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Melville ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 2,823 students in Melville, NY, 57% of all K-12 students in Melville, NY are educated in private schools versus (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
The average acceptance rate is 67%, which is lower than the New York private school average acceptance rate of 79%.
25% of private schools in Melville, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Melville ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

Map of Crestwood Country Day School
Crestwood Country Day School
Gr: PK-12 | 346 students
Daycare / Preschool
313 Round Swamp Rd
Melville, NY 11747
(631) 692-6361
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Map of St. Anthony's High School
St. Anthony's High School
Gr: 9-12 | 2,305 students
Catholic
275 Wolf Hill Rd
Melville, NY 11747
(631) 271-2020
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The Whole Child Academy Photo
The Whole Child Academy
Gr: K-12 | 25 students
Avg. class size: 1 student
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 2
Special Education School
175 Wolf Hill Road
Melville, NY 11747
(631) 423-2658
(10)
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Map of St. Pius V School
St. Pius V School
Gr: 1-12 | 147 students
18 Old E Neck Rd
Melville, NY 11747
(631) 351-0116
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Melville, NY ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Trends (10-Year)

4
²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
+100.0% (+2 schools) 10-yr
2,823
Students
+1,177.4% (+2,602 students) 10-yr
$3,300
Avg. Tuition
1
Avg. Class Size
34%
Students of Color
+6.3% (+2.0 pp) 10-yr
16:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-50.0% (-16.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Melville)
This State (NY)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,795 Schools
# Students
2,823 Students
424,624 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearMelville, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
2025706246179
2024706238172
2023700238174
2022867250185
2021867245180
2020867242171
20191,254247175
2018844245172
2017914242180
2016111241178
2015111230167
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% Students of Color
34%
39%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearMelville, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
202534%40%34%
202434%40%34%
202330%40%33%
202228%40%33%
202128%41%32%
202028%41%32%
201928%40%31%
201828%39%31%
201717%40%32%
201632%40%32%
201532%41%32%
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0.61
0.59

Diversity Score Trends

YearMelville, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
20250.610.600.65
20240.610.600.65
20230.580.620.65
20220.560.620.64
20210.560.620.64
20200.560.620.64
20190.550.610.63
20180.550.610.63
20170.320.610.61
20160.450.620.61
20150.450.620.61
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Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
1 Student
949 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
194 Students
18,397 Students
% Asian Students
7%
5%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearMelville, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
20257%4%5%
20247%4%5%
202311%4%5%
202212%5%4%
202112%5%4%
202012%4%4%
201913%5%4%
201812%5%4%
20176%4%4%
20164%4%4%
20154%4%4%
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# Hispanic Students
586 Students
33,759 Students
% Hispanic Students
21%
8%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearMelville, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
202521%8%9%
202421%8%9%
202311%9%9%
20229%9%8%
20219%9%9%
20209%9%9%
20199%10%8%
20189%10%8%
20174%9%8%
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# Black Students
136 Students
33,696 Students
% Black Students
5%
8%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearMelville, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
20255%8%7%
20245%8%7%
20235%9%8%
20225%9%7%
20215%9%7%
20205%9%8%
20195%9%7%
20185%9%7%
20174%11%7%
20164%11%7%
20154%11%8%
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# White Students
1,626 Students
252,994 Students
% White Students
58%
60%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearMelville, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
202558%59%52%
202458%59%52%
202362%57%52%
202264%57%54%
202164%57%54%
202064%58%54%
201965%58%56%
201865%58%56%
201782%58%58%
201621%58%58%
201521%58%58%
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# 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
255 Students
81,407 Students
% of Others Students
9%
19%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearMelville, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
20259%20%26%
20249%20%26%
202311%20%25%
202210%18%25%
202110%19%25%
202010%19%24%
20198%18%24%
20189%18%23%
20174%18%22%
201671%18%22%
201571%18%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
172 Teachers
41,520 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearMelville, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
202516:110:111:1
202416:110:111:1
202317:111:111:1
202217:111:111:1
202117:111:111:1
202017:111:112:1
201923:111:112:1
201822:111:112:1
201715:111:112:1
201632:111:112:1
201532:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
99%
76%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2020-2025)

YearMelville, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
202599%76%55%
202499%75%54%
202399%75%54%
202299%76%54%
202199%74%54%
202099%74%54%
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Average Class Size
1 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2020-2025)

YearMelville, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
202511515
202411515
202311515
202211515
202111515
202011515
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Average Number of AP Courses
5 courses
11 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearMelville, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
202551113
202451012
202351011
202221011
202121011
202021011
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,300
$21,574
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
67%
79%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
2 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
2 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Melville, NY?
The top ranked private schools in Melville, NY include Crestwood Country Day School, St. Anthony's High School, and The Whole Child Academy.
How many private schools are located in Melville?
4 private schools are located in Melville.
What percentage of students in Melville go to private school?
57% of all K-12 students in Melville are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Melville?
25% of private schools in Melville are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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