Top 3 Best Onondaga County Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 36 private schools serving 5,298 students in Onondaga County, NY (there are 121 public schools, serving 66,616 public students). 7% of all K-12 students in Onondaga County, NY are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 14%).
The top ranked private schools in Onondaga County, NY include Manlius Pebble Hill School, Bishop Grimes Junior Senior High School and Christian Brothers Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is higher than the New York private school average acceptance rate of 79%.
69% of private schools in Onondaga County, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top Ranked Onondaga County Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Manlius Pebble Hill School
Manlius Pebble Hill School Photo - The opening day Handshake Ceremony is a tradition that dates back generations, with the entire student body along with faculty and staff to welcome each other into a new academic year. Handshakes, hugs, high fives, fist bumps, waves, and rock-paper-scissors are all forms of greetings.
(1)
5300 Jamesville Rd
Syracuse, NY 13214
(315) 446-2452
Grades: PK-12
| 350 students
6653 Kirkville Rd
East Syracuse, NY 13057
(315) 437-0356
Grades: 7-12
| 409 students
Christian Brothers Academy
(Catholic)
6245 Randall Rd
Syracuse, NY 13214
(315) 446-5960
Grades: 7-12
| 790 students
The New School
The New School Photo
Alternative School
5205 Jamesville Road, Dewitt
Syracuse, NY 13214
(315) 475-6453
Grades: K-8
| 20 students
Abundant Life Academy
Abundant Life Academy Photo
(Christian)
7000 All Nations Blvd.
East Syracuse, NY 13057
(315) 701-9242
Grades: PK-3
| 52 students
112 S Wilbur Ave
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 422-3140
Grades: PK-6
| 60 students
Baldwinsville Christian Academy
Baldwinsville Christian Academy Photo
(Baptist)
(8)
7312 Van Buren Road
Baldwinsville, NY 13027
(315) 638-1069
Grades: K-12
| 74 students
815 Fay Road
Syracuse, NY 13219
(315) 468-2591
Grades: 7-12
| 301 students
200 W High Ter
Syracuse, NY 13219
(315) 488-7631
Grades: K-7
| 160 students
Blessed Sacrament School
(Catholic)
3129 James Street
Syracuse, NY 13206
(315) 463-1261
Grades: PK-6
| 256 students
Blessed Virgin Mary Mother Of God Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
450 Wilkinson Street
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 422-8127
Grades: K-12
| 70 students
Cathedral Academy At Pompei
(Catholic)
923 N Mcbride St
Syracuse, NY 13208
(315) 422-8548
Grades: K-6
| 80 students
Children's Beginnings
Daycare / Preschool
100 S Clinton St Ste 169
Syracuse, NY 13261
(315) 448-0980
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
Childtime Chldrn Center
Daycare / Preschool
8098 Brewerton Rd
Cicero, NY 13039
(315) 699-8500
Grades: PK-K
| 38 students
Childtime Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
8439 Loop Rd
Baldwinsville, NY 13027
(315) 635-1693
Grades: PK-K
| 44 students
Creative Environment Day School
Daycare / Preschool
531 E Genesee St
Fayetteville, NY 13066
(315) 637-6071
Grades: NS-PK
| 67 students
Faith Heritage School
Faith Heritage School Photo - Faith Heritage has a strong college preparatory academic program with nearly 100% of students continuing on to higher education.
(Christian)
3740 Midland Ave
Syracuse, NY 13205
(315) 469-7777
Grades: PK-12
| 227 students
Holy Cross Continuation School
(Catholic)
4200 E Genesee St
Syracuse, NY 13214
(315) 446-4890
Grades: PK-6
| 154 students
Holy Family School
(Catholic)
130 Chapel Dr
Syracuse, NY 13219
(315) 487-8515
Grades: PK-6
| 280 students
Ihsan School Of Excellence
(Islamic)
1406 Park St
Syracuse, NY 13208
(315) 472-5040
Grades: NS-8
| 98 students
Immaculate Conception School
(Catholic)
