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Best Essex County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 614 students in Essex County, NY (there are , serving 3,498 public students). 15% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
The average acceptance rate is 63%, which is lower than the New York private school average acceptance rate of 79%.
43% of private schools in Essex County, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

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

Map of Adirondack Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 91 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Baptist
6065 Nys Route 86
Wilmington, NY 12997
(518) 946-2487
Northwood School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 185 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 11
92 Northwood Rd
Lake Placid, NY 12946
(518) 523-3357
Map of Lakeside School At Black Kettle Farm
Gr: K-3 | 17 students
Alternative School
6 Leaning Rd
Essex, NY 12936
(518) 963-7385
Map of Mountain Lake Academy
Gr: 8-12 | 38 students
All-boys | Special Education School
386 River Road
Lake Placid, NY 12946
(518) 523-4300
North Country School Photo
Gr: 4-9 | 86 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 16
4382 Cascade Road
Lake Placid, NY 12946
(518) 523-9329
Map of St. Agnes Parochial School
Gr: PK-3 | 122 students
Catholic
2322 Saranac Ave
Lake Placid, NY 12946
(518) 523-3771
St. Marys Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 75 students
Catholic
64 Amherst Ave
Ticonderoga, NY 12883
(518) 585-7433
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Essex County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (Closed)

Map of National Sports Academy
Gr: 8-12 | 84 students
Specialized Curriculum
821 Mirror Lake Drive
Lake Placid, NY 12946
(518) 523-3460
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Overview

Category
This State (NY)
US
# Schools
7 Schools
# Students
614 Students
424,624 Students
% Average Students of Color
24%
39%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
116 Teachers
41,520 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
61%
76%
Average Class Size
9 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
11 courses
11 courses
Average SAT score
1100
(Out of 1600)
1254
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
28

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$49,387
$21,574
Average Summer Program Cost
$12,000
$2,359
Average % on Financial Aid
44%
33%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$34,000
$9,892
Average Acceptance Rate
63%
79%
Average Endowment Size
$13 million
$33.73 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
0.59
# American Indian Students
1 Student
949 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
68 Students
18,397 Students
% Asian Students
11%
5%
# Hispanic Students
14 Students
33,759 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
8%
# Black Students
20 Students
33,696 Students
% Black Students
3%
8%
# White Students
353 Students
252,994 Students
% White Students
58%
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
158 Students
81,407 Students
% of Others Students
26%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
14 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
19 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Essex County, NY?
The top ranked private schools in Essex County, NY include Adirondack Christian School and Northwood School.
How many private schools are located in Essex County?
7 private schools are located in Essex County.
How diverse are private schools in Essex County?
Essex County private schools are approximately 24% minority students, which is lower than the New York private school average of 39%.
What percentage of students in Essex County go to private school?
15% of all K-12 students in Essex County are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Essex County?
43% of private schools in Essex County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).
Which private schools in Essex County are often viewed compared to one another?

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