#49 Best Private Schools in New York
Catholic Central School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–12
Smaller classes than 82% of Catholic schools in New York
Latham, NY
A+Overall grade212 students6 students per teacher
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Best Private Schools in New York
Private schools in New York with the highest overall grades. Top 50 of 796 schools.
#50 Best Private Schools in New York
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
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