Best Dutchess County Private Preschools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 18 private preschools serving 2,492 students in Dutchess County, NY.
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is higher than the New York private preschool average acceptance rate of 75%.
33% of private preschools in Dutchess County, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Dutchess County Private Preschools (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 Cinnamon Tree Of E Fishkill
Gr: PK-6 | 238 students
Daycare / Preschool
2287 Route 52
Hopewell Junction, NY 12533
(845) 227-9225
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
Avg. class size: 15 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
Map of Kinderhaus Montessori School Of Hyde Park
Gr: PK-K | 21 students
Montessori School
17 Crum Elbow Rd
Hyde Park, NY 12538
(845) 229-4668
Mission Church Academy And Preschool Photo
Gr: PK-K | 96 students
Daycare / Preschool (Assembly of God)
4101 Route 52
Holmes, NY 12531
(845) 878-7750
Map of New Covenant Learning Center
Gr: PK-4 | 44 students
Christian
95 Catherine St
Beacon, NY 12508
(845) 765-1292
(2)
Map of Poughkeepsie Day School
Gr: PK-8 | 40 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 4
260 Boardman Road
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 462-7600
Map of The Randolph School
Gr: PK-5 | 71 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Alternative School
2467 Route 9d
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
(845) 297-5600
(1)
Map of St. Mary School
Gr: PK-8 | 252 students
Catholic
106 Jackson St
Fishkill, NY 12524
(845) 896-9561
(1)
Map of Tots-N-US
Gr: PK-K | 221 students
Daycare / Preschool
535 Old Hopewell Rd
Hopewell Junction, NY 12533
(845) 221-3434
(1)
Map of Tutor Time Child Care/learning Centers
Gr: NS-PK | 84 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Daycare / Preschool
1574 Route 9
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
(845) 296-1618
Map of Wimpfheimer Nursery School
Gr: PK-K | 45 students
Alternative School
30 Kenyon Dr
Poughkeepsie, NY 12604
(845) 437-5630
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Dutchess County, New York

Dutchess County Private Preschools (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
18 Schools
# Students
2,492 Students
273,277 Students
% Average Students of Color
37%
38%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
243 Teachers
24,739 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
79%
74%
Average Class Size
12 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$18,086
$19,044
Average % on Financial Aid
50%
31%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$13,000
$7,874
Average Acceptance Rate
80%
75%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.61
# American Indian Students
5 Students
560 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
51 Students
9,788 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
217 Students
17,973 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
7%
# Black Students
99 Students
18,652 Students
% Black Students
4%
7%
# White Students
553 Students
153,797 Students
% White Students
24%
57%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
315 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
1,443 Students
69,366 Students
% of Others Students
61%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Dutchess County, NY?
The top ranked private preschools in Dutchess County, NY is Holy Trinity School.
How many private preschools are located in Dutchess County?
18 private preschools are located in Dutchess County.
How diverse are private preschools in Dutchess County?
Dutchess County private preschools are approximately 37% minority students, which is lower than the New York private school average of 38%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Dutchess County?
33% of private preschools in Dutchess County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private preschools in Dutchess County are often viewed compared to one another?

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