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Best Poughkeepsie Private Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 private preschools serving 1,023 students in Poughkeepsie, NY.
The top ranked private preschool in Poughkeepsie, NY is Holy Trinity School.
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is higher than the New York private preschool average acceptance rate of 74%.
50% of private preschools in Poughkeepsie, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Poughkeepsie Private Preschools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Holy Trinity School
(Catholic)
20 Springside Ave
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 471-0520
Gr: PK-8 | 498 students
Faith Christian Academy
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(Christian)
(1)
25 Golf Club Lane
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 462-0266
Gr: PK-12 | 147 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Hawk Meadow Montessori School
Montessori School
488 Freedom Plains Route Suite 141
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 223-3783
Gr: PK-6 | 50 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
12 Father Cody Dr
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 471-6600
Gr: PK-1 | 283 students Tuition listed
244 Boardman Road
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 462-7600
Gr: PK-12 Avg. class size: 9 students Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Wimpfheimer Nursery School
Alternative School
30 Kenyon Dr
Poughkeepsie, NY 12604
(845) 437-5630
Gr: PK-K | 45 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Poughkeepsie, New York

Poughkeepsie, New York Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
71 Mitchell Ave
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 454-1781
Gr: PK-8 | 50 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Poughkeepsie, NY?
The top ranked private preschools in Poughkeepsie, NY is Holy Trinity School.
How many private preschools are located in Poughkeepsie?
6 private preschools are located in Poughkeepsie.
How diverse are private preschools in Poughkeepsie?
Poughkeepsie private preschools are approximately 54% minority students, which is higher than the New York private school average of 40%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Poughkeepsie?
50% of private preschools in Poughkeepsie are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private preschools in Poughkeepsie are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private preschools in Poughkeepsie include: Holy Trinity Annex @ St. Peter School vs. Holy Trinity School

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