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

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 10 private schools serving 2,116 students in Rensselaer County, NY (there are , serving 19,306 public students). 10% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
The average acceptance rate is 68%, which is lower than the New York private school average acceptance rate of 79%.
60% of private schools in Rensselaer County, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s: 10
  • # Students Served: 2,116
  • Average Tuition: $32,053
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 43%
  • Acceptance Rate: 68%
  • Average Class Size: 14 students
  • % Students of Color: 20%
  • View Rensselaer County, NY School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s: 10
  • # Students Served: 2,116
  • Average Tuition: $32,053
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 43%
  • Acceptance Rate: 68%
  • Average Class Size: 14 students
  • % Students of Color: 20%
  • View Rensselaer County, NY School Trends

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

Robert C Parker School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 4
4254 Ny Highway 43
Wynantskill, NY 12198
(518) 286-3449
(8)
Doane Stuart School Photo
Gr: NS-12 | 174 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 19
Specialized Curriculum
199 Washington Avenue
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 465-5222
(5)
Emma Willard School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 354 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 36
All-girls
285 Pawling Avenue
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 833-1301
Hoosac School Photo
Gr: 8-12 | 240 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Sports: 21 | Extracurriculars: 8
Episcopal
14 Pine Valley Rd
Hoosick, NY 12089
(518) 686-7331
(1)
Map of La Salle Institute
Gr: 6-12 | 445 students
Sports: 19
Catholic
174 Williams Rd
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 283-2500
(2)
Woodland Hill Montessori School Photo
Gr: NS-8 | 345 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 15
Montessori School
100 Montesorri Pl
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 283-5400
Holy Spirit School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 188 students
Catholic
54 Highland Dr
East Greenbush, NY 12061
(518) 477-5739
Redemption Christian Academy Photo
Gr: K-12
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 25
Christian
192 Ninth Street
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 272-6679
(5)
Map of St. Jude The Apostle School
Gr: PK-5 | 149 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
42 Dana Ave
Wynantskill, NY 12198
(518) 283-0333
Map of Vanderheyden Hall
Gr: 7-12 | 89 students
Special Education School
614 Cooper Hill Rd
Wynantskill, NY 12198
(518) 283-6500
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Rensselaer County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (Closed)

Mountain Road School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 40 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
4565 County Route 9
East Nassau, NY 12062
(518) 794-8520
Map of Our Lady Of Victory School
Gr: PK-6 | 159 students
Catholic
451 Marshland Court
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 274-6202
Map of Sacred Heart School
Gr: PK-6 | 176 students
Catholic
308 Spring Avenue
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 274-3655
Map of St. Mary's School
Gr: PK-8 | 161 students
Catholic
163 Columbia Turnpike
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 449-2498
Map of Ss Joseph And John School
Gr: PK-8 | 131 students
Catholic
1641 Third Street
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 465-1151
Map of Susan Odell Taylor School For Children
Gr: PK-8 | 76 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
116 Pinewoods Ave
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 274-4994
(1)

Overview

Category
This State (NY)
US
# Schools
10 Schools
# Students
2,116 Students
424,624 Students
% Average Students of Color
20%
39%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
257 Teachers
41,520 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
65%
76%
Average Class Size
14 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
17 courses
11 courses
Average SAT score
1214
(Out of 1600)
1254
Average ACT score
27
(Out of 36)
28

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$32,053
$21,574
Average Summer Program Cost
$505
$2,359
Average % on Financial Aid
43%
33%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$16,248
$9,892
Average Acceptance Rate
68%
79%
Average Endowment Size
$82.83 million
$33.73 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.63
0.59
# American Indian Students
1 Student
949 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
181 Students
18,397 Students
% Asian Students
8%
5%
# Hispanic Students
51 Students
33,759 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
8%
# Black Students
240 Students
33,696 Students
% Black Students
10%
8%
# White Students
1,248 Students
252,994 Students
% White Students
54%
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
611 Students
81,407 Students
% of Others Students
26%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Rensselaer County, NY?
The top ranked private schools in Rensselaer County, NY include Robert C Parker School, Hoosac School, and Emma Willard School.
How many private schools are located in Rensselaer County?
10 private schools are located in Rensselaer County.
How diverse are private schools in Rensselaer County?
Rensselaer County private schools are approximately 20% minority students, which is lower than the New York private school average of 39%.
What percentage of students in Rensselaer County go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Rensselaer County are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Rensselaer County?
60% of private schools in Rensselaer County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).
Which private schools in Rensselaer County are often viewed compared to one another?

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