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Putnam County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 813 students in Putnam County, NY (there are 21 public schools, serving 13,005 public students). 6% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the New York private school average acceptance rate of 79%.
33% of private schools in Putnam County, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Putnam County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. James The Apostle School
St. James The Apostle School
Gr: PK-8 | 128 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Catholic
12 Gleneida Ave
Carmel, NY 10512
(845) 225-9365
(3)
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Creative Kids Childcare Center
Gr: NS | 98 students
Daycare / Preschool
1515 Route 22
Brewster, NY 10509
(845) 279-9100
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Green Chimneys School
Gr: 2-12
Special Education School
400 Doansburg Road
Brewster, NY 10509
(845) 279-2995
(3)
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Hudson Valley Christian Academy
Gr: PK-7 | 99 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Christian
531 Rt 6 N
Mahopac Falls, NY 10542
(845) 628-2775
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Longview School
Gr: 5-12 | 12 students
Avg. class size: 4 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 5
Specialized Curriculum
571 North Main Street
Brewster, NY 10509
(845) 259-8259
(4)
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Manitou School
Gr: PK-8 | 184 students
1656 Route 9d
Cold Spring, NY 10516
(845) 809-5695
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Map of Noah's Ark School
Noah's Ark School
Gr: PK-K | 36 students
Daycare / Preschool
250 Route 6N
Mahopac, NY 10541
(845) 628-8722
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Pine Grove Country Day School
Gr: PK-K | 39 students
Daycare / Preschool
85 Myrtle Ave
Mahopac, NY 10541
(845) 628-7500
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St. Lawrence O'toole School
Gr: PK-8 | 217 students
Catholic
11 Eastview Avenue
Brewster, NY 10509
(845) 279-5164
(3)
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Putnam County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Kidz Country Learning Day Care Center
Kidz Country Learning Day Care Center
Gr: PK-K | 30 students
Daycare / Preschool
854 Route 6
Mahopac, NY 10541
(845) 628-0281
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Melrose School
Gr: PK-8 | 82 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Episcopal
120 Federal Hill Road
Brewster, NY 10509
(845) 279-2406
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St. John The Evangelist School
Gr: NS-9 | 150 students
Catholic
239 E Lake Blvd
Mahopac, NY 10541
(845) 628-6464
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Overview

Category
This State (NY)
US
# Schools
9 Schools
# Students
813 Students
424,657 Students
% Average Students of Color
19%
39%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
60 Teachers
41,688 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
99%
75%
Average Class Size
10 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$20,000
$21,768
Average Summer Program Cost
$450
$2,323
Average % on Financial Aid
55%
34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$7,000
$10,886
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
79%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.62
0.59
# American Indian Students
0 Students
949 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
16 Students
18,397 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
78 Students
33,759 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
8%
# Black Students
64 Students
33,696 Students
% Black Students
6%
8%
# White Students
520 Students
252,994 Students
% White Students
51%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
538 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
334 Students
81,171 Students
% of Others Students
33%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Putnam County, NY?
The top ranked private schools in Putnam County, NY is St. James The Apostle School.
How many private schools are located in Putnam County?
9 private schools are located in Putnam County.
How diverse are private schools in Putnam County?
Putnam County private schools are approximately 19% minority students, which is lower than the New York private school average of 39%.
What percentage of students in Putnam County go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Putnam County are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Putnam County?
33% of private schools in Putnam County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Putnam County are often viewed compared to one another?

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