Best Dutchess County Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 35 private schools serving 5,313 students in Dutchess County, NY (there are 75 public schools, serving 36,709 public students). 13% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
The average tuition cost is $32,982, which is higher than the New York private school average tuition cost of $22,460.
40% of private schools in Dutchess County, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 35
  • # Students Served: 5,313
  • Average Tuition: $32,982
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 42%
  • Acceptance Rate: 70%
  • Average Class Size: 12 students
  • % Students of Color: 34%
  • View Dutchess County, NY School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 35
  • # Students Served: 5,313
  • Average Tuition: $32,982
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 42%
  • Acceptance Rate: 70%
  • Average Class Size: 12 students
  • % Students of Color: 34%
  • View Dutchess County, NY School Trends

Top Ranked Dutchess County Private Schools (2026-27)

Mizzentop Day School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 161 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 12
64 E Main St
Pawling, NY 12564
(845) 855-7338
Map of Holy Trinity School
Gr: PK-8 | 498 students
Catholic
20 Springside Ave
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 471-0520
Map of Millbrook School
Gr: 9-12 | 323 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 21 | Extracurriculars: 35
131 Millbrook School Rd
Millbrook, NY 12545
(845) 677-8261
Oakwood Friends School Photo
Gr: 6-12 | 177 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 34
Friends
22 Spackenkill Road
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 462-4200
Map of Our Lady Of Lourdes High School
Gr: 9-12 | 733 students
Sports: 20
Catholic
131 Boardman Rd
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 463-0400
Map of St. Denis-st Columba School
Gr: K-8 | 345 students
Catholic
849 Route 82
Hopewell Junction, NY 12533
(845) 227-7777
(1)
Trinity-Pawling School Photo
Gr: 7-12 | 264 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 51
All-boys (Episcopal)
700 Route 22
Pawling, NY 12564
(845) 855-4825
Map of Abilities First
Gr: K-12 | 94 students
Special Education School
167 Myers Corners Road
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
(845) 452-0774
Map of Anderson Center For Autism
Gr: Inquire with school | 110 students
Special Education School
4885 Route 9
Staatsburg, NY 12580
(845) 889-9210
Map of Astor Learning Center
Gr: K-8 | 58 students
Special Education School
6339 Mill Street
Rhinebeck, NY 12572
(845) 871-1031
Map of Cardinal Hayes School For Special Children
Gr: Inquire with school | 54 students
Special Education School
3374 Franklin Ave
Millbrook, NY 12545
(845) 677-3251
Map of Cinnamon Tree Of E Fishkill
Gr: PK-6 | 238 students
Daycare / Preschool
2287 Route 52
Hopewell Junction, NY 12533
(845) 227-9225
Map of Devereux In Ny
Gr: Inquire with school | 97 students
Special Education School
40 Devereux Way
Red Hook, NY 12571
(845) 758-8905
Map of Duane Lake Academy
Gr: 3-12 | 12 students
16 Harmony Rd
Pawling, NY 12564
(845) 493-0338
Dutchess Day School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 195 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 7
415 Route 343
Millbrook, NY 12545
(845) 677-5014
(1)
Faith Christian Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 147 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 11
Christian
25 Golf Club Lane
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 462-0266
(1)
The Goddard School Photo
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
50 Van Wyck Lane
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
(845) 226-4799
Map of Hawk Meadow Montessori School
Gr: PK-6 | 50 students
Montessori School
488 Freedom Plains Route Suite 141
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 223-3783
Map of Holy Trinity Annex @ St. Peter School
Gr: PK-1 | 283 students
Catholic
12 Father Cody Dr
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 471-6600
Map of Hudson Hills Academy-beacon Campus
Gr: PK-K | 46 students
Montessori School
12 Hanna Ln
Beacon, NY 12508
(845) 311-1100
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Dutchess County, New York

Dutchess County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Bethel Christian Academy
Gr: 5-9 | 5 students
Baptist
514 Shenandoah Rd
Hopewell Junction, NY 12533
(845) 226-7973
The Kildonan School Photo
Gr: 2-12 | 64 students
Special Education School
425 Morse Hill Road
Amenia, NY 12501
(845) 373-8111
(3)
Map of Northern Dutchess Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 108 students
Christian
59 Fisk Street
Red Hook, NY 12571
(845) 873-7300
Map of Poughkeepsie Seventh-day Adventist Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 50 students
Seventh Day Adventist
71 Mitchell Ave
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 454-1781
Map of Primrose Hill School
Gr: NS-8 | 85 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Specialized Curriculum
23 Spring Brook Park Suite 2
Rhinebeck, NY 12572
(845) 876-1226
(4)
Map of Regina Coeli School
Gr: PK-8 | 180 students
Catholic
4337 Albany Post Rd
Hyde Park, NY 12538
(845) 229-8589
St. Joseph School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 169 students
Catholic
Po Box 587
Millbrook, NY 12545
(845) 677-3670

Overview

Category
This State (NY)
US
# Schools
35 Schools
# Students
5,313 Students
424,624 Students
% Average Students of Color
34%
39%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
594 Teachers
41,520 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
67%
76%
Average Class Size
12 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
11 courses
Average SAT score
1201
(Out of 1600)
1254
Average ACT score
22
(Out of 36)
28

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$32,982
$22,460
Average Summer Program Cost
$10,000
$2,359
Average % on Financial Aid
42%
33%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$17,084
$9,892
Average Acceptance Rate
70%
76%
Average Endowment Size
$29 million
$40.7 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.65
0.59
# American Indian Students
45 Students
949 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
202 Students
18,397 Students
% Asian Students
4%
5%
# Hispanic Students
444 Students
33,759 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
8%
# Black Students
322 Students
33,696 Students
% Black Students
6%
8%
# White Students
2,584 Students
252,994 Students
% White Students
49%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
538 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
1,675 Students
81,407 Students
% of Others Students
32%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
21 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
12 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Dutchess County, NY?
The top ranked private schools in Dutchess County, NY include Trinity-Pawling School, Our Lady Of Lourdes High School, and Millbrook School.
How many private schools are located in Dutchess County?
35 private schools are located in Dutchess County.
How much do private schools cost in Dutchess County?
The average tuition cost is $32,982, which is higher than the New York private school average tuition cost of $22,460.
How diverse are private schools in Dutchess County?
Dutchess County private schools are approximately 34% minority students, which is lower than the New York private school average of 39%.
What percentage of students in Dutchess County go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in Dutchess County are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Dutchess County?
40% of private schools in Dutchess County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Dutchess County are often viewed compared to one another?

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