For the 2025 school year, there are 21 alternative private preschools serving 5,696 students in New York.
The top ranked alternative private preschools in New York include Dwight School, 82nd Street Academics, and Beth Rochel School-girls.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the New York private preschool average acceptance rate of 74%.
Top Ranked New York Alternative Private Preschools (2025)
School
Location
Quick Facts
82nd Street Academics![82nd Street Academics Photo - 82nd Street Academics Full Day Preschool]( "82nd Street Academics Photo - 82nd Street Academics Full Day Preschool")
Alternative School
81-10 35th Avenue
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
(718) 457-0429
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
(718) 457-0429
Gr: PK-10 | 575 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Beth Rochel School-girls
All-girls | Alternative School (Jewish)
145 Saddle River Rd
Monsey, NY 10952
(845) 352-5000
Monsey, NY 10952
(845) 352-5000
Gr: PK-12 | 916 students
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.")
Alternative School
291 Central Park West
New York, NY 10024
(212) 724-6360
New York, NY 10024
(212) 724-6360
Gr: PK-12 | 955 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 30 Tuition listed
129 Pierrepont St
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 522-1660
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 522-1660
Gr: PK-12 | 1,101 student
Temple Israel
Alternative School (Jewish)
112 E 75th St
New York, NY 10021
(212) 249-5000
New York, NY 10021
(212) 249-5000
Gr: PK-12 | 379 students
Bet Yaakov Ohr Sarrah
All-girls | Alternative School (Jewish)
1123 Avenue N
Brooklyn, NY 11230
(718) 627-8758
Brooklyn, NY 11230
(718) 627-8758
Gr: PK-12 | 295 students
Bible Speaks Academy (The)
Alternative School (Christian)
5205 Foster Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 629-4559
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 629-4559
Gr: NS-12
Bright Beginnings Pre School Learning Center
Alternative School
1974 Commerce St
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
(914) 962-2929
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
(914) 962-2929
Gr: PK-K | 35 students
Brooklyn Free School
Alternative School
1360 Fulton Street
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(929) 234-6565
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(929) 234-6565
Gr: PK-12 | 80 students Tuition listed
Brookwood School (the)
Alternative School
687 County Highway 59
Cooperstown, NY 13326
(607) 547-4060
Cooperstown, NY 13326
(607) 547-4060
Gr: PK-K | 91 students Tuition listed
Chabad Academy Of Science & The Humanities
Alternative School (Jewish)
80 Shore Road
Port Washington, NY 11050
(516) 767-8672
Port Washington, NY 11050
(516) 767-8672
Gr: PK-7 | 125 students Tuition listed
3643 Main Street Stone Ridge
Stone Ridge, NY 12484
(845) 687-4855
Stone Ridge, NY 12484
(845) 687-4855
Gr: PK-8 | 184 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Jowonio School
Alternative School
3049 E Genesee St
Syracuse, NY 13224
(315) 455-4010
Syracuse, NY 13224
(315) 455-4010
Gr: K | 186 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition listed
Little Harvard
Alternative School
83 East Main Street
Washingtonville, NY 10992
(845) 497-3212
Washingtonville, NY 10992
(845) 497-3212
Gr: PK-K | 75 students
Mohawk Valley Christian Academy
Alternative School (Baptist)
156 W Monroe St
Little Falls, NY 13365
(315) 823-3696
Little Falls, NY 13365
(315) 823-3696
Gr: PK-12 | 38 students
140 Mark Tree Rd
Centereach, NY 11720
(631) 588-2757
Centereach, NY 11720
(631) 588-2757
Gr: PK-12 | 188 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
27685 Main Road
Cutchogue, NY 11935
(631) 734-8290
Cutchogue, NY 11935
(631) 734-8290
Gr: PK-8 | 101 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2467 Route 9d
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
(845) 297-5600
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
(845) 297-5600
Gr: PK-5 | 71 students Avg. class size: 9 students
St. Francis De Sales Early Childhood Learning Center
Alternative School (Catholic)
220 Henry Street
Herkimer, NY 13350
(315) 866-4831
Herkimer, NY 13350
(315) 866-4831
Gr: PK-1 | 75 students Avg. class size: 11 students Tuition listed
Wimpfheimer Nursery School
Alternative School
30 Kenyon Dr
Poughkeepsie, NY 12604
(845) 437-5630
Poughkeepsie, NY 12604
(845) 437-5630
Gr: PK-K | 45 students
Woodstock Day School
Alternative School
1430 Glasco Tpke
Saugerties, NY 12477
(845) 246-3744
Saugerties, NY 12477
(845) 246-3744
Gr: PK-12 | 181 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative private preschools in New York?
The top ranked alternative private preschools in New York include Dwight School, 82nd Street Academics, and Beth Rochel School-girls.
How many alternative private preschools are located in New York?
21 alternative private preschools are located in New York.
How diverse are alternative private preschools in New York?
New York alternative private preschools are approximately 31% minority students, which is lower than the New York private school average of 40%.
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