For the 2024 school year, there are 85 private schools serving 15,158 students in Suffolk County, NY (there are 340 public schools, serving 223,747 public students). 6% of all K-12 students in Suffolk County, NY are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 14%).
The top ranked private schools in Suffolk County, NY include The Stony Brook School, St. John The Baptist Diocesan High School and The Knox School.
The average tuition cost is $19,086, which is lower than the New York private school average tuition cost of $21,541.
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Top Ranked Suffolk County Private Schools (2024)
School
Location
Grades
Students
541 Long Beach Road
Saint James, NY 11780
(631) 686-1600
Saint James, NY 11780
(631) 686-1600
Grades: 6-12
| 112 students
201 Old Town Rd
East Setauket, NY 11733
(631) 751-1154
East Setauket, NY 11733
(631) 751-1154
Grades: PK-8
| 423 students
1 Higbie Dr
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 265-3334
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 265-3334
Grades: PK-12
| 353 students
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339 Snedecor Ave
West Islip, NY 11795
(631) 358-5035
West Islip, NY 11795
(631) 358-5035
Grades: NS-8
| 249 students
211 Brooksite Drive
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 265-4177
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 265-4177
Grades: PK-8
| 324 students
151 Mitchell Lane
Bridgehampton, NY 11932
(631) 537-7068
Bridgehampton, NY 11932
(631) 537-7068
Grades: PK-8
| 76 students
Maryhaven Center Of Hope
Special Education School (Catholic)
450 Myrtle Ave
Port Jefferson, NY 11777
(631) 474-3400
Port Jefferson, NY 11777
(631) 474-3400
Grades: Inquire with school
| 47 students
160 N Main Street
Southampton, NY 11968
(631) 283-9140
Southampton, NY 11968
(631) 283-9140
Grades: PK-8
| 310 students
2 St Johns Place
Center Moriches, NY 11934
(631) 878-1033
Center Moriches, NY 11934
(631) 878-1033
Grades: PK-8
| 177 students
St. Anthony's High School
(Catholic)
275 Wolf Hill Rd
Melville, NY 11747
(631) 271-2020
Melville, NY 11747
(631) 271-2020
Grades: 9-12
| 2,410 students
1170 Montauk Highway
West Islip, NY 11795
(631) 587-8000
West Islip, NY 11795
(631) 587-8000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,200 students
St. Mary School
(Catholic)
16 Harrison Ave
East Islip, NY 11730
(631) 581-3423
East Islip, NY 11730
(631) 581-3423
Grades: PK-8
| 516 students
284 E Main St
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 724-0285
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 724-0285
Grades: PK-8
| 463 students
360 Main St
Huntington, NY 11743
(631) 385-3322
Huntington, NY 11743
(631) 385-3322
Grades: PK-8
| 536 students
135 Saint Andrews Rd
Southampton, NY 11968
(631) 283-2223
Southampton, NY 11968
(631) 283-2223
Grades: NS-3
| 64 students
The Stony Brook School![The Stony Brook School Photo - The Stony Brook School, founded in 1922, is an independent college preparatory school (grades 7-12) that exists to challenge young men and women to know Jesus Christ as Lord, to love others as themselves, and to grow in knowledge and skill, in order that they may serve the world through their character and leadership. "Character Before Career"]( "The Stony Brook School Photo - The Stony Brook School, founded in 1922, is an independent college preparatory school (grades 7-12) that exists to challenge young men and women to know Jesus Christ as Lord, to love others as themselves, and to grow in knowledge and skill, in order that they may serve the world through their character and leadership. \"Character Before Career\"")
(Christian)
1 Chapman Parkway
Stony Brook, NY 11790
(631) 751-1800
Stony Brook, NY 11790
(631) 751-1800
Grades: 7-12
| 460 students
1025 5th Ave
East Northport, NY 11731
(631) 261-5130
East Northport, NY 11731
(631) 261-5130
Grades: PK-8
| 337 students
722 Deer Park Rd
Deer Park, NY 11746
(631) 242-5359
Deer Park, NY 11746
(631) 242-5359
Grades: PK-12
| 212 students
175 Wolf Hill Road
Melville, NY 11747
(631) 423-2658
Melville, NY 11747
(631) 423-2658
Grades: K-12
| 25 students
The Anne Brower School
Daycare / Preschool
50 Lawrence Hill Road
Huntington, NY 11743
(631) 423-4147
Huntington, NY 11743
(631) 423-4147
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
Ascent School For Individuals With Autism
Special Education School
819 Grand Blvd Ste 2
Deer Park, NY 11729
(631) 254-6100
Deer Park, NY 11729
(631) 254-6100
Grades: 4-12
| 23 students
B.e.s.t. Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
525 Veterans Memorial Highway
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 864-4064
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 864-4064
Grades: NS-PK
| 159 students
Bay Shore Christian School![Bay Shore Christian School Photo - Bay Shore Assembly of God Church Bay Shore Christian School/Happy Days Preschool]( "Bay Shore Christian School Photo - Bay Shore Assembly of God Church Bay Shore Christian School/Happy Days Preschool")
