Manhattan Star Academy
Special education school · Pre-K only
Smaller classes than 91% of preschools in New York
New York, NY
AOverall grade64 students4 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
Alexander Robertson School
Independent school · Grades K–5
Smaller classes than 88% of independent schools in New York
New York, NY
A+Overall grade61 students3 students per teacher
Children's Academy
Special education school · Grades K–12
Smaller classes than 83% of special education schools in New York
New York, NY
A+Overall grade59 students2 students per teacher
The Beekman School
Independent school · Grades 9–12
Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
New York, NY
A-Overall grade59 students7 students per teacher
Solomon Schechter School of Manhattan
Jewish day school · Grades K–8
The smallest classes of any Jewish school in New York
New York, NY
AOverall grade56 students4 students per teacher
Gillen Brewer School
Special education school · Ungraded
Smaller classes than 88% of special education schools in New York
New York, NY
A+Overall grade53 students2 students per teacher
The Keswell School
Special education school · Ungraded
Smaller classes than 97% of special education schools in New York
New York, NY
A+Overall grade47 students1 students per teacher
West End Day School
Special education school · Ungraded
Smaller classes than 74% of special education schools in New York
New York, NY
AOverall grade38 students3 students per teacher
Winston Preparatory School (Transitions)
Special education school · Ungraded
Smaller classes than 83% of special education schools in New York
New York, NY
A-Overall grade32 students2 students per teacher
The Atlas School
Special education school · Ungraded
Smaller classes than 74% of special education schools in New York
New York, NY
AOverall grade29 students3 students per teacher
Episcopal School in the City of New York
Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K
Smaller classes than 90% of preschools in New York
New York, NY
AOverall grade22 students1 students per teacher
Guidepost Montessori Columbus Square
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–K
Smaller classes than 76% of preschools in New York
New York, NY
A-Overall grade21 students1 students per teacher
The Kings Academy of the True Church of God
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
Smaller classes than 92% of Christian schools in New York
New York, NY
AOverall grade19 students3 students per teacher
The Shirly Aninias School
Special education school · Ungraded
Smaller classes than 94% of special education schools in New York
New York, NY
AOverall grade17 students1 students per teacher
Mesivta Rabbi Samson Raphael Hirsch
Jewish day school · Grades 2–10
One of 11 Jewish day schools in New York
New York, NY
A-Overall grade11 students11 students per teacher
Olivet Academy
Presbyterian school · Grades 1–6
Smaller classes than 96% of Christian schools in New York
New York, NY
AOverall grade9 students3 students per teacher
Montessori School of NY
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–K
Smaller classes than 73% of preschools in New York
New York, NY
A-Overall grade6 students2 students per teacher
Battery Park Montessori
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–K
Smaller classes than 98% of preschools in New York
New York, NY
A-Overall grade4 students0 students per teacher
Fellowship of Learning School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grade 7
The smallest classes of any Christian school in New York
New York, NY
A-Overall grade2 students2 students per teacher
Guidepost Montessori at East Village
Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K
Smaller classes than 93% of preschools in New York
New York, NY
A-Overall grade1 students1 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.