Best Bay Shore Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private preschools serving 578 students in Bay Shore, NY.
The top-ranked private preschool in Bay Shore, NY is St. Patrick School.
100% of private preschools in Bay Shore, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top-Ranked Bay Shore Private Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Patrick School
(Catholic)
Montauk Hwy
Bay Shore, NY 11706
(631) 665-0569
Gr: PK-8 | 531 students Tuition listed
Heritage Christian Academy
(Baptist)
1380 Fifth Avenue
Bay Shore, NY 11706
(631) 968-5358
Gr: PK-5 | 47 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Bay Shore, New York

Bay Shore, New York Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
211 Bay Shore Rd
Bay Shore, NY 11706
(631) 665-5241
Gr: PK-5 | 81 students Avg. class size: 10 students Acceptance rate listed
500 W Montauk Hwy
Bay Shore, NY 11706
(631) 666-0908
Gr: PK-8 | 220 students

Overview

This Town (Bay Shore)
This State (NY)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
578 Students
277,621 Students
% Average Students of Color
43%
40%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
31 Teachers
24,956 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,000
$19,147

Students by Ethnicity:

0.69
0.62
# American Indian Students
n/a
560 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
9,797 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
132 Students
17,980 Students
% Hispanic Students
23%
6%
# Black Students
49 Students
18,677 Students
% Black Students
8%
7%
# White Students
270 Students
153,542 Students
% White Students
47%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
2,468 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
121 Students
71,997 Students
% of Others Students
21%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Bay Shore, NY?
The top-ranked private preschools in Bay Shore, NY is St. Patrick School.
How many private preschools are located in Bay Shore?
2 private preschools are located in Bay Shore.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Bay Shore?
100% of private preschools in Bay Shore are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

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