Top 5 Best Rensselaer County Private Elementary Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 12 private elementary schools serving 2,128 students in Rensselaer County, NY.
The best top ranked private elementary schools in Rensselaer County, NY include Robert C Parker School, Mountain Road School and Hoosac School.
The average acceptance rate is 66%, which is lower than the New York private elementary school average acceptance rate of 80%.
58% of private elementary schools in Rensselaer County, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).

Top Ranked Rensselaer County Private Elementary Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Robert C Parker School
Robert C Parker School Photo - Exploration on 77 acres campus with forest, woods, pond, and streams.
(8)
4254 Ny Highway 43
Wynantskill, NY 12198
(518) 286-3449
Grades: PK-8
| 134 students
Doane Stuart School
Doane Stuart School Photo
(5)
199 Washington Avenue
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 465-5222
Grades: NS-12
| 174 students
Hoosac School
Hoosac School Photo
(Episcopal)
(1)
14 Pine Valley Rd
Hoosick, NY 12089
(518) 686-7331
Grades: 8-12
| 220 students
La Salle Institute
All-boys (Catholic)
(2)
174 Williams Rd
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 283-2500
Grades: 6-12
| 445 students
Mountain Road School
Mountain Road School Photo - Our beautiful new schoolyard
4565 County Route 9
East Nassau, NY 12062
(518) 794-8520
Grades: PK-8
| 40 students
Woodland Hill Montessori School
Woodland Hill Montessori School Photo - Woodland Hill Montessori- All School Photo
Montessori School
100 Montesorri Pl
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 283-5400
Grades: NS-8
| 345 students
Holy Spirit School
Holy Spirit School Photo - Eighth Graders accept Holy Spirit pins, signifying their acceptance of their role as school leaders. On the altar is Father Joe O'Brien and presenting the pin is principal, Roger Rooney.
(Catholic)
54 Highland Dr
East Greenbush, NY 12061
(518) 477-5739
Grades: PK-8
| 208 students
Redemption Christian Academy
Redemption Christian Academy Photo - Students
(Christian)
(5)
192 Ninth Street
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 272-6679
Grades: K-12
| students
Sacred Heart School
(Catholic)
308 Spring Avenue
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 274-3655
Grades: PK-6
| 170 students
St. Jude The Apostle School
(Catholic)
42 Dana Ave
Wynantskill, NY 12198
(518) 283-0333
Grades: PK-6
| 227 students
116 Pinewoods Ave
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 274-4994
Grades: PK-8
| 76 students
Vanderheyden Hall
Special Education School
614 Cooper Hill Rd
Wynantskill, NY 12198
(518) 283-6500
Grades: 7-12
| 89 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Rensselaer County, New York

Rensselaer County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
451 Marshland Court
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 274-6202
Grades: PK-6
| 159 students
163 Columbia Turnpike
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 449-2498
Grades: PK-8
| 161 students
1641 Third Street
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 465-1151
Grades: PK-8
| 131 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Rensselaer County, NY?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Rensselaer County, NY include Robert C Parker School, Mountain Road School and Hoosac School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Rensselaer County, NY?
12 private elementary schools are located in Rensselaer County, NY.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Rensselaer County, NY?
Rensselaer County, NY private elementary schools are approximately 21% minority students, which is lower than the New York private school average of 39%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Rensselaer County, NY?
58% of private elementary schools in Rensselaer County, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).

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