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Best Dutchess County Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 22 private elementary schools serving 3,440 students in Dutchess County, NY.
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Dutchess County, NY include Trinity-Pawling School, St. Denis-st Columba School, and Oakwood Friends School.
The average tuition cost is $29,430, which is higher than the New York private elementary school average tuition cost of $22,363.
55% of private elementary schools in Dutchess County, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Dutchess County Private Elementary Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Mizzentop Day School
Mizzentop Day School Photo
64 E Main St
Pawling, NY 12564
(845) 855-7338
Gr: PK-8 | 161 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition listed
Holy Trinity School
(Catholic)
20 Springside Ave
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 471-0520
Gr: PK-8 | 498 students
Oakwood Friends School
Oakwood Friends School Photo - Autumn colors on campus
(Friends)
22 Spackenkill Road
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 462-4200
Gr: 6-12 | 177 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 34 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Denis-st Columba School
(Catholic)
(1)
849 Route 82
Hopewell Junction, NY 12533
(845) 227-7777
Gr: K-8 | 345 students
Trinity-Pawling School
Trinity-Pawling School Photo - There are countless opportunities for students to develop leadership skills at Trinity-Pawling. Our community is intentionally designed to unleash the full potential of each student. Classes, clubs and activities, dorms, community service, and athletics are all venues for students to assume both official and unofficial positions of leadership, build their confidence, and become effective role models.
All-boys (Episcopal)
700 Route 22
Pawling, NY 12564
(845) 855-4825
Gr: 7-12 | 264 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 51 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Abilities First
Special Education School
167 Myers Corners Road
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
(845) 452-0774
Gr: K-12 | 94 students
Astor Learning Center
Special Education School
6339 Mill Street
Rhinebeck, NY 12572
(845) 871-1031
Gr: K-8 | 58 students
Cinnamon Tree Of E Fishkill
Daycare / Preschool
2287 Route 52
Hopewell Junction, NY 12533
(845) 227-9225
Gr: PK-6 | 238 students
Duane Lake Academy
16 Harmony Rd
Pawling, NY 12564
(845) 493-0338
Gr: 3-12 | 12 students Tuition listed
Dutchess Day School
Dutchess Day School Photo
(1)
415 Route 343
Millbrook, NY 12545
(845) 677-5014
Gr: PK-8 | 195 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Faith Christian Academy
Faith Christian Academy Photo - Faith Christian Academy
(Christian)
(1)
25 Golf Club Lane
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 462-0266
Gr: PK-12 | 147 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Hawk Meadow Montessori School
Montessori School
488 Freedom Plains Route Suite 141
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 223-3783
Gr: PK-6 | 50 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
12 Father Cody Dr
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 471-6600
Gr: PK-1 | 283 students Tuition listed
Maplebrook School
Maplebrook School Photo - Happy graduates
Special Education School
(4)
5142 Route 22
Amenia, NY 12501
(845) 373-8191
Gr: 7-12 | 62 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 21 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Millennial Kingdom Family School
Alternative School (Catholic)
30 Mansion Dr
Hyde Park, NY 12538
(845) 240-5947
Gr: K-4 | 2 students
New Covenant Learning Center
(Christian)
(2)
95 Catherine St
Beacon, NY 12508
(845) 765-1292
Gr: PK-4 | 44 students
244 Boardman Road
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 462-7600
Gr: PK-12 Avg. class size: 9 students Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Randolph School
Alternative School
(1)
2467 Route 9d
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
(845) 297-5600
Gr: PK-5 | 71 students Avg. class size: 9 students
St. Martin De Porres School
(Catholic)
122 Cedar Valley Rd
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 452-4428
Gr: K-8 | 298 students
St. Mary School
(Catholic)
(1)
106 Jackson St
Fishkill, NY 12524
(845) 896-9561
Gr: PK-8 | 252 students Tuition listed
Tabernacle Christian Academy
(Baptist)
(2)
155 Academy St
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 454-2792
Gr: K-12 | 112 students
Upton Lake Christian School
Upton Lake Christian School Photo - Passion for Christ. Ready for Life.
(1)
37 Shepherds Way
Clinton Corners, NY 12514
(845) 266-3497
Gr: K-12 | 77 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Dutchess County, New York

Dutchess County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
514 Shenandoah Rd
Hopewell Junction, NY 12533
(845) 226-7973
Gr: 5-9 | 5 students
The Kildonan School (Closed 2017)
Special Education School
425 Morse Hill Road
Amenia, NY 12501
(845) 373-8111
Gr: 2-12 | 64 students Tuition listed
59 Fisk Street
Red Hook, NY 12571
(845) 873-7300
Gr: K-12 | 108 students
71 Mitchell Ave
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 454-1781
Gr: PK-8 | 50 students
Primrose Hill School (Closed 2025)
Special Program Emphasis
23 Spring Brook Park Suite 2
Rhinebeck, NY 12572
(845) 876-1226
Gr: NS-8 | 85 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4337 Albany Post Rd
Hyde Park, NY 12538
(845) 229-8589
Gr: PK-8 | 180 students
Po Box 587
Millbrook, NY 12545
(845) 677-3670
Gr: PK-8 | 169 students

Overview

This County (Dutchess County)
This State (NY)
# Schools
22 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
3,440 Students
347,002 Students
% Average Students of Color
34%
39%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
382 Teachers
34,753 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
76%
Average Class Size
11 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
9 courses
11 courses
Average SAT score
1205
(Out of 1600)
1268
Average ACT score
22
(Out of 36)
29

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$29,430
$22,363
Average Summer Program Cost
$10,000
$2,519
Average % on Financial Aid
40%
32%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$18,445
$9,366
Average Acceptance Rate
77%
76%
Average Endowment Size
$29 million
$48.86 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.68
0.58
# American Indian Students
45 Students
810 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
132 Students
14,476 Students
% Asian Students
4%
4%
# Hispanic Students
361 Students
23,963 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
7%
# Black Students
227 Students
26,102 Students
% Black Students
6%
7%
# White Students
1,532 Students
214,256 Students
% White Students
44%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
2,576 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
1,227 Students
65,229 Students
% of Others Students
35%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
20 extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in Dutchess County, NY?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Dutchess County, NY include Trinity-Pawling School, St. Denis-st Columba School, and Oakwood Friends School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Dutchess County?
22 private elementary schools are located in Dutchess County.
How much do private elementary schools cost in Dutchess County?
The average tuition cost is $29,430, which is higher than the New York private school average tuition cost of $22,363.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Dutchess County?
Dutchess County private elementary schools are approximately 34% minority students, which is lower than the New York private school average of 39%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Dutchess County?
55% of private elementary schools in Dutchess County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private elementary schools in Dutchess County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private elementary schools in Dutchess County include: Tabernacle Christian Academy vs. Faith Christian Academy, Holy Trinity Annex @ St. Peter School vs. Holy Trinity School

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