Best Ulster County Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 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 are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
24% of private schools in Ulster County, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 16
  • # Students Served: 1,529
  • Average Tuition: $17,148
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 17%
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 24%
  • View Ulster County, NY School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 16
  • # Students Served: 1,529
  • Average Tuition: $17,148
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 17%
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 24%
  • View Ulster County, NY School Trends

Top Ranked Ulster County Private Schools (2026-27)

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

Ulster County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Good Shepherd Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 68 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Christian
83 E Chester Street
Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 339-4488
John A Coleman Catholic High School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 180 students
Catholic
430 Hurley Ave
Hurley, NY 12443
(845) 338-2750
(3)
Map of St. Augustine
Gr: K-9 | 147 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Catholic
35 Phillips Ave
Highland, NY 12528
(845) 691-2338
Map of St. Mary Of The Snow School
Gr: K-9 | 130 students
Catholic
25 Cedar St
Saugerties, NY 12477
(845) 246-6381
(2)
Map of Wawarsing Christian Academy
Gr: PK-3 | 34 students
Baptist
7227 Route 209
Wawarsing, NY 12489
(845) 647-6516
(1)

Overview

Category
This State (NY)
US
# Schools
17 Schools
# Students
1,529 Students
424,623 Students
% Average Students of Color
24%
39%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
171 Teachers
41,519 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
$22,451
Average % on Financial Aid
17%
33%
Average Endowment Size
$26 million
$48.86 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
81,443 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 Kingston Catholic School and Children's Home Of Kingston.
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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