For the 2026 school year, there are 15 college-prep and junior boarding schools serving 3,437 students located throughout New York.
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Top New York Boarding Schools (2026)
Gr: 9-12, PG | 160 students
Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Acceptance rate: 80%
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All-girls (non-sectarian)
205 Bidwell Parkway
Buffalo, NY 14222
(716) 885-6780
Gr: 9-12 | 260 students
Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Avg. class size: 15 students
Acceptance rate: 85%
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582 Columbus Ave
Thornwood, NY 10594
(914) 495-6056
Gr: 9-12, PG | 356 students
Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Avg. class size: 13 students
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All-girls
285 Pawling Avenue
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 833-1320
Gr: 8-12, PG | 250 students
Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Avg. class size: 9 students
Acceptance rate: 45%
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Episcopal
14 Pine Valley Road
Hoosick, NY 12089
(518) 686-7331
Gr: 6-12, PG | 120 students
Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Acceptance rate: 75%
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541 Long Beach Road
Saint James, NY 11780
(631) 686-1600
New York, NY
Gr: 9-12 | Pre-K-12 (day) | 600 students
Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Avg. class size: 18 students
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1 Morris Street
New York, NY 10004
(212) 232-0266
Gr: 7-12, PG | 120 students
Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Avg. class size: 10 students
Acceptance rate: 65%
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78 Academy Ave.
Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY 12520
(845) 534-3710
Gr: 4-9 | 88 students
Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Avg. class size: 9 students
Acceptance rate: 65%
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4382 Cascade Road
Lake Placid, NY 12946
(518) 523-9329
Gr: 9-12, PG | 190 students
Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Avg. class size: 10 students
Acceptance rate: 43%
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92 Northwood Road
Lake Placid, NY 12946
(518) 523-3382
Gr: 9-12 | 6-12 (day) | 170 students
Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
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Quaker
22 Spackenkill Road
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 462-4200
Gr: 6-12, PG | PK-12, PG (day) | 320 students
Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Avg. class size: 16 students
Acceptance rate: 60%
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18 Goodfriend Drive
East Hampton, NY 11937
(631) 907-5400
Gr: 7-12 | 487 students
Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Avg. class size: 17 students
Acceptance rate: 40%
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Christian
1 Chapman Parkway
Stony Brook, NY 11790
(631) 751-1800
Gr: 8-12, PG
Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Avg. class size: 10 students
Acceptance rate: 47%
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314 Mountain Road
Cornwall on Hudson, NY 12520
(845) 534-9860
Gr: 10-12 | 41 students
Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Avg. class size: 14 students
Acceptance rate: 12%
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1460 Broadway Street #4027
New York, NY 10036
(646) 504-6924
Gr: 8-12, PG | 7-12, PG (day) | 275 students
Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Avg. class size: 10 students
Acceptance rate: 50%
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All-boys (Episcopal)
700 Route 22
Pawling, NY 12564
(845) 855-4825
Frequently Asked Questions
How many boarding schools are located in New York?
There are 15 college-preparatory boarding schools located in New York.
What is the average tuition cost of boarding school in New York?
The average New York boarding school tuition cost is $72,368 per year.
What is the oldest boarding school in New York?
Oakwood Friends School, founded in 1796, is the oldest boarding school in New York.
What boarding school in New York has the lowest acceptance rates?
THINK Global School has the lowest boarding school acceptance rate (12%) in New York.
What boarding school in New York has the highest average SAT scores?
Ross School has the highest average SAT scores (1575) in New York.
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Quick Facts (2026)
- # Boarding Schools: 15
- # Students Served: 3,437
- Average Tuition: $72,368
- Average Acceptance Rate: 56%
- Average Class Size: 12 students
- % Students Boarding: 65%
- % International Students: 35%
- % Students of Color: 35%
- % Students on Financial Aid: 44%
- Average SAT Score: 1,293
- % Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 71%
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