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Top 20 Best New York Nonsectarian Private Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 358 nonsectarian private preschools in New York. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in New York.
The top ranked nonsectarian private preschools in New York include Tuxedo Park School, The Kew-Forest School and The Waldorf School Of Garden City.

Top Ranked Nonsectarian Private Preschools in New York (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Adelphi Academy of Brooklyn
Adelphi Academy of Brooklyn Photo - Adelphi Academy of Brooklyn's historic Bay Ridge campus is located at 8515 Ridge Boulevard, in the heart of Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. .
(7)
8515 Ridge Boulevard
Brooklyn, NY 11209
(718) 238-3308
Grades: NS-12
| 235 students
Avenues The World School
Avenues The World School Photo - Avenues New York
(3)
259 10th Avenue
New York, NY 10001
(646) 664-0800
Grades: NS-12
| 1,958 students
BASIS Independent Brooklyn
BASIS Independent Brooklyn Photo
556 Columbia Street
Brooklyn, NY 11231
(929) 626-5001
Grades: PK-12
| 869 students
BASIS Independent Manhattan
BASIS Independent Manhattan Photo - Early Learning Program
795 Columbus Avenue
New York, NY 10025
(929) 930-4798
Grades: PK-12
| 302 students
The Kew-Forest School
The Kew-Forest School Photo - At The Kew-Forest School, you will find a community that nurtures lifelong learners, educators who inspire young people, and students who support each other. Established in 1918, Kew-Forest is the oldest independent co-ed, college preparatory school in Queens for students in Preschool through Grade 12. For more info, visit kewforest.org.
119-17 Union Tpke
Forest Hills, NY 11375
(718) 268-4667
Grades: NS-12
| 185 students
The Laurel Hill School
The Laurel Hill School Photo - In third grade we started our Lego Robotics unit this week! We are getting familiar with using the laptops with our Lego robots. We can change the speed, add sound, or change the action of the motor attached to the robot. Next, we will be starting to build our first creates with a focus on carnival rides!
(22)
201 Old Town Rd
East Setauket, NY 11733
(631) 751-1154
Grades: PK-8
| 423 students
Lycee Francais de New York
Lycee Francais de New York Photo
(1)
505 E 75th St
New York, NY 10021
(212) 369-1400
Grades: NS-12
| 1,192 students
Manlius Pebble Hill School
Manlius Pebble Hill School Photo - The opening day Handshake Ceremony is a tradition that dates back generations, with the entire student body along with faculty and staff to welcome each other into a new academic year. Handshakes, hugs, high fives, fist bumps, waves, and rock-paper-scissors are all forms of greetings.
(1)
5300 Jamesville Rd
Syracuse, NY 13214
(315) 446-2452
Grades: PK-12
| 350 students
Pine Street School, A Green Ivy International School
Pine Street School, A Green Ivy International School Photo - Pine Street Schools starts at age 2 with a program that nurtures strong literacy, numeracy and social skills. Small student-teacher ratios allow us to provide an individualized experience that supports full development and social skills. Our 2s begin learning English and Spanish or Mandarin in a dual language setting.
Special Program Emphasis
(11)
25 Pine Street
New York, NY 10005
(347) 237-7606
Grades: NS-8
| 324 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
Tuxedo Park School
Tuxedo Park School Photo - At Tuxedo Park School, every teacher knows every child. Our small size allows us to administer differentiated instruction at all levels and to challenge the most advanced students while supporting those who need additional or varied instruction.
(9)
Mountain Farm Rd
Tuxedo Park, NY 10987
(845) 351-4737
Grades: NS-9
| 225 students
The Waldorf School Of Garden City
The Waldorf School Of Garden City Photo - Welcome to the Waldorf School of Garden City!
Special Program Emphasis
(9)
225 Cambridge Avenue
Garden City, NY 11530
(516) 742-3434
Grades: PK-12
| 323 students
Battery Park Montessori, A Green Ivy International School
Battery Park Montessori, A Green Ivy International School Photo - Our small student-teacher ratios provide rich opportunities for personalized learning and one-one-one support from Montessori-certified teachers with years of experience in child development.
