The average private preschool in New York was founded around 1962 (2024).
The oldest private preschool in New York is Alexander Robertson School, founded in 1789.
Year Founded Range: 1789
1900
Avg. Year Founded: 1865
Oldest Private Preschools in New York (2024)
School
Founding Date
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Founding Date: 1789
Grades: PK-5
3 West 95th Street
New York, NY 10025
(212) 663-6441
New York, NY 10025
(212) 663-6441
Rank: #22.
Founding Date: 1813
Grades: PK-12
135-140 Academy Road
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 429-2300
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 429-2300
Rank: #33.
New York Institute For Special Education
Special Education School
Founding Date: 1831
Grades: PK-12
999 Pelham Pkwy N
Bronx, NY 10469
(718) 519-7000
Bronx, NY 10469
(718) 519-7000
Rank: #44.
Founding Date: 1832
Grades: PK-8
29 Mott Street
New York, NY 10013
(212) 962-5265
New York, NY 10013
(212) 962-5265
Rank: #55.
Founding Date: 1836
Grades: PK-8
2 Saint Marys Hl
Lancaster, NY 14086
(716) 683-2112
Lancaster, NY 14086
(716) 683-2112
Rank: #66.
Founding Date: 1845
Grades: PK-12
170 Joralemon St
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 250-0221
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 250-0221
Rank: #77.
Founding Date: 1846
Grades: PK-8
6950 Ward Road
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
(716) 693-9677
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
(716) 693-9677
Rank: #88.
St. Mary School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1849
Grades: PK-6
16 Gibson Street
Canandaigua, NY 14424
(585) 394-4300
Canandaigua, NY 14424
(585) 394-4300
Rank: #99.
Trinity Christian School![Trinity Christian School Photo]( "Trinity Christian School Photo")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Founding Date: 1851
Grades: NS-8
146 Reserve Rd
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 674-5353
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 674-5353
Rank: #1010.
Founding Date: 1852
Grades: NS-12
199 Washington Avenue
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 465-5222
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 465-5222
Rank: #1111.
Founding Date: 1854
Grades: NS-12
9216 Seventh Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11228
(718) 836-9800
Brooklyn, NY 11228
(718) 836-9800
Rank: #1212.
Visitation Academy
All-girls (Catholic)
Founding Date: 1855
Grades: PK-8
8902 Ridge Blvd
Brooklyn, NY 11209
(718) 680-9452
Brooklyn, NY 11209
(718) 680-9452
Rank: #1313.
Founding Date: 1860
Grades: PK-8
6610 80th Street
Middle Village, NY 11379
(718) 326-0927
Middle Village, NY 11379
(718) 326-0927
Rank: #1414.
Founding Date: 1863
Grades: NS-12
8515 Ridge Boulevard
Brooklyn, NY 11209
(718) 238-3308
Brooklyn, NY 11209
(718) 238-3308
Rank: #1515.
Founding Date: 1867
Grades: PK-12
375 Pearl St
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 852-1029
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 852-1029
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Founding Date: 1869
Grades: PK-12
5300 Jamesville Rd
Syracuse, NY 13214
(315) 446-2452
Syracuse, NY 13214
(315) 446-2452
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Founding Date: 1869
Grades: PK-12
3 Cedar St
Rye, NY 10580
(914) 967-1417
Rye, NY 10580
(914) 967-1417
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
St. Joseph's School For The Deaf
Special Education School
Founding Date: 1869
Grades: NS-8
1000 Hutchinson River Parkway
Bronx, NY 10465
(718) 828-9000
Bronx, NY 10465
(718) 828-9000
Rank: #1919.
Nazareth Elementary School![Nazareth Elementary School Photo - Faith, Love & Learning Thrive at Nazareth Elementary! This photo of our entire student body and dedicated staff was taken during our celebration of Catholic Schools Week 2023.]( "Nazareth Elementary School Photo - Faith, Love & Learning Thrive at Nazareth Elementary! This photo of our entire student body and dedicated staff was taken during our celebration of Catholic Schools Week 2023.")
