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Best New York Private Preschools Belonging to New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS) (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 76 private preschools belonging to New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS) serving 28,016 students in New York. You can also find more schools membership associations in New York.
The top ranked private preschools belonging to New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS) in New York include Ethical Culture Fieldston School (ECFS), Avenues The World School, and Friends Academy.
The average tuition cost is $41,298, which is higher than the New York private preschool average tuition cost of $19,056.
22% of private preschools belonging to New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS) in New York are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 76

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 76

Top Ranked Private Preschools Belonging to New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS) in New York (2026-27)

Avenues The World School Photo
Avenues The World School
Gr: NS-12 | 1,872 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 99
259 10th Avenue
New York, NY 10001
(646) 664-0800
(4)
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Buckley Country Day School Photo
Buckley Country Day School
Gr: PK-8 | 363 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 6
2 I U Willets Road
Roslyn, NY 11576
(516) 472-2723
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Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School Photo
Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School
Gr: PK-12 | 1,167 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 74
5 W 93rd St
New York, NY 10025
(212) 749-6200
(3)
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Friends Academy Photo
Friends Academy
Gr: NS-12 | 769 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 46
Friends
270 Duck Pond Road
Locust Valley, NY 11560
(516) 676-0393
(11)
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Grace Church School Photo
Grace Church School
Gr: PK-12 | 850 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 14
Episcopal
86 4th Ave
New York, NY 10003
(212) 475-5609
(5)
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Lycee Francais de New York Photo
Lycee Francais de New York
Gr: NS-12 | 1,233 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 33
505 East 75th Street
New York, NY 10021
(212) 369-1400
(1)
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Robert C Parker School Photo
Robert C Parker School
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 4
4254 Ny Highway 43
Wynantskill, NY 12198
(518) 286-3449
(8)
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Rodeph Sholom School Photo
Rodeph Sholom School
Gr: NS-8 | 427 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 7
Jewish
10 West 84th Street & 168 West 79th Street
New York, NY 10024
(646) 438-8600
(9)
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Tuxedo Park School Photo
Tuxedo Park School
Gr: NS-9 | 127 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 11
Mountain Farm Rd
Tuxedo Park, NY 10987
(845) 351-4737
(9)
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The Waldorf School Of Garden City Photo
The Waldorf School Of Garden City
Gr: NS-12 | 300 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 13
Specialized Curriculum
225 Cambridge Avenue
Garden City, NY 11530
(516) 742-3434
(9)
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Bridges Academy (The) Photo
Bridges Academy (The)
Gr: NS-8 | 238 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 26
339 Snedecor Ave
West Islip, NY 11795
(631) 358-5035
(19)
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Garden School Photo
Garden School
Gr: NS-12 | 259 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 25
3316 79th St
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
(718) 335-6363
(40)
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Green Meadow Waldorf School Photo
Green Meadow Waldorf School
Gr: NS-12 | 281 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 10
307 Hungry Hollow Road
Spring Valley, NY 10977
(845) 356-2514
(14)
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The Kew-Forest School Photo
The Kew-Forest School
Gr: NS-12 | 207 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 23
119-17 Union Tpke
Forest Hills, NY 11375
(718) 268-4667
(2)
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Mizzentop Day School Photo
Mizzentop Day School
Gr: PK-8 | 161 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 12
64 E Main St
Pawling, NY 12564
(845) 855-7338
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The Studio School Photo
The Studio School
Gr: NS-8 | 110 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 7
117 West 95th Street
New York, NY 10025
(212) 678-2416
(21)
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Westbury Friends School Photo
Westbury Friends School
Gr: NS-3 | 50 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 9
550 Post Ave
Westbury, NY 11590
(516) 333-3178
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Academy Of St. Joseph Photo
Academy Of St. Joseph
Gr: NS-8 | 105 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
111 Washington Place
New York, NY 10014
(212) 243-5420
(9)
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Allendale Columbia School Photo
Allendale Columbia School
Gr: NS-12 | 356 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 25
519 Allens Creek Road
Rochester, NY 14618
(585) 381-4560
(6)
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Bank Street School For Children Photo
Bank Street School For Children
Gr: NS-8
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 2
610 W 112th Street
New York, NY 10025
(212) 875-4433
(9)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools belonging to New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS) in New York?
The top ranked private preschools belonging to New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS) in New York include Ethical Culture Fieldston School (ECFS), Avenues The World School, and Friends Academy.
How many private preschools belonging to New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS) are located in New York?
76 private preschools belonging to New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS) are located in New York.
How much do private preschools belonging to New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS) cost in New York?
The average tuition cost is $41,298, which is higher than the New York private school average tuition cost of $19,056.
How diverse are private preschools belonging to New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS) in New York?
New York private preschools belonging to New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS) are approximately 31% minority students, which is lower than the New York private school average of 38%.
What percentage of private preschools belonging to New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS) are religiously affiliated in New York?
22% of private preschools belonging to New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS) in New York are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
76
Private Schools
28,016
Students
$41,298
Avg. Tuition
31%
Students of Color
6:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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