The average private preschool acceptance rate in New York is 85% per year (2023-24).
The most selective school in New York is Castle Island Bilingual Montessori, with an acceptance rate of 5%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 5%
80%
Avg. Acceptance Rate: 63%
Most Selective Private Preschools in New York (2023-24)
School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Castle Island Bilingual Montessori![Castle Island Bilingual Montessori Photo - Joyful friends!]( "Castle Island Bilingual Montessori Photo - Joyful friends!")
Montessori School
Acceptance Rate: 5%
Grades: NS-6
602 Broadway
Albany, NY 12207
(518) 533-9838
Albany, NY 12207
(518) 533-9838
Rank: #22.
Acceptance Rate: 10%
Grades: PK-8
1122 Forest Ave
Bronx, NY 10456
(718) 328-3322
Bronx, NY 10456
(718) 328-3322
Rank: #33.
Acceptance Rate: 20%
Grades: PK-12
3901 Fieldston Road
Bronx, NY 10471
(718) 329-7300
Bronx, NY 10471
(718) 329-7300
Rank: #44.
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-12
3 Cedar St
Rye, NY 10580
(914) 967-1417
Rye, NY 10580
(914) 967-1417
Rank: #55.
Acceptance Rate: 30%
Grades: PK-8
150 West 85th Street
New York, NY 10024
(212) 348-0952
New York, NY 10024
(212) 348-0952
Rank: #66.
Metropolitan Montessori School
Montessori School
Acceptance Rate: 36%
Grades: PK-6
325 W 85th St
New York, NY 10024
(212) 579-5525
New York, NY 10024
(212) 579-5525
Rank: #77.
Acceptance Rate: 43%
Grades: NS-8
111 E 22nd Street
New York, NY 10010
(646) 410-2238
New York, NY 10010
(646) 410-2238
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
The Goddard School![The Goddard School Photo - The Goddard School is tucked away in a suburban Pittsford neighborhood setting that is convenient to NYS Routes 31 & 96 as well as I-490.]( "The Goddard School Photo - The Goddard School is tucked away in a suburban Pittsford neighborhood setting that is convenient to NYS Routes 31 & 96 as well as I-490.")
Daycare / Preschool
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: NS-PK
131 Sully's Trail
Pittsford, NY 14534
(585) 381-0160
Pittsford, NY 14534
(585) 381-0160
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: NS-2
70 W 93rd St
New York, NY 10025
(212) 316-0313
New York, NY 10025
(212) 316-0313
Rank: #1010.
A Fantis School![A Fantis School Photo - 8th Graders visit Greece as part of a multi-year cultural exchange program.]( "A Fantis School Photo - 8th Graders visit Greece as part of a multi-year cultural exchange program.")
(Greek Orthodox)
Acceptance Rate: 55%
Grades: NS-8
195 State Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 624-0501
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 624-0501
Rank: #1111.
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: NS-8
172 White Plains Road
Bronxville, NY 10708
(914) 337-3202
Bronxville, NY 10708
(914) 337-3202
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Acceptance Rate: 65%
Grades: NS-12
8515 Ridge Boulevard
Brooklyn, NY 11209
(718) 238-3308
Brooklyn, NY 11209
(718) 238-3308
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Acceptance Rate: 65%
Grades: NS-11
138 W 90 St
New York, NY 10024
(212) 754-9988
New York, NY 10024
(212) 754-9988
Rank: #1414.
Acceptance Rate: 68%
Grades: PK-12
2070 Five Mile Line Road
Penfield, NY 14526
(585) 387-3770
Penfield, NY 14526
(585) 387-3770
Rank: #15 - 1815. - 18.
Beit Rabban Day School![Beit Rabban Day School Photo]( "Beit Rabban Day School Photo")
Special Program Emphasis (Jewish)
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: NS-8
176 West 105th St.
New York, NY 10025
(212) 595-1386
New York, NY 10025
(212) 595-1386
Rank: #15 - 1815. - 18.
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-12
1790 Route 211 E
Middletown, NY 10941
(845) 692-5353
Middletown, NY 10941
(845) 692-5353
Rank: #15 - 1815. - 18.
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-8
4254 Ny Highway 43
Wynantskill, NY 12198
(518) 286-3449
Wynantskill, NY 12198
(518) 286-3449
Rank: #15 - 1815. - 18.
