For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 private high schools serving 81 students in Tompkins County, NY.
The top ranked private high school in Tompkins County, NY is Cascadilla School.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the New York private high school average acceptance rate of 73%.
50% of private high schools in Tompkins County, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other).
Top Ranked Tompkins County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø High Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
116 Summit Ave
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 272-3110
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 272-3110
Gr: 8-12 | 8 students Avg. class size: 15 students Acceptance rate listed
1768 Dryden Rd
Freeville, NY 13068
(607) 347-4413
Freeville, NY 13068
(607) 347-4413
Gr: PK-12 | 73 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Tompkins County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Trumansburg Montessori School (Closed 2019)
Montessori School
66 Cayuga St
Trumansburg, NY 14886
(607) 209-4003
Trumansburg, NY 14886
(607) 209-4003
Gr: PK-K | 12 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private high schools in Tompkins County, NY?
The top ranked private high schools in Tompkins County, NY is Cascadilla School.
How many private high schools are located in Tompkins County?
2 private high schools are located in Tompkins County.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Tompkins County?
50% of private high schools in Tompkins County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other).
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