Top 20 Best New York County Private Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 114 private preschools serving 34,214 students in New York County, NY.
The top ranked private preschools in New York County, NY include School of the Blessed Sacrament, Transfiguration School and Pine Street School, A Green Ivy International School.
The average tuition cost is $32,671, which is higher than the New York private preschool average tuition cost of $16,266.
44% of private preschools in New York County, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

Top Ranked New York County Private Preschools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Avenues The World School
Avenues The World School Photo - Avenues New York
(3)
259 10th Avenue
New York, NY 10001
(646) 664-0800
Grades: NS-12
| 1,958 students
795 Columbus Avenue
New York, NY 10025
(929) 930-4798
Grades: PK-12
| 302 students
Lycee Francais de New York
Lycee Francais de New York Photo
(1)
505 E 75th St
New York, NY 10021
(212) 369-1400
Grades: NS-12
| 1,192 students
Morningside Immersion School
Morningside Immersion School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(14)
70 W 93rd St
New York, NY 10025
(212) 316-0313
Grades: NS-2
| 45 students
Pine Street School, A Green Ivy International School
Pine Street School, A Green Ivy International School Photo - Pine Street Schools starts at age 2 with a program that nurtures strong literacy, numeracy and social skills. Small student-teacher ratios allow us to provide an individualized experience that supports full development and social skills. Our 2s begin learning English and Spanish or Mandarin in a dual language setting.
Special Program Emphasis
(11)
25 Pine Street
New York, NY 10005
(347) 237-7606
Grades: NS-8
| 324 students
School of the Blessed Sacrament
School of the Blessed Sacrament Photo - Two historic campuses, one amazing school! The School of the Blessed Sacrament celebrates learning and inspires student creativity and ingenuity. Our rigorous curriculum integrates STREAM (science, technology, engineering, religion, arts, music). Our students are bold problem solvers and critical thinkers while encouraging collaboration and the development of resiliency and independence. At The SBS Sacrament, learning is not a spectator sport.
(Catholic)
(12)
147 West 70th Street
New York, NY 10023
(212) 724-7561
Grades: NS-8
| 356 students
Transfiguration School
Transfiguration School Photo
(Catholic)
(2)
29 Mott Street
New York, NY 10013
(212) 962-5265
Grades: PK-8
| 339 students
11 E 26th Street, 17th floor
New York, NY 10010
(212) 524-9000
Grades: NS-12
| 200 students
21 South End Avenue
New York, NY 10280
(347) 237-7606
Grades: NS-K
| 100 students
20 Waterside Plaza
New York, NY 10010
(212) 481-2700
Grades: NS-12
| 295 students
New Amsterdam School
New Amsterdam School Photo - 5-Day Pre-K
Waldorf School
(3)
62 Avenue B
New York, NY 10009
(212) 533-1820
Grades: NS-K
| 60 students
The Studio School
The Studio School Photo
(18)
117 West 95th Street
New York, NY 10025
(212) 678-2416
Grades: NS-8
| 110 students
20 W End Ave
New York, NY 10023
(212) 246-7717
Grades: PK-12
| 940 students
Abraham Joshua Heschel School
(Jewish)
30 W End Ave
New York, NY 10023
(212) 784-1234
Grades: PK-12
| 935 students
Academy Of St. Joseph
Academy Of St. Joseph Photo
(Catholic)
(9)
111 Washington Place
New York, NY 10014
(212) 243-5420
Grades: NS-8
| 105 students
Alexander Robertson School
Alexander Robertson School Photo
(Presbyterian)
(4)
3 West 95th Street
New York, NY 10025
(212) 663-6441
Grades: PK-5
| 71 students
Ascension School
Ascension School Photo - Front of Ascension School, 220 W. 108th Street, New York, NY 10025
(Catholic)
(1)
220 W 108th Street
New York, NY 10025
(212) 222-5161
Grades: PK-8
| 259 students
610 W 112th Street
New York, NY 10025
(212) 875-4433
Grades: NS-8
| students
Calhoun School
Calhoun School Photo - Upper School 9th Grade Active Physics
(9)
433 W End Ave
New York, NY 10024
(212) 497-5000
Grades: PK-12
| 668 students
146 W 13th St
New York, NY 10011
(212) 242-7802
Grades: NS-8
| 380 students
5 W 93rd St
New York, NY 10025
(212) 749-6200
Grades: PK-12
| 1,254 students
Convent Of The Sacred Heart
All-girls (Catholic)
(1)
1 E 91st St
New York, NY 10128
(212) 722-4745
Grades: PK-12
| 684 students
Corpus Christi School
(Catholic)
535 W 121st St
New York, NY 10027
(212) 662-9344
Grades: PK-8
| 172 students
Dwight School
Dwight School Photo - Located steps away from Central Park on Manhattan's Upper West Side, Dwight has been igniting the spark of genius in every child since 1872.