(Church of God)
211 Bay Shore Rd
Bay Shore, NY 11706
(631) 665-5241
Bay Shore, NY 11706
(631) 665-5241
Grades: PK-6
| 187 students
Bethesda Sda Junior Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
76 Parkway Ave
Amityville, NY 11701
(631) 842-3321
Amityville, NY 11701
(631) 842-3321
Grades: PK-8
| 41 students
Bohemia KinderCare![Bohemia KinderCare Photo - Bohemia KinderCare Front]( "Bohemia KinderCare Photo - Bohemia KinderCare Front")
Daycare / Preschool
3502-3504 Veterans Memorial Hwy
Bohemia, NY 11716
(631) 580-5221
Bohemia, NY 11716
(631) 580-5221
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
Brookhaven country day school
Daycare / Preschool
79 Long Island Ave
Yaphank, NY 11980
(631) 924-4033
Yaphank, NY 11980
(631) 924-4033
Grades: NS
| 136 students
Ca Montessori Children's Center
Montessori School
1 Ca Plaza
Islandia, NY 11749
(631) 342-3000
Islandia, NY 11749
(631) 342-3000
Grades: NS
| 80 students
Cdlt Ctr-kiddi Academy Of E Setau
Daycare / Preschool
10 Research Way
East Setauket, NY 11733
(631) 941-2100
East Setauket, NY 11733
(631) 941-2100
Grades: PK-K
| 175 students
Chatterbox Day School![Chatterbox Day School Photo]( "Chatterbox Day School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
52 Hawthorne Ave
East Islip, NY 11730
(631) 581-4756
East Islip, NY 11730
(631) 581-4756
Grades: PK-1
| 61 students
The Children's Center At Ucp
Special Education School
250 Marcus Blvd
Hauppauge, NY 11788
(631) 543-2338
Hauppauge, NY 11788
(631) 543-2338
Grades: K-12
| 51 students
Cleary School For The Deaf
Special Education School
301 Smithtown Blvd
Nesconset, NY 11767
(631) 588-0530
Nesconset, NY 11767
(631) 588-0530
Grades: PK-12
| 76 students
Copiague Christian Academy
(Christian)
2675 Great Neck Road
Copiague, NY 11726
(631) 842-5993
Copiague, NY 11726
(631) 842-5993
Grades: PK-3
| 33 students
Crestwood Country Day School
Daycare / Preschool
313 Round Swamp Rd
Melville, NY 11747
(631) 692-6361
Melville, NY 11747
(631) 692-6361
Grades: PK-K
| 219 students
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Suffolk County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1225 Ostrander Ave
Riverhead, NY 11901
(631) 727-5900
Riverhead, NY 11901
(631) 727-5900
Grades: 7-12
| 467 students
74 Suffolk Lane
East Islip, NY 11730
(631) 581-1035
East Islip, NY 11730
(631) 581-1035
Grades: PK-12
| 63 students
2 Indian Head Rd
Commack, NY 11725
(631) 543-0202
Commack, NY 11725
(631) 543-0202
Grades: PK-8
| 223 students
74 Hauppauge Rd
Commack, NY 11725
(631) 368-2600
Commack, NY 11725
(631) 368-2600
Grades: K-8
| 70 students
Lake Grove School (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
Moriches Road
Lake Grove, NY 11755
(516) 585-8776
Lake Grove, NY 11755
(516) 585-8776
Grades: 8-12
| 60 students
821 Hawkins Ave
Lake Grove, NY 11755
(631) 585-0521
Lake Grove, NY 11755
(631) 585-0521
Grades: PK-8
| 26 students
New Discovery Early Childhood Center (Closed 2016)
Daycare / Preschool
180 Lawrence Rd
Kings Park, NY 11754
(631) 544-0830
Kings Park, NY 11754
(631) 544-0830
Grades: K
| 127 students
240 S Wellwood Ave
Lindenhurst, NY 11757
(631) 226-0208
Lindenhurst, NY 11757
(631) 226-0208
Grades: PK-8
| 263 students
200 W Main St
Sayville, NY 11782
(631) 589-3426
Sayville, NY 11782
(631) 589-3426
Grades: PK-8
| 187 students
Rainbow Chimes, Inc. (Closed 2008)
Daycare / Preschool
320 Broadway-greenlawn Rd.
Huntington, NY 11743
(631) 427-6300
Huntington, NY 11743
(631) 427-6300
Grades: PK-K
| 64 students
500 W Montauk Hwy
Bay Shore, NY 11706
(631) 666-0908
Bay Shore, NY 11706
(631) 666-0908
Grades: PK-8
| 220 students
Trinity Regional School (Closed 2004)
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
1450 New York Ave
Huntington Station, NY 11745
(631) 549-7450
Huntington Station, NY 11745
(631) 549-7450
Grades: PK-K
| 96 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Suffolk County, NY?
The top ranked private schools in Suffolk County, NY include The Stony Brook School, St. John The Baptist Diocesan High School and The Knox School.
How many private schools are located in Suffolk County, NY?
85 private schools are located in Suffolk County, NY.
How much do private schools cost in Suffolk County, NY?
The average tuition cost is $19,086, which is lower than the New York private school average tuition cost of $21,541.
How diverse are private schools in Suffolk County, NY?
Suffolk County, NY private schools are approximately 34% minority students, which is lower than the New York private school average of 40%.
What percentage of students in Suffolk County, NY go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Suffolk County, NY are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 14%).
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