Manhattan Country School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of the most diverse private schools in New York
New York, NY
A+Overall grade239 students6 students per teacher
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
Rudolf Steiner School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
New York, NY
A-Overall grade238 students7 students per teacher
The Cathedral School of St. John the Divine
Episcopal school · Grades K–8
Smaller classes than 80% of Christian schools in New York
New York, NY
A+Overall grade235 students5 students per teacher
St. Mark the Evangelist School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of 18 Catholic schools in New York
New York, NY
B-Overall grade230 students19 students per teacher
Mount Carmel-Holy Rosary School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of 18 Catholic schools in New York
New York, NY
BOverall grade218 students23 students per teacher
Shefa School
Special education school · Grades 1–8
Smaller classes than 93% of special education schools in New York
New York, NY
AOverall grade215 students3 students per teacher
Manhattan High School for Girls
Jewish day school · Grades 9–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
New York, NY
B+Overall gradeAll girls213 students7 students per teacher
Transfiguration School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of 18 Catholic schools in New York
New York, NY
BOverall grade202 students14 students per teacher
Lasalle Academy
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
Smaller classes than 92% of Catholic schools in New York
New York, NY
A+Overall gradeAll boys189 students6 students per teacher
Yeshiva Rabbi Samson Raphael Hirsch
Jewish day school · Grades Pre-K–12
Smaller classes than 91% of Jewish day schools in New York
New York, NY
A+Overall grade186 students5 students per teacher
Basis Independent Manhattan-Upper School
Independent school · Grades 6–12
Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
New York, NY
BOverall grade184 students7 students per teacher
The Ideal School of Manhattan
Alternative school · Grades K–12
Smaller classes than 75% of independent schools in New York
New York, NY
A+Overall grade176 students5 students per teacher
The Ideal School of Manhattan
Independent school · Grades K–12
Smaller classes than 96% of independent schools in New York
New York, NY
A+Overall grade174 students2 students per teacher
Harlem Academy
Independent school · Grades K–8
Growing: enrollment up 51% since 2011–12
New York, NY
BOverall grade171 students9 students per teacher
Lyceum Kennedy International School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
New York, NY
B-Overall grade163 students7 students per teacher
St. Elizabeth School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 64% of Catholic schools in New York
New York, NY
B+Overall grade163 students10 students per teacher
Manhattan Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–11
Serving families in New York since at least 2011
New York, NY
BOverall grade162 students11 students per teacher
The Gateway School
Special education school · Grades K–8
Smaller classes than 87% of special education schools in New York
New York, NY
A+Overall grade156 students3 students per teacher
Rebecca School
Special education school · Ungraded
Growing: enrollment up 34% since 2011–12
New York, NY
B+Overall grade153 students6 students per teacher
Incarnation School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 60% of Catholic schools in New York
New York, NY
BOverall grade151 students11 students per teacher
Beth Jacob Parochial School
Jewish day school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in New York since at least 2011
New York, NY
B+Overall gradeAll girls146 students9 students per teacher
Islamic Cultural Center School
Islamic school · Grades Pre-K–8
Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
New York, NY
AOverall grade141 students7 students per teacher
De La Salle Academy
Diocesan school · Grades 6–8
One of 18 Catholic schools in New York
New York, NY
B+Overall grade140 students14 students per teacher
Reece School
Special education school · Grades 1–9
Smaller classes than 67% of special education schools in New York
New York, NY
A+Overall grade139 students4 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.