ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´

Best Columbia County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 471 students in Columbia County, NY (there are , serving 6,101 public students). 7% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
The average acceptance rate is 70%, which is lower than the New York private school average acceptance rate of 79%.
25% of private schools in Columbia County, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Columbia County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

Darrow School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 114 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 5
110 Darrow Rd
New Lebanon, NY 12125
(518) 704-2760
(2)
Map of Columbia Christian Academy
Gr: 1-12 | 31 students
Baptist
1323 County Route 21
Ghent, NY 12075
(518) 392-2361
(1)
Hawthorne Valley School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 289 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 4
Specialized Curriculum
330 County Route 21c
Ghent, NY 12075
(845) 750-4855
(4)
Map of The Liberi School
Gr: PK-7 | 37 students
3521 Us Route 9
Hudson, NY 12534
(518) 697-5065
[+] Show Closed ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s in Columbia County, New York

Columbia County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (Closed)

Map of Academy Of Christian Leadership
Gr: 6-12 | 63 students
Christian
3429 Route 9
Valatie, NY 12184
(518) 784-2222
Map of Livingston SDA School
Gr: 3-9 | 9 students
Seventh Day Adventist
Po Box 400
Livingston, NY 12541
(518) 851-5363

Overview

Category
This State (NY)
US
# Schools
4 Schools
# Students
471 Students
424,624 Students
% Average Students of Color
15%
39%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
50 Teachers
41,520 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
59%
76%
Average Class Size
14 students
15 students
Average SAT score
1150
(Out of 1600)
1254

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$29,940
$21,574
Average % on Financial Aid
40%
33%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$37,000
$9,892
Average Acceptance Rate
70%
79%
Average Endowment Size
$4 million
$33.73 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.47
0.59
# American Indian Students
n/a
949 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
11 Students
18,397 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
8 Students
33,759 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
8%
# Black Students
39 Students
33,696 Students
% Black Students
8%
8%
# White Students
332 Students
252,994 Students
% White Students
71%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
538 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
81 Students
81,407 Students
% of Others Students
17%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Columbia County, NY?
The top ranked private schools in Columbia County, NY is Darrow School.
How many private schools are located in Columbia County?
4 private schools are located in Columbia County.
What percentage of students in Columbia County go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Columbia County are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Columbia County?
25% of private schools in Columbia County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).
Which private schools in Columbia County are often viewed compared to one another?

Recent Articles

When Your Child Struggles in One ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ Subject
When Your Child Struggles in One ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ Subject
Learn what to do when your child struggles in one private school subject, including identifying causes, working with teachers, evaluating support, tutoring, progress, and next steps effectively.
Is Your Child Challenged or Just Given More Work?
Is Your Child Challenged or Just Given More Work?
Learn how to distinguish meaningful academic rigor from excessive workload by evaluating assignments, feedback, classroom expectations, assessments, and intellectual challenge when comparing private schools for your child.
ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ Extra Help: Evaluating Teacher Access
ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ Extra Help: Evaluating Teacher Access
Learn how to evaluate private school extra-help systems, including teacher availability, scheduling, advising, response times, and access, so your child can receive meaningful academic support when needed most.

Filter Schools

School Level
Must Offer Grade
Show more
Gender
School Focus
Religious Affiliation
ADD/ADHD Support
Summer Program

Quick Links