Private Schools in
New York
- White
- Black
- Hisp.
- Asian Am.
- Am. Ind. / Ala. Nat.
- Haw. / Pac. Isl.
- Multi.
- Not spec.
- Private Schools
- Public Schools
Source: Private School Survey, Common Core of Data (2021–22)
Religious Orientation
Religious orientation reflects a school’s religious orientation or affiliation.
| Religious Orientation | Count | |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Catholic | 472 | |
| Nonsectarian | 437 | |
| Jewish | 330 | |
| Christian | 86 | |
| Amish | 51 |
School Type
School type reflects a private school’s classification, which can indicate specific approaches or academic focus.
| School Type | Count | |
|---|---|---|
| Regular elementary or secondary | 1,259 | |
| Special education | 155 | |
| Early childhood/day care center | 59 | |
| Montessori | 55 | |
| Special program emphasis | 48 |
Private Schools in New York
There are 1,580 private schools in New York that have responded to at least one of the past three Private School Surveys.
| School | Grades | Religion | Enrollment | Mostly … | Racial Difference* | Teachers | Founded | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uta of Kiryas Joel | PK–11th | Jewish | 7,902 | White | 0% | 387 | Regular elementary or secondary | |
| Bais Rochel School | PK–12th | Jewish | 4,345 | White | -2% | 194 | 1974 | Special program emphasis |
| Khhd Yoel of Satmar Bp | PK–12th | Jewish | 4,312 | Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 50% | 299 | Regular elementary or secondary | |
| Yeshivath Viznitz Dkhal Torath Chaim, Inc. | PK–12th | Jewish | 4,246 | White | 97% | 246 | Regular elementary or secondary | |
| Sheri Torah V’yoel Moshe | PK–12th | Jewish | 3,805 | White | 60% | 243 | Regular elementary or secondary | |
| United Talmudical Academy | PK–10th | Jewish | 3,640 | White | 85% | 174 | Regular elementary or secondary | |
| Beth Rachel School for Girls | KG–8th | Jewish | 2,683 | Asian American | 27% | 125 | Regular elementary or secondary | |
| Kellenberg Memorial High School | 6th–12th | Roman Catholic | 2,549 | White | 73% | 137 | 1987 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| St. Francis Prep | 9th–12th | Roman Catholic | 2,420 | White | 28% | 115 | 1858 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| St. Anthony’s High School | 9th–12th | Roman Catholic | 2,305 | White | 27% | 122 | 1933 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| Darchei Torah | PK–12th | Jewish | 2,288 | White | 85% | 312 | Regular elementary or secondary | |
| Congregation Machna Shalva | PK–12th | Nonsectarian | 2,140 | White | 85% | 176 | Regular elementary or secondary | |
| United Talmudical Academy of Boro Park | KG–12th | Jewish | 1,982 | White | 86% | 187 | Regular elementary or secondary | |
| Bais Rochel School | KG–12th | Jewish | 1,982 | White | 86% | 151 | 1963 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| Leman Manhattan Preparatory School | KG–12th | Nonsectarian | 1,902 | White | 66% | 185 | Regular elementary or secondary | |
| Torah Academy for Girls | KG–12th | Jewish | 1,790 | White | 86% | 219 | 1963 | Early childhood/day care center |
| Ethical Culture Fieldston School | PK–12th | Nonsectarian | 1,658 | White | 64% | 258 | 1895 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| Avenues the World School | PK–12th | Nonsectarian | 1,636 | White | 37% | 232 | Regular elementary or secondary | |
| Yeshiva of Spring Valley | PK–8th | Jewish | 1,635 | White | 97% | 86 | 1942 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| Yeshiva of Spring Valley | PK–8th | Nonsectarian | 1,633 | White | 97% | 83 | Regular elementary or secondary | |
| Xaverian High School | 6th–12th | Roman Catholic | 1,625 | White | 57% | 91 | 1957 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| Associated Beth Rivkah Schools | PK–12th | Jewish | 1,622 | White | 64% | 340 | Regular elementary or secondary | |
| United Nations International School | PK–12th | Nonsectarian | 1,596 | White | 68% | 254 | 1947 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| Yeshivat Darche Eres Boys High School | PK–12th | Jewish | 1,571 | Multiracial | 98% | 42 | Early childhood/day care center | |
| Archbishop Molloy High School | 9th–12th | Roman Catholic | 1,506 | White | 31% | 70 | 1892 | Regular elementary or secondary |
* About racial difference
School Districts in New York (682)
* About racial difference
About This Data
Where is this data from?
Most of the data we use comes from the National Center for Education Statistics’ Private School Universe Survey, which has aimed to gather information about U.S. private schools every other year since 1989. Because the regulation of private schools is handled differently by state, there is no comprehensive list of every private school in the country. The PSS attempts to approximate such a list using various sources, including state education departments, private school associations and religious organizations, and, in some areas, online yellow pages and local government offices.
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