High Meadow School Photo

Best Ulster County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 16 private schools serving 1,529 students in Ulster County, NY (there are 43 public schools, serving 20,583 public students). 7% of all K-12 students in Ulster County, NY are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
The top-ranked private schools in Ulster County, NY include Children's Home Of Kingston and Kingston Catholic School.
24% of private schools in Ulster County, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Ulster County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Children's Home Of Kingston
All-boys | Special Education School
(1)
26 Grove St
Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 331-1448
Gr: 4-12 | 48 students Tuition listed
Kingston Catholic School
(Catholic)
159 Broadway
Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 331-9318
Gr: PK-8 | 233 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
Abundant Life Academy
(Christian)
389 Broadway
Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 338-9883
Gr: 1-9 | 8 students
Acorn School
Special Program Emphasis
2911 Lucas Tpke
Accord, NY 12404
(845) 443-1541
Gr: Inquire with school | 13 students
Center For Spectrum Services
Special Education School
70 Kukuk Ln
Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 336-2616
Gr: PK | 125 students Tuition listed
Growing Circle Montessori
Montessori School
2256 Route 44-55
Gardiner, NY 12525
(845) 255-4224
Gr: PK-K | 12 students
High Meadow School
High Meadow School Photo
Alternative School
(6)
3643 Main Street Stone Ridge
Stone Ridge, NY 12484
(845) 687-4855
Gr: PK-8 | 184 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Montessori Of New Paltz
Montessori School
(5)
130 Dubois Rd
New Paltz, NY 12561
(845) 255-6668
Gr: PK-6 | 44 students Tuition listed
Montessori School Of Kingston
Montessori School
100 Lucas Ave
Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 331-3311
Gr: PK-K | 40 students
Mount Academy
Mount Academy Photo
(Christian)
1001 Broadway
Esopus, NY 12429
(845) 384-8080
Gr: 9-12 | 190 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Mountain Laurel Waldorf School
Waldorf School
16 South Chestnut Street
New Paltz, NY 12561
(845) 255-0033
Gr: NS-8 | 142 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
School Of The New Moon
Special Program Emphasis
46 Erickas Walk
Mount Tremper, NY 12457
(845) 679-7112
Gr: PK-K | 17 students
Woodcrest School
(Christian)
Box 902 Rt 213
Rifton, NY 12471
(845) 658-7700
Gr: NS-8 | 109 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Woodstock Day School
Alternative School
1430 Glasco Tpke
Saugerties, NY 12477
(845) 246-3744
Gr: PK-12 | 181 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Wraparound Services Of The Hudson Valley Inc
Special Education School
250 Tuytenbridge Rd
Lake Katrine, NY 12449
(845) 336-7235
Gr: PK | 76 students
Zena Democratic School
Special Program Emphasis
(6)
84 Zena Rd
Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 679-1002
Gr: K-11 | 75 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Ulster County, New York

Ulster County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
83 E Chester Street
Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 339-4488
Gr: PK-8 | 68 students Avg. class size: 6 students Tuition listed
430 Hurley Ave
Hurley, NY 12443
(845) 338-2750
Gr: 9-12 | 180 students Tuition listed
35 Phillips Ave
Highland, NY 12528
(845) 691-2338
Gr: K-9 | 147 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
25 Cedar St
Saugerties, NY 12477
(845) 246-6381
Gr: K-9 | 130 students
7227 Route 209
Wawarsing, NY 12489
(845) 647-6516
Gr: PK-3 | 34 students

Overview

This County (Ulster County)
This State (NY)
# Schools
17 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,529 Students
424,518 Students
% Average Students of Color
24%
39%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
171 Teachers
41,471 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
72%
76%
Average Class Size
16 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
8 courses
11 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$17,148
$22,417
Average % on Financial Aid
17%
33%
Average Endowment Size
$26 million
$48.84 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.59
0.59
# American Indian Students
1 Student
949 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
16 Students
18,397 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
72 Students
33,759 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
8%
# Black Students
120 Students
33,696 Students
% Black Students
9%
8%
# White Students
765 Students
252,994 Students
% White Students
57%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
538 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
365 Students
81,665 Students
% of Others Students
27%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Ulster County, NY?
The top-ranked private schools in Ulster County, NY include Children's Home Of Kingston and Kingston Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Ulster County?
16 private schools are located in Ulster County.
How diverse are private schools in Ulster County?
Ulster County private schools are approximately 24% minority students, which is lower than the New York private school average of 39%.
What percentage of students in Ulster County go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Ulster County are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Ulster County?
24% of private schools in Ulster County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private schools in Ulster County are often viewed compared to one another?

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