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-12
722 Deer Park Rd
Deer Park, NY 11746
(631) 242-5359
Deer Park, NY 11746
(631) 242-5359
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: NS-12
307 Hungry Hollow Road
Spring Valley, NY 10977
(845) 356-2514
Spring Valley, NY 10977
(845) 356-2514
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-8
3335 Country Club Rd
Bronx, NY 10465
(718) 824-3260
Bronx, NY 10465
(718) 824-3260
Rank: #2121.
Acceptance Rate: 78%
Grades: PK-12
336 Woodmere Blvd
Woodmere, NY 11598
(516) 394-1827
Woodmere, NY 11598
(516) 394-1827
Rank: #22 - 3722. - 37.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-5
52 Bridge Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(516) 668-1024
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(516) 668-1024
Rank: #22 - 3722. - 37.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-12
25 Golf Club Lane
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 462-0266
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 462-0266
Rank: #22 - 3722. - 37.
Faith Heritage School![Faith Heritage School Photo - Faith Heritage has a strong college preparatory academic program with nearly 100% of students continuing on to higher education.]( "Faith Heritage School Photo - Faith Heritage has a strong college preparatory academic program with nearly 100% of students continuing on to higher education.")
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-12
3740 Midland Ave
Syracuse, NY 13205
(315) 469-7777
Syracuse, NY 13205
(315) 469-7777
Rank: #22 - 3722. - 37.
The Kinder Club NEST Centerport![The Kinder Club NEST Centerport Photo - The Kinder Club NEST Playground by the Water]( "The Kinder Club NEST Centerport Photo - The Kinder Club NEST Playground by the Water")
Daycare / Preschool
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-K
105 Prospect Road
Centerport, NY 11721
(631) 897-9189
Centerport, NY 11721
(631) 897-9189
Rank: #22 - 3722. - 37.
Long Island Hebrew Academy
(Jewish)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-5
122 Cuttermill Rd
Great Neck, NY 11021
(516) 466-3656
Great Neck, NY 11021
(516) 466-3656
Rank: #22 - 3722. - 37.
Manhattan Day School
(Jewish)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-8
310 West 75th Street
New York, NY 10023
(212) 376-6800
New York, NY 10023
(212) 376-6800
Rank: #22 - 3722. - 37.
Midwood Montessori![Midwood Montessori Photo]( "Midwood Montessori Photo")
Montessori School
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-K
2825 Bedford Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11210
(718) 253-3242
Brooklyn, NY 11210
(718) 253-3242
Rank: #22 - 3722. - 37.
Miraj Islamic School
(Islamic)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-12
307 Victory Blvd
Staten Island, NY 10301
(718) 816-6161
Staten Island, NY 10301
(718) 816-6161
Rank: #22 - 3722. - 37.
My Spectrum School![My Spectrum School Photo - Pretend Doctor at My Spectrum School]( "My Spectrum School Photo - Pretend Doctor at My Spectrum School")
Special Program Emphasis
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-3
11 Sintsink Dr. East
Port Washington, NY 11050
(516) 883-8035
Port Washington, NY 11050
(516) 883-8035
Rank: #22 - 3722. - 37.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: NS-K
62 Avenue B
New York, NY 10009
(212) 533-1820
New York, NY 10009
(212) 533-1820
Rank: #22 - 3722. - 37.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-12
260 Boardman Road
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 462-7600
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 462-7600
Rank: #22 - 3722. - 37.
Ross Corners Christian Academy
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-12
2101 Owego Rd
Vestal, NY 13850
(607) 748-3301
Vestal, NY 13850
(607) 748-3301
Rank: #22 - 3722. - 37.
St. Joseph's School For The Deaf
Special Education School
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: NS-8
1000 Hutchinson River Parkway
Bronx, NY 10465
(718) 828-9000
Bronx, NY 10465
(718) 828-9000
Rank: #22 - 3722. - 37.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-5
175 S 11th St
Lindenhurst, NY 11757
(631) 226-3066
Lindenhurst, NY 11757
(631) 226-3066
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the New York average Private Preschools acceptance rate?
The New York average Private Preschools acceptance rate is 85% for 2023-24.
What are the most selective Private Preschools in New York?
The best top ranked Private Preschools in New York include Castle Island Bilingual Montessori, R T Hudson Elementary School and ECFS-Ethical Culture Fieldston School.
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