Best Clinton County Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private preschools serving 501 students in Clinton County, NY.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the New York private preschool average acceptance rate of 74%.
100% of private preschools in Clinton County, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Private Preschools in Clinton County (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Holy Name Elementary School
(Catholic)
14207 NY-9N
Au Sable Forks, NY 12912
(518) 647-8444
Gr: NS-6 | 73 students
Lakeshore Christian School
(Baptist)
4635 State Route 9
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
(518) 563-4098
Gr: PK-12 | 25 students Tuition listed
St. Johns Academy
(Catholic)
59 Broad Street
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
(518) 563-6330
Gr: PK-6 | 161 students
Seton Catholic
(Catholic)
206 New York Rd
Plattsburgh, NY 12903
(518) 561-4031
Gr: PK-12 | 242 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Clinton County, New York

Clinton County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
78 Clinton Street
Redford, NY 12978
(518) 293-6231
Gr: K-6 | 29 students
3030 State Route 22
Peru, NY 12972
(518) 643-9505
Gr: PK-6 | 98 students
1129 State Route 9
Champlain, NY 12919
(518) 298-3372
Gr: PK-6 | 96 students

Overview

This County (Clinton County)
This State (NY)
# Schools
4 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
501 Students
277,854 Students
% Average Students of Color
8%
40%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
34 Teachers
24,953 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
74%
Average Class Size
20 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
4 courses
10 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,830
$19,234
Average % on Financial Aid
10%
31%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,500
$7,766
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
74%
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$55.93 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.35
0.62
# American Indian Students
n/a
560 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
20 Students
9,855 Students
% Asian Students
4%
4%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
18,053 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
6%
# Black Students
9 Students
18,683 Students
% Black Students
2%
7%
# White Students
397 Students
153,610 Students
% White Students
79%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
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
71 Students
72,015 Students
% of Others Students
14%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
11 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private preschools are located in Clinton County, NY?
4 private preschools are located in Clinton County, NY.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Clinton County?
100% of private preschools in Clinton County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).
Which private preschools in Clinton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private preschools in Clinton County include: Holy Name Elementary School vs. St. Johns Academy, St. Johns Academy vs. Lakeshore Christian School

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