For the 2025-26 school year, there are 12 private elementary schools serving 1,713 students in Schenectady County, NY.
The top ranked private elementary schools in Schenectady County, NY include Brown School and Northeast Parent & Child Society.
The average acceptance rate is 67%, which is lower than the New York private elementary school average acceptance rate of 75%.
Top Ranked Schenectady County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
150 Corlaer Avenue
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 370-0366
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 370-0366
Gr: PK-12 | 148 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1821 Hamburg St
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 346-1273
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 346-1273
Gr: 6-12 | 154 students Avg. class size: 15 students
2195 Central Ave
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 395-9866
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 395-9866
Gr: PK-11 | 174 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Crossroads Center For Children
Special Program Emphasis
395 Becker Drive
Schenectady, NY 12306
(518) 280-0083
Schenectady, NY 12306
(518) 280-0083
Gr: NS-4 | 83 students Avg. class size: 7 students
36-38 Sacandaga Rd
Schenectady, NY 12302
(518) 370-4272
Schenectady, NY 12302
(518) 370-4272
Gr: PK-12 | 295 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
2600 Albany St
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 393-3131
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 393-3131
Gr: 6-12 | 251 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
39 Charlton Rd
Schenectady, NY 12302
(518) 399-5048
Schenectady, NY 12302
(518) 399-5048
Gr: K-8 | 31 students
210 Morris Rd
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 937-9338
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 937-9338
Gr: PK-6 | 45 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. John The Evangelist
(Catholic)
806 Union St
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 393-5331
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 393-5331
Gr: PK-6 | 123 students
1801 Union St
Schenectady, NY 12309
(518) 382-8225
Schenectady, NY 12309
(518) 382-8225
Gr: PK-5 | 219 students
St. Madeleine Sophie School
(Catholic)
3510 Carman Road
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 355-3080
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 355-3080
Gr: PK-5 | 186 students Tuition listed
Schenectady County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1840 Van Vranken Avenue
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 372-5961
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 372-5961
Gr: PK-5 | 121 students
St. Lukes School (Closed 2006)
(Catholic)
1252 Albany Street
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 377-7330
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 377-7330
Gr: PK-6 | 140 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Schenectady County, NY?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Schenectady County, NY include Brown School and Northeast Parent & Child Society.
How many private elementary schools are located in Schenectady County?
12 private elementary schools are located in Schenectady County.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Schenectady County?
Schenectady County private elementary schools are approximately 35% minority students, which is lower than the New York private school average of 39%.
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