Montessori School
(4)
21 South End Avenue
New York, NY 10280
(347) 237-7606
Grades: NS-K
| 100 students
Bridges Academy (The)
Bridges Academy (The) Photo - Our 2016-17 Graduating class
(19)
339 Snedecor Ave
West Islip, NY 11795
(631) 446-8050
Grades: NS-8
| 251 students
The British International School of New York
The British International School of New York Photo - Water views and fresh air keep the students energized and ready to learn. Who says you need to be in a classroom to learn new skills and make new friends!
(1)
20 Waterside Plaza
New York, NY 10010
(212) 481-2700
Grades: NS-12
| 295 students
Chemung Valley Montessori School
Montessori School
(2)
23 Winters Road
Elmira, NY 14903
(607) 562-8754
Grades: PK-6
| 108 students
Green Meadow Waldorf School
Green Meadow Waldorf School Photo - Green Meadow`s middle school academic curriculum engages the budding capacities and immense curiosity of the young teenager. Through practical interdisciplinary experiences, age appropriate challenges, and meaningful social interactions, students thrive academically and emotionally. Every day, students take part in immersive, explorative inquiry, broadening and deepening their understanding of the world.
(13)
307 Hungry Hollow Road
Spring Valley, NY 10977
(845) 356-2514
Grades: NS-12
| 285 students
Ivy League School
Ivy League School Photo
(4)
211 Brooksite Drive
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 265-4177
Grades: PK-8
| 324 students
Mizzentop Day School
Mizzentop Day School Photo
64 E Main St
Pawling, NY 12564
(845) 855-7338
Grades: PK-8
| 158 students
New Amsterdam School
New Amsterdam School Photo - 5-Day Pre-K
Waldorf School
(3)
62 Avenue B
New York, NY 10009
(212) 533-1820
Grades: NS-K
| 60 students
The Studio School
The Studio School Photo
(18)
117 West 95th Street
New York, NY 10025
(212) 678-2416
Grades: NS-8
| 110 students
82nd Street Academics
82nd Street Academics Photo - 82nd Street Academics Full Day Preschool
Alternative School
81-10 35th Avenue
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
(718) 457-0429
Grades: PK-10
| 575 students
Albany Academy For Girls
135-140 Academy Road
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 429-2300
Grades: PK-12
| 712 students
Allendale Columbia School
Allendale Columbia School Photo - Allendale Columbia School has been a leading independent school in Rochester since 1890.
(6)
519 Allens Creek Road
Rochester, NY 14618
(585) 381-4560
Grades: NS-12
| 356 students
The Art of Words Community School
The Art of Words Community School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(4)
52 Bridge Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(516) 668-1024
Grades: PK-5
| 156 students
Bank Street School For Children
Bank Street School For Children Photo
(9)
610 W 112th Street
New York, NY 10025
(212) 875-4433
Grades: NS-8
| students
Berkeley Carroll Elementary School
701 Carroll St
Brooklyn, NY 11215
(718) 534-6601
Grades: PK-12
| 803 students
Berkeley Carroll School
Berkeley Carroll School Photo - Berkeley Carroll is one of NYC's top independent schools.
(4)
181 Lincoln Place
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 534-6060
Grades: PK-12
| 992 students
Brown School
Brown School Photo - Welcome to Brown School, a co-ed, Independent school for grades N-8th. Founded in 1893, Brown's 200+ Students receive a strong and diverse education in mathematics, sciences, languages, literature, history, foreign language, liberal arts, fine arts, music, social-emotional learning, and more in a small class setting.
(22)
150 Corlaer Avenue
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 370-0366
Grades: PK-12
| 148 students
Calhoun School
Calhoun School Photo - Upper School 9th Grade Active Physics
(9)
433 W End Ave
New York, NY 10024
(212) 497-5000
Grades: PK-12
| 668 students
Cantalician Center For Learning
Special Education School
2049 George Urban Blvd.
Depew, NY 14043
(716) 901-8700
Grades: PK-12
| 416 students
Castle Island Bilingual Montessori
Castle Island Bilingual Montessori Photo - Joyful friends!
Montessori School
602 Broadway
Albany, NY 12207
(518) 533-9838
Grades: NS-6
| 48 students
City and Country School
City and Country School Photo
146 W 13th St
New York, NY 10011
(212) 242-7802
Grades: NS-8
| 380 students
Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School
(3)
5 W 93rd St
New York, NY 10025
(212) 749-6200
Grades: PK-12
| 1,254 students
Congregation Machna Shalva
4820 16th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11204
(718) 438-0060
Grades: PK-12
| 2,145 students
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