400 Salt Springs St
Fayetteville, NY 13066
(315) 637-3961
Grades: PK-6
| 218 students
Jowonio School
Alternative School
3049 E Genesee St
Syracuse, NY 13224
(315) 455-4010
Grades: K
| 186 students
Little Lamb Christian School
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
420 S Main St
Syracuse, NY 13212
(315) 452-3302
Grades: PK-K
| 100 students
Liverpool KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
3787 Canvasback Dr.
Liverpool, NY 13090
(315) 622-0286
Grades: NS-PK
| 22 students
Liverpool KinderCare
Liverpool KinderCare Photo - Lobby
Daycare / Preschool
3787 Canvasback Dr
Liverpool, NY 13090
(315) 622-0286
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
Living Word Academy
(Pentecostal)
(1)
6101 Court Street Rd
Syracuse, NY 13206
(315) 437-6744
Grades: PK-12
| 177 students
Mater Dei Academy
(Catholic)
2656 Warners Rd
Warners, NY 13164
(315) 320-4085
Grades: K-12
| 133 students
Montessori Discovery School
Montessori School
(4)
109 Waring Rd
Syracuse, NY 13224
(315) 446-0204
Grades: PK-K
| 22 students
Montessori School Of Syracuse
Montessori School Of Syracuse Photo - Math
Montessori School
155 Waldorf Pkwy
Syracuse, NY 13224
(315) 449-9033
Grades: K-6
| 121 students
Most Holy Rosary School
(Catholic)
(3)
1031 Bellevue Ave
Syracuse, NY 13207
(315) 476-6035
Grades: PK-6
| 100 students
Parkview Junior Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
412 S Avery Ave
Syracuse, NY 13219
(315) 468-0117
Grades: PK-8
| 47 students
St. Mary's Academy
(Catholic)
49 Syracuse St
Baldwinsville, NY 13027
(315) 635-3977
Grades: PK-6
| 121 students
St. Rose Of Lima School
(Catholic)
411 S Main St
Syracuse, NY 13212
(315) 458-6036
Grades: PK-6
| 332 students
Syracuse Hebrew Day School
(Jewish)
5655 Thompson Rd
Syracuse, NY 13214
(315) 446-1900
Grades: K-6
| 45 students
Temple Baptist Academy
All-girls (Baptist)
2295 Downer Street
Baldwinsville, NY 13027
(315) 638-1159
Grades: K-2
| 9 students
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Onondaga County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
301 Valley Drive
Syracuse, NY 13207
(315) 672-7488
Grades: 7-8
| 30 students
7912 Thompson Road
Cicero, NY 13039
(315) 699-0471
Grades: PK-7
| 145 students
1636 James St
Syracuse, NY 13203
(315) 478-1031
Grades: PK-1
| 24 students
4471 Onondaga Blvd
Syracuse, NY 13219
(315) 468-6441
Grades: PK-6
| 159 students
St. Daniel School (Closed 2006)
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
621 Roxford Road S
Syracuse, NY 13208
(315) 455-7021
Grades: 5
| 23 students
214 Kinne St
East Syracuse, NY 13057
(315) 437-1339
Grades: K-7
| 172 students
4837 S Salina Street
Syracuse, NY 13205
(315) 492-1054
Grades: PK-6
| 122 students
201 Roxboro Rd
Syracuse, NY 13211
(315) 455-5791
Grades: PK-6
| 160 students
210 Schuyler Street
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 476-4076
Grades: PK-6
| 124 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Onondaga County, NY?
The top ranked private schools in Onondaga County, NY include Manlius Pebble Hill School, Bishop Grimes Junior Senior High School and Christian Brothers Academy.
How many private schools are located in Onondaga County, NY?
36 private schools are located in Onondaga County, NY.
How diverse are private schools in Onondaga County, NY?
Onondaga County, NY private schools are approximately 21% minority students, which is lower than the New York private school average of 40%.
What percentage of students in Onondaga County, NY go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Onondaga County, NY are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Onondaga County, NY?
69% of private schools in Onondaga County, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

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