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Pawling Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 437 students in Pawling, NY, 29% of all K-12 students in Pawling, NY are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
The average acceptance rate is 50%, which is lower than the New York private school average acceptance rate of 79%.
33% of private schools in Pawling, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Pawling Private Schools (2026-27)

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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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Trinity-Pawling School Photo
Trinity-Pawling School
Gr: 7-12 | 264 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 51
All-boys (Episcopal)
700 Route 22
Pawling, NY 12564
(845) 855-4825
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Duane Lake Academy
Gr: 3-12 | 12 students
16 Harmony Rd
Pawling, NY 12564
(845) 493-0338
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Pawling, NY Private School Trends

3
Private Schools
437
Students
$79,250
Avg. Tuition
10
Avg. Class Size
23%
Students of Color
6:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Pawling)
This State (NY)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,795 Schools
# Students
437 Students
424,657 Students
% Students of Color
23%
39%
0.55
0.59
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
44 Students
949 Students
% American Indian Students
9%
<1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
18,397 Students
% Asian Students
<1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
17 Students
33,759 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
8%
# Black Students
30 Students
33,696 Students
% Black Students
6%
8%
# White Students
312 Students
252,994 Students
% White Students
64%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
538 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
80 Students
81,171 Students
% of Others Students
17%
19%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
73 Teachers
41,688 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
71%
75%
Average Class Size
10 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
12 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$79,250
$21,768
Average % on Financial Aid
50%
34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$32,500
$11,416
Average Endowment Size
$55 million
$31.78 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
50%
79%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
32 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
10 sports
7 sports

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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