Special Program Emphasis
291 Central Park West
New York, NY 10024
(212) 724-6360
Grades: PK-12
| 955 students
The École
The École Photo
111 E 22nd Street
New York, NY 10010
(646) 410-2238
Grades: NS-8
| 325 students
Elisabeth Irwin High School
Elisabeth Irwin High School Photo - Experiencing Chinatown
(5)
272 Sixth Avenue
New York, NY 10014
(212) 477-5316
Grades: PK-12
| 636 students
The Epiphany School
The Epiphany School Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
234 East 22nd Street
New York, NY 10010
(212) 473-4128
Grades: PK-8
| 530 students
The Geneva School of Manhattan
The Geneva School of Manhattan Photo - Playground space
(Christian)
(7)
138 W 90 St
New York, NY 10024
(212) 754-9988
Grades: NS-11
| 365 students
German-American School Manhattan (GSM)
German-American School Manhattan (GSM) Photo - International Pre- & Lower School GSM uses small classes to make a big impact. Expertly trained educators teach in their native language, while the intimate group settings allow for dedicated student-teacher interaction. A new location was added this year to offer full German immersion Preschool for learners ages 3 and 4.
Special Program Emphasis
74 Warren Street
New York, NY 10007
(646) 869-1152
Grades: NS-5
| 96 students
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
2495 Broadway
New York, NY 10025
(212) 712-2727
Grades: NS-PK
| 97 students
Grace Church School
Grace Church School Photo
(5)
86 4th Ave
New York, NY 10003
(212) 475-5609
Grades: PK-12
| 782 students
Horace Mann School
231 W 246th St
Bronx, NY 10471
(718) 432-4115
Grades: PK-12
| 1,547 students
4 East 90th Street
New York, NY 10128
(212) 641-0260
Grades: NS-5
| 29 students
41 Broad St. & 1 Morris St.
New York, NY 10004
(212) 232-0266
Grades: NS-12
| 700 students
Lev Bais Yaakov
All-girls (Jewish)
3574 Nostrand Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11229
(718) 332-6000
Grades: PK-12
| 522 students
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New York County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
90 5th Avenue (2nd Floor)
New York, NY 10011
(866) 664-2070
Grades: 5-8
| 37 students
461 W 131st St
New York, NY 10027
(212) 281-7174
Grades: K-8
| 218 students
11 Madison Square North 17th Floor
New York, NY 10010
(212) 935-5000
Grades: NS
| students
Po Box 200 302 W 124th Street
New York, NY 10027
(212) 662-9442
Grades: PK-6
| 87 students
450 Park Avenue South, 9th Floor
New York, NY 10016
(212) 326-9522
Grades: 6-12
| students
2116 7th Avenue
New York, NY 10027
(212) 222-7798
Grades: PK-10
| 30 students
Holy Cross School (Closed 2024)
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
332 W 43rd St
New York, NY 10036
(212) 246-0923
Grades: K-9
| 227 students
202 W 97th St
New York, NY 10025
(212) 749-1240
Grades: PK-8
| 336 students
Ivdu School (Closed 2013)
Special Education School (Jewish)
11 Broadway 13th Floor
New York, NY 10004
(212) 613-8397
Grades: K
| 50 students
435 E 11th Street
New York, NY 10009
(212) 254-2537
Grades: PK-8
| 156 students
204 Forsyth St
New York, NY 10002
(212) 477-2472
Grades: 8
| 16 students
Nazareth Nursery (Closed 2014)
Montessori School (Catholic)
216 West 15th Street
New York, NY 10011
(212) 243-1881
Grades: NS-PK
| 64 students
323 E 91st St
New York, NY 10128
(212) 289-6730
Grades: K-8
| 169 students
219 Stanton Street
New York, NY 10002
(212) 473-0320
Grades: PK-8
| 160 students
71 Arden St
New York, NY 10040
(212) 567-3190
Grades: PK-8
| 300 students
Rice High School (Closed 2010)
All-boys (Catholic)
74 W 124th St
New York, NY 10027
(212) 369-4100
Grades: 9-12
| 290 students
555 W End Ave
New York, NY 10024
(212) 873-9100
Grades: 9-12
| 250 students
223 W 132nd Street
New York, NY 10027
(212) 283-0921
Grades: PK-8
| 215 students
185 E 7th Street
New York, NY 10009
(212) 677-5210
Grades: NS-8
| 239 students
508 W 153rd Street
New York, NY 10031
(212) 926-0252
Grades: PK-8
| 200 students
138 W 90th St
New York, NY 10024
(212) 362-5410
Grades: PK-10
| 233 students
37 Saint James Place
New York, NY 10038
(212) 267-9289
Grades: PK-8
| 229 students
168 Morningside Ave
New York, NY 10027
(212) 662-1736
Grades: K-9
| 149 students
433 W 204th St
New York, NY 10034
(212) 569-3400
Grades: PK-8
| 259 students
St. Matthew Lutheran School (Closed 2004)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
200 Sherman Avenue
New York, NY 10034
(212) 567-2699
Grades: PK-8
| 151 students
425 W 33rd St
New York, NY 10001
(212) 563-2547
Grades: 9-12
| 204 students
114 E 118th St
New York, NY 10035
(212) 534-0619
Grades: PK-8
| 243 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in New York County, NY?
The top ranked private preschools in New York County, NY include School of the Blessed Sacrament, Transfiguration School and Pine Street School, A Green Ivy International School.
How many private preschools are located in New York County, NY?
114 private preschools are located in New York County, NY.
How much do private preschools cost in New York County, NY?
The average tuition cost is $32,671, which is higher than the New York private school average tuition cost of $16,266.
How diverse are private preschools in New York County, NY?
New York County, NY private preschools are approximately 38% minority students, which is lower than the New York private school average of 42%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in New York County, NY?
44% of private preschools in New York County, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

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