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Best Smithtown Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private preschools serving 2,723 students in Smithtown, NY.
The top-ranked private preschools in Smithtown, NY include Smithtown Christian School, St. Patrick Elementary School, and Developmental Disabilities Institute.
The average acceptance rate is 68%, which is lower than the New York private preschool average acceptance rate of 75%.
33% of private preschools in Smithtown, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Smithtown Private Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Smithtown Christian School
Smithtown Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(8)
1 Higbie Dr
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 265-3334
Gr: PK-12 | 353 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Ivy League School
Ivy League School Photo
(4)
211 Brooksite Drive
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 265-4177
Gr: PK-8 | 324 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
B.e.s.t. Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
525 Veterans Memorial Highway
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 864-4064
Gr: NS-PK | 159 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Developmental Disabilities Institute
Special Education School
99 Hollywood Dr
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 366-2916
Gr: PK | 1,379 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Patrick Elementary School
(Catholic)
(1)
284 E Main St
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 724-0285
Gr: PK-8 | 463 students
Smithtown KinderCare
Smithtown KinderCare Photo - Front of Building
Daycare / Preschool
113 Terry Rd.
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 979-5018
Gr: NS-PK | 45 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Smithtown, New York

Smithtown, New York Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
100 Landing Ave.
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 863-3040
Gr: PK-K | 163 students

Overview

This Town (Smithtown)
This State (NY)
# Schools
6 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,723 Students
273,572 Students
% Average Students of Color
22%
38%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
180 Teachers
24,741 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
81%
74%
Average Class Size
15 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
13 courses
10 courses
Average SAT score
1123
(Out of 1600)
1287
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
30

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$26,793
$19,005
Average % on Financial Aid
12%
31%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,200
$7,613
Average Acceptance Rate
68%
75%
Average Endowment Size
$26.15 million
$55.59 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.56
0.61
# American Indian Students
n/a
560 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
60 Students
9,788 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
126 Students
17,973 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
7%
# Black Students
66 Students
18,652 Students
% Black Students
2%
7%
# White Students
961 Students
153,797 Students
% White Students
34%
57%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
315 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
1,655 Students
69,663 Students
% of Others Students
58%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Smithtown, NY?
The top-ranked private preschools in Smithtown, NY include Smithtown Christian School, St. Patrick Elementary School, and Developmental Disabilities Institute.
How many private preschools are located in Smithtown?
6 private preschools are located in Smithtown.
How diverse are private preschools in Smithtown?
Smithtown private preschools are approximately 22% minority students, which is lower than the New York private school average of 38%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Smithtown?
33% of private preschools in Smithtown are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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