ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´

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

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 549 students in Tompkins County, NY (there are , serving 10,366 public students). 5% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
The average acceptance rate is 94%, which is higher than the New York private school average acceptance rate of 79%.
17% of private schools in Tompkins County, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s: 6
  • # Students Served: 549
  • Average Tuition: $12,587
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 34%
  • Acceptance Rate: 94%
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 16%
  • View Tompkins County, NY School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s: 6
  • # Students Served: 549
  • Average Tuition: $12,587
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 34%
  • Acceptance Rate: 94%
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 16%
  • View Tompkins County, NY School Trends

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

Map of Cascadilla School
Gr: 8-12 | 8 students
116 Summit Ave
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 272-3110
Map of Eac Montessori School
Gr: PK-8 | 219 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Montessori School
120 E King Rd
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 277-7335
Map of Ithaca Montessori School
Gr: NS-PK | 103 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Montessori School
12 Ascot Pl
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 266-0788
Map of Ithaca Waldorf School
Gr: PK-8 | 74 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 7
Waldorf School
20 Nelson Rd
Ithaca, NY 14851
(607) 256-2020
(5)
Map of Namaste Montessori School
Gr: PK-6 | 72 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Montessori School
1608 Trumansburg Rd and 1872 Trumansburg Rd
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 272-0515
Willow Glen Christian School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 73 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
1768 Dryden Rd
Freeville, NY 13068
(607) 347-4413
[+] Show Closed ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s in Tompkins County, New York

Tompkins County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (Closed)

Map of Trumansburg Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 12 students
Montessori School
66 Cayuga St
Trumansburg, NY 14886
(607) 209-4003

Overview

Category
This State (NY)
US
# Schools
6 Schools
# Students
549 Students
424,624 Students
% Average Students of Color
16%
39%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
87 Teachers
41,520 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
23%
76%
Average Class Size
16 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
23 courses
11 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,587
$21,574
Average Summer Program Cost
$75
$2,359
Average % on Financial Aid
34%
33%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,475
$9,892
Average Acceptance Rate
94%
79%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.59
0.59
# American Indian Students
2 Students
949 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
32 Students
18,397 Students
% Asian Students
6%
5%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
33,759 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
8%
# Black Students
9 Students
33,696 Students
% Black Students
2%
8%
# White Students
255 Students
252,994 Students
% White Students
46%
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
248 Students
81,407 Students
% of Others Students
45%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Tompkins County, NY?
The top ranked private schools in Tompkins County, NY is Cascadilla School.
How many private schools are located in Tompkins County?
6 private schools are located in Tompkins County.
How diverse are private schools in Tompkins County?
Tompkins County private schools are approximately 16% minority students, which is lower than the New York private school average of 39%.
What percentage of students in Tompkins County go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Tompkins County are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Tompkins County?
17% of private schools in Tompkins County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other).
Which private schools in Tompkins 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