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Trinity-Pawling School Photo - There are countless opportunities for students to develop leadership skills at Trinity-Pawling. Our community is intentionally designed to unleash the full potential of each student. Classes, clubs and activities, dorms, community service, and athletics are all venues for students to assume both official and unofficial positions of leadership, build their confidence, and become effective role models.
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Best Pawling Private Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 434 students in Pawling, NY (there are 3 public schools, serving 1,070 public students). 29% of all K-12 students in Pawling, NY are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
The top ranked private school in Pawling, NY is Trinity-Pawling School.
The average acceptance rate is 50%, which is lower than the New York private school average acceptance rate of 74%.
33% of private schools in Pawling, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal).

Top Ranked Pawling Private Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Mizzentop Day School
Mizzentop Day School Photo
64 E Main St
Pawling, NY 12564
(845) 855-7338
Gr: PK-8 | 158 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition listed
Trinity-Pawling School
Trinity-Pawling School Photo - There are countless opportunities for students to develop leadership skills at Trinity-Pawling. Our community is intentionally designed to unleash the full potential of each student. Classes, clubs and activities, dorms, community service, and athletics are all venues for students to assume both official and unofficial positions of leadership, build their confidence, and become effective role models.
All-boys (Episcopal)
700 Route 22
Pawling, NY 12564
(845) 855-4825
Gr: 7-12 | 264 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 51 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Duane Lake Academy
16 Harmony Rd
Pawling, NY 12564
(845) 493-0338
Gr: 3-12 | 12 students Tuition listed

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Pawling, NY?
The top ranked private schools in Pawling, NY is Trinity-Pawling School.
How many private schools are located in Pawling?
3 private schools are located in Pawling.
What percentage of students in Pawling go to private school?
29% of all K-12 students in Pawling are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Pawling?
33% of private schools in Pawling are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal).

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