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Best New York Private Preschools Belonging to National Catholic Education Association (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 private preschools belonging to National Catholic Education Association serving 1,998 students in New York. You can also find more schools membership associations in New York.
The top ranked private preschools belonging to National Catholic Education Association in New York include St. Gregory The Great School, St. James School, and St. Margaret Of Cortona School.
The average acceptance rate is 91%, which is higher than the New York private preschool average acceptance rate of 74%.
100% of private preschools belonging to National Catholic Education Association in New York are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Private Preschools Belonging to National Catholic Education Association in New York (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Holy Family School
(Catholic)
(1)
17 Fordham Ave
Hicksville, NY 11801
(516) 938-3846
Gr: PK-8 | 296 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Gregory The Great School
(Catholic)
250 Saint Gregory Court
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 688-5323
Gr: NS-8 | 590 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. James School
(Catholic)
(2)
143 Main Street
Johnson City, NY 13790
(607) 797-5444
Gr: PK-6 | 184 students Tuition listed
St. Margaret Of Cortona School
(Catholic)
452 W 260th St
Bronx, NY 10471
(718) 549-8580
Gr: PK-8 | 259 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Villa Maria Academy
Villa Maria Academy Photo - The Villa Maria Academy supports children and families with a liberating education in a nurturing, Catholic community.
(Catholic)
(2)
3335 Country Club Rd
Bronx, NY 10465
(718) 824-3260
Gr: PK-8 | 290 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Our Lady Of Refuge School
Our Lady Of Refuge School Photo
(Catholic)
2708 Briggs Avenue
Bronx, NY 10458
(171) 836-7308
Gr: PK-8 | 202 students Avg. class size: 22 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Ambrose School
(Christian)
347 Old Loudon Road
Latham, NY 12110
(518) 225-3142
Gr: PK-6 | 177 students Extracurrculars: 13

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