Garden School Photo - Our goal from the earliest grades through high school is to develop lifelong learners who excel in academics and individuals who enhance Garden School and the college they later attend. All students have their own strengths, weaknesses, talents, and dreams. The college search seeks to find the best match for our graduates, places where they can thrive and learn.

Best New York Blue Ribbon Private Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 17 blue ribbon private preschools serving 4,944 students in New York.
The top ranked blue ribbon private preschools in New York include Iona Preparatory School, schooltest school 7, and Immaculate Heart Of Mary School.
The average tuition cost is $11,696, which is lower than the New York private preschool average tuition cost of $19,249.
71% of blue ribbon private preschools in New York are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).
Blue Ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.

Top Ranked New York Blue Ribbon Private Preschools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Immaculate Heart Of Mary School
Immaculate Heart Of Mary School Photo
(Catholic)
(3)
201 Boulevard
Scarsdale, NY 10583
(914) 723-5608
Gr: PK-8 | 285 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 11 Blue Ribbon year: 2004 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Iona Preparatory School
Iona Preparatory School Photo
All-boys (Catholic)
(1)
255 Wilmot Road
New Rochelle, NY 10804
(914) 632-0714
Gr: PK-12 | 958 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 27 Blue Ribbon year: 2001, 2002 Tuition listed
Robert C Parker School
Robert C Parker School Photo - Intentional Community Building (ex. buddy program).
(8)
4254 Ny Highway 43
Wynantskill, NY 12198
(518) 286-3449
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Transfiguration School
Transfiguration School Photo
(Catholic)
(3)
29 Mott Street
New York, NY 10013
(212) 962-5265
Gr: PK-8 | 238 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 7 Blue Ribbon year: 2011, 2023 Tuition listed
A Fantis School
A Fantis School Photo - A. Fantis School | Where Every Family is Part of the Story
(Greek Orthodox)
195 State Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 624-0501
Gr: NS-8 | 204 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 15 Blue Ribbon year: 2024 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Garden School
Garden School Photo - Our goal from the earliest grades through high school is to develop lifelong learners who excel in academics and individuals who enhance Garden School and the college they later attend. All students have their own strengths, weaknesses, talents, and dreams. The college search seeks to find the best match for our graduates, places where they can thrive and learn.
(40)
3316 79th St
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
(718) 335-6363
Gr: NS-12 | 259 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 25 Tuition listed
Bishop Dunn Memorial
(Catholic)
50 Gidney Ave
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 569-3494
Gr: PK-8 | 208 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
The Epiphany School
The Epiphany School Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
234 East 22nd Street
New York, NY 10010
(212) 473-4128
Gr: PK-8 | 530 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 8 Blue Ribbon year: 2023 Tuition listed
160 N Main Street
Southampton, NY 11968
(631) 283-9140
Gr: PK-8 | 326 students Avg. class size: 33 students Blue Ribbon year: 1994, 1996 Tuition listed
St. Bernadette Catholic Academy
(Catholic)
1313 83rd St
Brooklyn, NY 11228
(718) 236-1560
Gr: PK-8 | 353 students Blue Ribbon year: 2008
Saint Ignatius Loyola School
(Catholic)
(1)
48 East 84th Street
New York, NY 10028
(212) 861-3820
Gr: PK-8 | 536 students Avg. class size: 28 students Blue Ribbon year: 2024 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
schooltest school 7
schooltest school 7 Photo
All-girls (Baptist)
(7)
2747 Masonic Dr 6
Brooklyn, NY 10002
(855) 843-3096
Gr: NS-4 | 318 students Avg. class size: 950 students Sports: 29 | Extracurrculars: 96 Blue Ribbon year: 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Flatbush Sda School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
5810 Snyder Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 922-6390
Gr: PK-8 | 43 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Mi Nuevo Mundo Children Education Center
Mi Nuevo Mundo Children Education Center Photo - Juntos crecemos!-2019
Daycare / Preschool
(1)
31-05 51st Street -
Woodside, NY 11377
(718) 626-7394
Gr: NS-PK | 119 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Midwood Montessori
Midwood Montessori Photo
Montessori School
(3)
2825 Bedford Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11210
(718) 253-3242
Gr: PK-K | 90 students Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
8761 111th St
Richmond Hill, NY 11418
(718) 846-9182
Gr: PK-6 | 9 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
St. Joan Of Arc Elementary School
St. Joan Of Arc Elementary School Photo
(Catholic)
3527 82nd Street
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
(718) 639-9020
Gr: PK-8 | 336 students Avg. class size: 30 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 2 Blue Ribbon year: 1999 Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked blue ribbon private preschools in New York?
The top ranked blue ribbon private preschools in New York include Iona Preparatory School, schooltest school 7, and Immaculate Heart Of Mary School.
How many blue ribbon private preschools are located in New York?
17 blue ribbon private preschools are located in New York.
How much do blue ribbon private preschools cost in New York?
The average tuition cost is $11,696, which is lower than the New York private school average tuition cost of $19,249.
How diverse are blue ribbon private preschools in New York?
New York blue ribbon private preschools are approximately 30% minority students, which is lower than the New York private school average of 40%.
What percentage of blue ribbon private preschools are religiously affiliated in New York?
71% of blue ribbon private preschools in New York are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

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