#1 Best Independent Schools in Westchester County, NY
Ef Academy International Boarding School
Independent school · Grades 9–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Thornwood, NY
A+Overall grade253 students6 students per teacher
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Best Independent Schools in Westchester County, NY
The highest-graded schools of this kind in Westchester County, NY. Top 7 of 7 schools.
#2 Best Independent Schools in Westchester County, NY
The Masters School
Independent school · Grades 5–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Dobbs Ferry, NY
AOverall grade692 students7 students per teacher
#3 Best Independent Schools in Westchester County, NY
Thornton-Donovan School
Independent school · Grades K–12
The only independent school in New Rochelle
New Rochelle, NY
AOverall grade72 students4 students per teacher
#4 Best Independent Schools in Westchester County, NY
Hudson Lab School
Independent school · Grades K–8
Smaller classes than 71% of independent schools in New York
Hastings-on-Hudson, NY
AOverall grade60 students5 students per teacher
#5 Best Independent Schools in Westchester County, NY
Rippowam Cisqua School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–9
Smaller classes than 77% of independent schools in New York
Bedford, NY
A-Overall grade323 students4 students per teacher
#6 Best Independent Schools in Westchester County, NY
French American School of New York
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
The only independent school in Mamaroneck
Mamaroneck, NY
B+Overall grade685 students8 students per teacher
#7 Best Independent Schools in Westchester County, NY
German International School New York
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
The largest independent school in White Plains
White Plains, NY
B-Overall grade384 students11 students per teacher
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