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New York Private Daycares & Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 1,086 private daycares & preschools serving 274,127 students in New York.

The private daycares & preschools in New York include BASIS Independent Manhattan Lower School, BASIS Independent Brooklyn Upper School, and BASIS Independent Brooklyn Lower School.

The average tuition cost is $18,114, which is lower than the New York average tuition cost of $21,768.

61% of private daycares & preschools in New York are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish). Learn more about how daycare centers and preschools work.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 1086
# Students Served: 274,127

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 1086
# Students Served: 274,127

New York Private Daycares & Preschools Trends

1,086

Private Schools

274,127

Students

$18,114

Avg. Tuition

Avg. Class Size

38%

Students of Color

11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private daycares & preschools in New York?

The private daycares & preschools in New York include BASIS Independent Manhattan Lower School, BASIS Independent Brooklyn Upper School, and BASIS Independent Brooklyn Lower School.

How many private daycares & preschools are located in New York?

1,086 private daycares & preschools are located in New York.

How much do private daycares & preschools cost in New York?

The average tuition cost is $18,114, which is lower than the New York private school average tuition cost of $21,768.

How diverse are private daycares & preschools in New York?

New York private daycares & preschools are approximately 38% minority students, which is lower than the New York private school average of 39%.

What percentage of private daycares & preschools are religiously affiliated in New York?

61% of private daycares & preschools in New York are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

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