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1871
Grades: PK-6
311 Flower City Park
Rochester, NY 14615
(585) 458-3786
Rochester, NY 14615
(585) 458-3786
Rank: #2020.
Dwight School![Dwight School Photo - Located steps away from Central Park on Manhattan's Upper West Side, Dwight has been igniting the spark of genius in every child since 1872.]( "Dwight School Photo - Located steps away from Central Park on Manhattan's Upper West Side, Dwight has been igniting the spark of genius in every child since 1872.")
Special Program Emphasis
Founding Date: 1872
Grades: PK-12
291 Central Park West
New York, NY 10024
(212) 724-6360
New York, NY 10024
(212) 724-6360
Rank: #2121.
Founding Date: 1876
Grades: NS-12
270 Duck Pond Road
Locust Valley, NY 11560
(516) 676-0393
Locust Valley, NY 11560
(516) 676-0393
Rank: #2222.
St. Joseph School![St. Joseph School Photo - All students in grades 5-8 learn to play an instrument in the award-winning St. Joseph School Band.]( "St. Joseph School Photo - All students in grades 5-8 learn to play an instrument in the award-winning St. Joseph School Band.")
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1877
Grades: PK-8
1946 Bathgate Ave
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 583-9432
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 583-9432
Rank: #2323.
Founding Date: 1878
Grades: PK-12
3901 Fieldston Road
Bronx, NY 10471
(718) 329-7300
Bronx, NY 10471
(718) 329-7300
Rank: #2424.
Founding Date: 1881
Grades: PK-12
1316 Ives Street
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 788-4670
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 788-4670
Rank: #2525.
Bishop Dunn Memorial
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1883
Grades: PK-8
50 Gidney Ave
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 569-3494
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 569-3494
Rank: #2626.
Founding Date: 1884
Grades: PK-12
715 Todt Hill Rd
Staten Island, NY 10304
(718) 303-7807
Staten Island, NY 10304
(718) 303-7807
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Founding Date: 1886
Grades: PK-12
181 Lincoln Place
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 534-6060
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 534-6060
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Founding Date: 1886
Grades: PK-8
3335 Country Club Rd
Bronx, NY 10465
(718) 824-3260
Bronx, NY 10465
(718) 824-3260
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Founding Date: 1888
Grades: PK-8
234 East 22nd Street
New York, NY 10010
(212) 473-4128
New York, NY 10010
(212) 473-4128
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Our Lady Of Black Rock School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1888
Grades: PK-8
16 Peter St
Buffalo, NY 14207
(716) 873-7497
Buffalo, NY 14207
(716) 873-7497
Rank: #3131.
Founding Date: 1890
Grades: NS-12
519 Allens Creek Road
Rochester, NY 14618
(585) 381-4560
Rochester, NY 14618
(585) 381-4560
Rank: #3232.
Founding Date: 1892
Grades: PK-8
229 East 112th St
New York, NY 10029
(212) 722-9277
New York, NY 10029
(212) 722-9277
Rank: #3333.
Founding Date: 1893
Grades: PK-12
150 Corlaer Avenue
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 370-0366
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 370-0366
Rank: #3434.
Founding Date: 1894
Grades: PK-12
86 4th Ave
New York, NY 10003
(212) 475-5609
New York, NY 10003
(212) 475-5609
Rank: #3535.
Founding Date: 1900
Grades: NS-9
Mountain Farm Rd
Tuxedo Park, NY 10987
(845) 351-4737
Tuxedo Park, NY 10987
(845) 351-4737
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the New York average Private Preschools founding year?
The New York average Private Preschools founding year is 1962 for 2024.
What are the Private Preschools with oldest founding year in New York?
The top ranked Private Preschools in New York include Alexander Robertson School, Albany Academy For Girls and New York Institute For Special Education.
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