#1 Best Private High Schools in Monroe County, NY
Allendale Columbia School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
Smaller classes than 82% of independent schools in New York
Rochester, NY
A+Overall grade263 students4 students per teacher
2026 lists
Best Private High Schools in Monroe County, NY
Private high schools in Monroe County, NY with the highest overall grades. Top 8 of 8 schools.
#2 Best Private High Schools in Monroe County, NY
The Harley School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
The largest independent school in Rochester
Rochester, NY
A+Overall grade453 students6 students per teacher
#3 Best Private High Schools in Monroe County, NY
Our Lady of Mercy School for Young Women
Independent Catholic school · Grades 6–12
97% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Rochester, NY
A+Overall gradeAll girls612 students10 students per teacher
#4 Best Private High Schools in Monroe County, NY
Aquinas Institute
Independent Catholic school · Grades 6–12
85% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Rochester, NY
AOverall grade717 students11 students per teacher
#5 Best Private High Schools in Monroe County, NY
Bishop Kearney High School
Parish school · Grades 6–12
90% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Rochester, NY
A-Overall grade406 students12 students per teacher
#6 Best Private High Schools in Monroe County, NY
Hope Hall School
Independent school · Grades 3–12
Small classes: about 6 students per teacher
Rochester, NY
A-Overall grade141 students6 students per teacher
#7 Best Private High Schools in Monroe County, NY
McQuaid Jesuit
Independent Catholic school · Grades 6–12
The largest Catholic school in Rochester
Rochester, NY
B+Overall gradeAll boys741 students12 students per teacher
#8 Best Private High Schools in Monroe County, NY
Charles Finney School (THE)
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
Growing: enrollment up 34% since 2017–18
Penfield, NY
B-Overall grade501 students12 students per teacher
Grades compare each school's official facts, such as class size, how long it has served families and where graduates go, with similar schools. They're a starting point: visit, ask questions and trust what you see.