Top Nonsectarian Private Elementary Schools in New York

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For the 2021 school year, there are 343 top nonsectarian private elementary schools in New York, serving 72,841 students.
You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in New York.

Top Nonsectarian Private Elementary Schools (2021)

  • School Location Grades Students
  • Adelphi Academy of Brooklyn
    Adelphi Academy of Brooklyn Photo - Adelphi Academy of Brooklyn's historic Bay Ridge campus is located at 8515 Ridge Boulevard, in the heart of Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. .
    (3)
     8515 Ridge Boulevard
    Brooklyn, NY 11209
    (718) 238-3308
    Grades: NS-12 | 235 students
  • Alexander Robertson School
    Alexander Robertson School Photo
    (2)
     3 West 95th Street
    New York, NY 10025
    (212) 663-2844
    Grades: PK-5 | 73 students
  • Avenues: The World School
    Avenues: The World School Photo - Avenues New York
    (1)
     259 10th Avenue
    New York, NY 10001
    (646) 664-0800
    Grades: NS-12 | 1,736 students
  • BASIS Independent Brooklyn
    BASIS Independent Brooklyn Photo - Our Early Learning Program (PreK-1, PreK-2, and kindergarten) fosters discovery, independence, and a love of learning.
    556 Columbia Street
    Brooklyn, NY 11231
    (718) 643-6302
    Grades: PK-12 | 909 students
  • BASIS Independent Manhattan
    BASIS Independent Manhattan Photo - PreK - 12 Education on the Upper West Side and Chelsea!
    795 Columbus Avenue
    New York, NY 10025
    (347) 305-4960
    Grades: PK-12 | n/a students
  • Big Apple Academy
    Big Apple Academy Photo
    (2)
     2937 86th Street
    Brooklyn, NY 11223
    (718) 333-0300
    Grades: K-8 | 1,115 students
  • Blue School
    Blue School Photo
    (1)
     241 Water St
    New York, NY 10038
    (212) 228-6341
    Grades: PK-8 | 250 students
  • Brooklyn Amity School
    Brooklyn Amity School Photo - Our wonderful facility.
    (6)
     3867 Shore Pkwy
    Brooklyn, NY 11235
    (718) 891-6100
    Grades: NS-12 | n/a students
  • Chemung Valley Montessori School
    Montessori School
    (2)
     23 Winters Road
    Elmira, NY 14903
    (607) 562-8754
    Grades: NS-6 | 145 students
  • Garden School
    Garden School Photo - Our goal from the earliest grades through high school is to develop lifelong learners who excel in academics and individuals who enhance Garden School and the college they later attend. All students have their own strengths, weaknesses, talents, and dreams. The college search seeks to find the best match for our graduates, places where they can thrive and learn.
    (14)
     3316 79th St
    Jackson Heights, NY 11372
    (718) 335-6363
    Grades: NS-12 | 215 students
  • Green Meadow Waldorf School
    Green Meadow Waldorf School Photo - Green Meadow is one of the oldest and largest Waldorf schools in North America, offering programs from Parent & Child Classes through Grade 12.
    Special Program Emphasis
    (10)
     307 Hungry Hollow Road
    Spring Valley, NY 10977
    (845) 356-2514
    Grades: NS-12 | 222 students
  • Harlem Academy
    Harlem Academy Photo
    (5)
     1330 Fifth Avenue
    New York, NY 10026
    (212) 348-2600
    Grades: 1-8 | 128 students
  • The Harvey School
    (7)
     260 Jay St
    Katonah, NY 10536
    (914) 232-3161
    Grades: 6-12 | 355 students
  • The IDEAL School of Manhattan
    The IDEAL School of Manhattan Photo - Upper School students take their sketchbooks to Riverside Park for their visual art class.
    Special Education School
    (4)
     314 West 91st Street
    New York, NY 10024
    (212) 769-1699
    Grades: K-12 | 201 students
  • Ivy League School
    Ivy League School Photo
    (4)
     211 Brooksite Drive
    Smithtown, NY 11787
    (631) 265-4177
    Grades: NS-8 | 293 students
  • The Knox School
    The Knox School Photo - As an institution that is mission-driven and intentional in its structure and purpose, The Knox School created its academic program to provide capable students with opportunities to excel within a liberal arts program that is infused with artistic and athletic pursuits in preparation for higher education at selective colleges and universities.
    (5)
     541 Long Beach Road
    Saint James, NY 11780
    (631) 686-1600
    Grades: 6-12 | 150 students
  • The Laurel Hill School
    The Laurel Hill School Photo - In third grade we started our Lego Robotics unit this week! We are getting familiar with using the laptops with our Lego robots. We can change the speed, add sound, or change the action of the motor attached to the robot. Next, we will be starting to build our first creates with a focus on carnival rides!
    (21)
     201 Old Town Rd
    East Setauket, NY 11733
    (631) 751-1154
    Grades: NS-8 | 352 students
  • Lawrence Woodmere Academy
