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ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ - Established 2003

Elmira ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 542 students in Elmira, NY, 8% of all K-12 students in Elmira, NY are educated in private schools versus (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the New York private school average acceptance rate of 79%.
67% of private schools in Elmira, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s: 3
  • # Students Served: 542
  • Average Tuition: $9,200
  • Average Class Size: 18 students
  • % Students of Color: 13%
  • View Elmira, NY School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s: 3
  • # Students Served: 542
  • Average Tuition: $9,200
  • Average Class Size: 18 students
  • % Students of Color: 13%
  • View Elmira, NY School Trends

ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s in Elmira, NY (2026-27)

Map of Chemung Valley Montessori School
Chemung Valley Montessori School
Gr: PK-6 | 166 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Montessori School
23 Winters Road
Elmira, NY 14903
(607) 562-8754
(2)
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Map of Holy Family Elementary School
Holy Family Elementary School
Gr: PK-6 | 119 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Catholic
421 Fulton Street
Elmira, NY 14904
(607) 732-3588
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Map of Notre Dame High School
Notre Dame High School
Gr: 7-12 | 257 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
1400 Maple Ave
Elmira, NY 14904
(607) 734-2267
(1)
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Elmira, New York ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (Closed)

Map of Elmira Christian Academy
Elmira Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 78 students
Christian
235 E Miller Street
Elmira, NY 14904
(607) 734-7195
(3)
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Map of Holy Family Intermediate School Elmira
Holy Family Intermediate School Elmira
Gr: 4-6 | 145 students
Catholic
301 Demarest Parkway
Elmira, NY 14905
(607) 734-0841
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Map of Holy Family Middle School
Holy Family Middle School
Gr: 7-9 | 137 students
Catholic
1010 Davis St
Elmira, NY 14901
(607) 734-0336
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Elmira, NY ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ Trends (10-Year)

3
ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s
-40.0% (-2 schools) 10-yr
542
Students
-31.7% (-252 students) 10-yr
$9,200
Avg. Tuition
+26.9% (+$1,950) 10-yr
18
Avg. Class Size
+5.9% (+1 student) 10-yr
13%
Students of Color
+30.0% (+3.0 pp) 10-yr
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+33.3% (+3.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Elmira)
This State (NY)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,795 Schools
# Students
542 Students
424,624 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´

YearElmira, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
2025181246179
2024155238172
2023148238174
2022187250185
2021177245180
2020149242171
2019176247175
2018179245172
2017187242180
2016188241178
2015159230167
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% Students of Color
13%
39%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearElmira, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
202513%40%34%
202413%40%34%
202318%40%33%
202211%40%33%
202110%41%32%
202011%41%32%
201910%40%31%
201810%39%31%
20175%40%32%
20169%40%32%
201510%41%32%
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0.52
0.59

Diversity Score Trends

YearElmira, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
20250.520.600.65
20240.500.600.65
20230.520.620.65
20220.480.620.64
20210.470.620.64
20200.480.620.64
20190.490.610.63
20180.500.610.63
20170.470.610.61
20160.510.620.61
20150.400.620.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
949 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
18 Students
18,397 Students
% Asian Students
3%
5%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearElmira, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
20253%4%5%
20244%4%5%
20238%4%5%
20225%5%4%
20214%5%4%
20205%4%4%
20194%5%4%
20183%5%4%
20171%4%4%
20163%4%4%
20154%4%4%
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# Hispanic Students
9 Students
33,759 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
8%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearElmira, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
20252%8%9%
20242%8%9%
20233%9%9%
20221%9%8%
20211%9%9%
20201%9%9%
20191%10%8%
20181%10%8%
20171%9%8%
20161%9%8%
20151%9%8%
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# Black Students
15 Students
33,696 Students
% Black Students
3%
8%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearElmira, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
20253%8%7%
20243%8%7%
20233%9%8%
20223%9%7%
20213%9%7%
20203%9%8%
20193%9%7%
20183%9%7%
20174%11%7%
20164%11%7%
20154%11%8%
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# White Students
343 Students
252,994 Students
% White Students
63%
60%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearElmira, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
202563%59%52%
202466%59%52%
202366%57%52%
202269%57%54%
202169%57%54%
202068%58%54%
201967%58%56%
201866%58%56%
201769%58%58%
201665%58%58%
201576%58%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
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
155 Students
81,407 Students
% of Others Students
29%
19%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearElmira, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
202529%20%26%
202425%20%26%
202320%20%25%
202222%18%25%
202123%19%25%
202023%19%24%
201925%18%24%
201827%18%23%
201725%18%22%
201627%18%22%
201515%18%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
47 Teachers
41,520 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearElmira, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
202512:110:111:1
202410:110:111:1
20239:111:111:1
20228:111:111:1
20218:111:111:1
20208:111:112:1
20198:111:112:1
20188:111:112:1
20179:111:112:1
20169:111:112:1
20159:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
76%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearElmira, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
202580%76%55%
202465%75%54%
202365%75%54%
202265%76%54%
202165%74%54%
202065%74%54%
201965%73%53%
201857%73%53%
201753%72%53%
201657%73%52%
201557%72%52%
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Average Class Size
18 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearElmira, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
2025181515
2024181515
2023181515
2022181515
2021181515
2020181515
2019181615
2018171615
2017171615
2016171615
2015171615
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Average Number of AP Courses
8 courses
11 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearElmira, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
202581113
202481012
202381011
202281011
202181011
202081011
201981011
20188911
20178910
20168910
20158910
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,200
$21,574

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearElmira, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
2025$9,200$22,300$15,012
2024$9,200$21,636$13,254
2023$9,200$21,117$12,626
2022$9,200$19,707$12,187
2021$9,200$19,162$11,800
2020$9,200$18,832$11,512
2019$9,200$18,073$11,293
2018$9,200$17,784$11,017
2017$9,200$16,583$10,708
2016$8,975$14,881$10,356
2015$7,250$14,120$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
55%
33%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearElmira, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
202555%34%34%
202455%33%34%
202355%34%34%
202255%34%33%
202155%33%33%
202055%33%32%
201955%32%31%
201860%32%30%
201760%31%30%
201660%31%29%
201525%30%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,500
$9,892

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearElmira, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
2025$1,500$9,504$7,073
2024$1,500$9,775$6,930
2023$1,500$10,192$6,469
2022$1,500$9,153$6,289
2021$1,500$8,840$6,055
2020$1,500$8,813$5,921
2019$1,500$8,764$5,795
2018$1,500$7,563$5,456
2017$1,500$6,602$5,319
2016$1,500$6,842$5,105
2015$1,500$6,353$5,030
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
79%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2019-2025)

YearElmira, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
202599%74%81%
202498%79%85%
202398%79%85%
202298%78%85%
202198%78%85%
202098%78%85%
201998%77%85%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
13 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Elmira, NY?
3 private schools are located in Elmira, NY.
What percentage of students in Elmira go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Elmira are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Elmira?
67% of private schools in Elmira are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Which private schools in Elmira are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Elmira include: Holy Family Elementary School vs. Chemung Valley Montessori School

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