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New Paltz Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 186 students in New Paltz, NY, 8% of all K-12 students in New Paltz, NY are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NY state average of 14%).

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in New Paltz, NY (2026-27)

Map of Montessori Of New Paltz
Montessori Of New Paltz
Gr: PK-6 | 44 students
Montessori School
130 Dubois Rd
New Paltz, NY 12561
(845) 255-6668
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Map of Mountain Laurel Waldorf School
Mountain Laurel Waldorf School
Gr: NS-8 | 142 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Waldorf School
16 South Chestnut Street
New Paltz, NY 12561
(845) 255-0033
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New Paltz, NY Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
186
Students
$19,000
Avg. Tuition
15
Avg. Class Size
11%
Students of Color
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (New Paltz)
This State (NY)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,795 Schools
# Students
186 Students
424,657 Students
% Students of Color
11%
39%
0.51
0.59
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
949 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
18,397 Students
% Asian Students
0%
5%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
33,759 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
8%
# Black Students
4 Students
33,696 Students
% Black Students
2%
8%
# White Students
111 Students
252,994 Students
% White Students
60%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
538 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
69 Students
81,171 Students
% of Others Students
37%
19%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
24 Teachers
41,688 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
75%
Average Class Size
15 students
15 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$19,000
$21,768
Average % on Financial Aid
10%
34%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in New Paltz, NY?
2 private schools are located in New Paltz, NY.
What percentage of students in New Paltz go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in New Paltz are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 14%).
Which private schools in New Paltz are often viewed compared to one another?

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