    Lawrence Woodmere Academy Photo - Lawrence Woodmere Academy (LWA"), founded in 1912, is an elite Pre-K through 12, non-sectarian, private, College Preparatory School located in Woodmere, NY.
    (4)
     336 Woodmere Blvd
    Woodmere, NY 11598
    (516) 394-1827
    Grades: PK-12 | 273 students
  • Lycee Francais de New York
    Lycee Francais de New York Photo
    Special Program Emphasis
    (1)
     505 E 75th St
    New York, NY 10021
    (212) 369-1400
    Grades: NS-12 | 1,332 students
  • Pine Street School
    Pine Street School Photo - At Pine Street School, students collaborate across all areas of the curriculum, in two languages - English and either Spanish or Mandarin. Native speakers work alongside non-native speakers with expert teachers supporting. Literacy is central to their work and incorporated into everything they do. Classrooms support project-based inquiry and highly individualized learning for each student.
    (11)
     25 Pine Street
    New York, NY 10005
    (212) 235-2325
    Grades: NS-5 | 195 students
  • Rippowam Cisqua School
    Rippowam Cisqua School Photo - Rippowam Cisqua School (Upper Campus): Middle school students seek structured opportunities for adventure and discovery, while still yearning to play freely. A specialized curriculum for ninth graders accelerates their academic and leadership skills. Our new multimillion-dollar Upper Campus, built specifically for students age 11-15, provides the best environment to navigate this dynamic period of academic and emotional development.
    (8)
     439 Cantitoe St
    Bedford, NY 10506
    (914) 244-1296
    Grades: PK-9 | 443 students
  • The School For Young Performers
    The School For Young Performers Photo - SYP is committed to providing a meaningful one-on-one education for students whose lifestyles, professions or learning styles are incompatible with the traditional classroom construct.
    (1)
     222 Broadway
    New York, NY 10038
    (212) 663-3921
    Grades: K-12 | 18 students
  • The Storm King School
    The Storm King School Photo - Campus in winter
    (6)
     314 Mountain Road
    Cornwall On Hudson, NY 12520
    (845) 534-9860
    Grades: 8-12 | 184 students
  • The Studio School
    The Studio School Photo
    (18)
     117 West 95th Street
    New York, NY 10025
    (212) 678-2416
    Grades: PK-8 | 120 students
  • Vincent Smith School
    Vincent Smith School Photo - Upper School entrance
    Special Education School
    (1)
     322 Port Washington Blvd
    Port Washington, NY 11050
    (516) 365-4900
    Grades: 1-12 | 55 students
  • The Waldorf School Of Garden City
    The Waldorf School Of Garden City Photo - Welcome to the Waldorf School of Garden City!
    Special Program Emphasis
    (9)
     225 Cambridge Avenue
    Garden City, NY 11530
    (516) 742-3434
    Grades: PK-12 | 305 students
  • The Windsor School
    The Windsor School Photo - Our modern school building is conveniently located near the 7 train, LIRR, and 12 MTA bus lines. Students enjoy easy accessibility to educational and cultural attractions in Manhattan.
    (6)
     37-02 Main Street
    Flushing, NY 11354
    (718) 359-8300
    Grades: 7-12 | 80 students
  • Winston Preparatory School NY
    Winston Preparatory School NY Photo - Seniors may participate in a variety of outdoor education adventures, including learning how to sail in the Caribbean Sea or hiking in the Appalachian Mountains.
    Special Education School
    (5)
     126 West 17th Street
    New York, NY 10011
    (646) 638-2705
    Grades: 4-12 | 237 students
  • 82nd Street Academics
    82nd Street Academics Photo - 82nd Street Academics Full Day Preschool
    Alternative School
     81-10 35th Avenue
    Jackson Heights, NY 11372
    (718) 457-0429
    Grades: PK-10 | 575 students
  • A Child's Place Day School
    A Child's Place Day School Photo - Pre-k thru 5th grade students integrate technology skills into their daily curriculum in our high tech technology lab.
    (3)
     3220 108th St
    East Elmhurst, NY 11369
    (718) 565-2170
    Grades: PK-5 | 194 students
  • Aaron School
    Special Education School
    (1)
     309 East 45th Street
    New York, NY 10017
    (212) 867-9594
    Grades: K-12 | 170 students
  • Agile Learning Center @ MFS
    Alternative School
     115 East 106th Street
    New York, NY 10029
    (212) 533-2826
    Grades: 1-12 | n/a students
  • Ahrc Middle/high School
    Special Education School
    (2)
     1201 66th St
    Brooklyn, NY 11219
    (718) 259-4389
    Grades: 6-12 | 110 students
  • Akwesasne Freedom School
    Special Program Emphasis
     31 Village Rd
    Hogansburg, NY 13655
    (518) 358-2073
    Grades: PK-8 | 61 students
  • The Albany Academies
     135-140 Academy Road
    Albany, NY 12208
    (518) 429-2300
    Grades: NS-12 | 361 students
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