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

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 1,021 students in Jefferson County, NY (there are , serving 16,927 public students). 6% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (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%.
100% of private schools in Jefferson County, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

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

Map of Augustinian Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 80 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Catholic
317 West St
Carthage, NY 13619
(315) 493-1301
Map of Immaculate Heart Central Junior/Senior High School
Gr: 6-12 | 204 students
Catholic
1316 Ives St
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 788-4670
Immaculate Heart Elementary School Grades Photo
Gr: PK-5 | 226 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 13
Catholic
1316 Ives Street
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 788-4670
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Map of Christian Heritage School
Gr: PK-6 | 9 students
Christian
42140 County Route 41
Natural Bridge, NY 13665
(315) 405-1865
Faith Fellowship Christian School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 150 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 4
Christian
131 Moore Avenue
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 783-9342
Map of Genesis School - Christian Life Center
Gr: PK-12 | 23 students
Christian
12749 State Hwy 12e
Chaumont, NY 13622
(315) 649-3050
Map of Ihc Intermediate School Grades K-5
Gr: PK-5 | 248 students
Catholic
122 Winthrop St
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 788-7011
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Jefferson County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (Closed)

Map of St. Anthony S School
Gr: PK-6 | 136 students
Catholic
870 Arsenal Street
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 788-1461

Overview

Category
This State (NY)
US
# Schools
7 Schools
# Students
1,021 Students
424,624 Students
% Average Students of Color
17%
39%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
87 Teachers
41,520 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
43%
76%
Average Class Size
13 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
6 courses
11 courses
Average SAT score
1220
(Out of 1600)
1254

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,300
$21,574
Average % on Financial Aid
43%
33%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,850
$9,892
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
79%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.51
0.59
# American Indian Students
2 Students
949 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
16 Students
18,397 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
90 Students
33,759 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
8%
# Black Students
23 Students
33,696 Students
% Black Students
2%
8%
# White Students
671 Students
252,994 Students
% White Students
67%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
3 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
193 Students
81,407 Students
% of Others Students
20%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Jefferson County, NY?
How many private schools are located in Jefferson County?
7 private schools are located in Jefferson County.
How diverse are private schools in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County private schools are approximately 17% minority students, which is lower than the New York private school average of 39%.
What percentage of students in Jefferson County go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Jefferson County are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Jefferson County?
100% of private schools in Jefferson County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Jefferson County are often viewed compared to one another?

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