St. Marys Photo - Play Ground

Best Essex County Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private preschools serving 288 students in Essex County, NY.
The top-ranked private preschools in Essex County, NY include St. Marys and Adirondack Christian School.
100% of private preschools in Essex County, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top-Ranked Essex County Private Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Adirondack Christian School
(Baptist)
6065 Nys Route 86
Wilmington, NY 12997
(518) 946-2487
Gr: PK-12 | 91 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
St. Marys
St. Marys Photo - Play Ground
(Catholic)
64 Amherst Ave
Ticonderoga, NY 12883
(518) 585-7433
Gr: PK-8 | 75 students Avg. class size: 15 students
St. Agnes Parochial School
(Catholic)
2322 Saranac Ave
Lake Placid, NY 12946
(518) 523-3771
Gr: PK-3 | 122 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Essex County, New York

Essex County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
821 Mirror Lake Drive
Lake Placid, NY 12946
(518) 523-3460
Gr: 8-12 | 84 students Tuition listed

Overview

This County (Essex County)
This State (NY)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
288 Students
277,621 Students
% Average Students of Color
9%
40%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
36 Teachers
24,956 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
99%
74%
Average Class Size
13 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
10 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,800
$19,147

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.62
# American Indian Students
n/a
560 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
6 Students
9,797 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
17,980 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
6%
# Black Students
1 Student
18,677 Students
% Black Students
n/a
7%
# White Students
145 Students
153,542 Students
% White Students
51%
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
136 Students
71,997 Students
% of Others Students
47%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Essex County, NY?
The top-ranked private preschools in Essex County, NY include St. Marys and Adirondack Christian School.
How many private preschools are located in Essex County?
3 private preschools are located in Essex County.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Essex County?
100% of private preschools in Essex County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

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