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Woodland Hill Montessori School
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Rensselaer Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 519 students in Rensselaer, NY, 26% of all K-12 students in Rensselaer, NY are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NY state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the New York private school average acceptance rate of 79%.
50% of private schools in Rensselaer, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other).

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Rensselaer Private Schools (2026-27)

Doane Stuart School Photo
Doane Stuart School
Gr: NS-12 | 174 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 19
Specialized Curriculum
199 Washington Avenue
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 465-5222
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Woodland Hill Montessori School Photo
Woodland Hill Montessori School
Gr: NS-8 | 345 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 15
Montessori School
100 Montesorri Pl
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 283-5400
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Rensselaer, New York Private Schools (Closed)

Map of St. Mary's School
St. Mary's School
Gr: PK-8 | 161 students
Catholic
163 Columbia Turnpike
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 449-2498
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Map of Ss Joseph And John School
Ss Joseph And John School
Gr: PK-8 | 131 students
Catholic
1641 Third Street
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 465-1151
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Rensselaer, NY Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
519
Students
$14,363
Avg. Tuition
17
Avg. Class Size
19%
Students of Color
7:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Rensselaer)
This State (NY)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,795 Schools
# Students
519 Students
424,657 Students
% Students of Color
19%
39%
0.56
0.59
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
949 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
29 Students
18,397 Students
% Asian Students
5%
5%
# Hispanic Students
9 Students
33,759 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
8%
# Black Students
31 Students
33,696 Students
% Black Students
5%
8%
# White Students
356 Students
252,994 Students
% White Students
60%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
538 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
170 Students
81,171 Students
% of Others Students
29%
19%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
71 Teachers
41,688 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
65%
75%
Average Class Size
17 students
15 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$14,363
$21,768
Average % on Financial Aid
29%
34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,200
$10,886
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
79%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
17 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Rensselaer, NY?
The top ranked private schools in Rensselaer, NY include Doane Stuart School and Woodland Hill Montessori School.
How many private schools are located in Rensselaer?
2 private schools are located in Rensselaer.
What percentage of students in Rensselaer go to private school?
26% of all K-12 students in Rensselaer are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Rensselaer?
50% of private schools in Rensselaer are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other).

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