Stevenson School
Independent school · Grades K–8
Smaller classes than 89% of independent schools in New York
New York, NY
A+Overall gradeAll boys385 students3 students per teacher
St. Lukes School
Episcopal school · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 98% since 2011–12
New York, NY
AOverall grade379 students9 students per teacher
Cristo Rey New York High School
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
New York, NY
BOverall grade376 students15 students per teacher
Bank Street School for Children
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Small classes: about 6 students per teacher
New York, NY
AOverall grade369 students6 students per teacher
St. Bernards School
Independent school · Grades K–9
Smaller classes than 67% of independent schools in New York
New York, NY
AOverall gradeAll boys367 students5 students per teacher
The Buckley School
Independent school · Grades K–9
Small classes: about 6 students per teacher
New York, NY
AOverall gradeAll boys366 students6 students per teacher
Notre Dame School
Diocesan school · Grades 9–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
New York, NY
A+Overall gradeAll girls358 students14 students per teacher
York Prep School
Independent school · Grades 6–12
Smaller classes than 80% of independent schools in New York
New York, NY
A+Overall grade351 students4 students per teacher
The Speyer Legacy School
Independent school · Grades K–8
Growing: enrollment up 254% since 2011–12
New York, NY
A+Overall grade340 students7 students per teacher
Windward School the - NYC
Special education school · Grades 2–8
One of 19 special education schools in New York
New York, NY
B-Overall grade340 students9 students per teacher
Manhattan Day School
Jewish day school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 87% of Jewish day schools in New York
New York, NY
B+Overall grade331 students5 students per teacher
St. Charles Borromeo School
Independent Catholic school · Grades K–8
Smaller classes than 65% of Catholic schools in New York
New York, NY
A+Overall grade328 students10 students per teacher
The Birch Wathen Lenox School
Independent school · Grades K–12
Smaller classes than 92% of independent schools in New York
New York, NY
A+Overall grade326 students3 students per teacher
St. Vincent Ferrer High School
Parish school · Grades 9–12
Smaller classes than 80% of Catholic schools in New York
New York, NY
A+Overall gradeAll girls324 students9 students per teacher
Cooke School
Special education school · Grades K–12
Smaller classes than 69% of special education schools in New York
New York, NY
A+Overall grade317 students4 students per teacher
The Geneva School of Manhattan
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–11
Growing: enrollment up 43% since 2019–20
New York, NY
A-Overall grade317 students8 students per teacher
Village Community School
Independent school · Grades K–8
Smaller classes than 61% of independent schools in New York
New York, NY
A+Overall grade304 students5 students per teacher
The Town School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 71% of independent schools in New York
New York, NY
A+Overall grade296 students5 students per teacher
Rodeph Sholom School
Jewish day school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 83% of Jewish day schools in New York
New York, NY
A+Overall grade279 students5 students per teacher
British International School of NY
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
New York, NY
A+Overall grade262 students5 students per teacher
The Ecole
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 170% since 2011–12
New York, NY
BOverall grade251 students9 students per teacher
Yeshiva University High School
Jewish day school · Grades 9–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
New York, NY
AOverall gradeAll boys246 students6 students per teacher
Dominican Academy
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
New York, NY
A+Overall gradeAll girls240 students10 students per teacher
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Questions about private schools in New York, NY
How many private schools are in New York, NY?
116 private schools in New York, NY, with about 33,765 students in all, according to official public records.
What kinds of private schools are in New York, NY?
The most common are independent schools (43), special education schools (20), Catholic schools (18), Christian schools (13).
Are there private high schools in New York, NY?
Yes: 51 private schools in New York, NY teach through 12th grade.
How many private schools in New York, NY offer pre-K?
47 private schools in New York, NY offer pre-K. Ask each one about ages, hours and openings.
How many students per teacher do private schools in New York, NY have?
The average school has 6.6 students per teacher.
How much does private school cost in New York, NY?
Tuition varies from school to school. Call each school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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Based on official public records. Ask each school about tuition and admissions.