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Best Ulster County Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 private elementary schools serving 949 students in Ulster County, NY.
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Ulster County, NY include Children's Home Of Kingston and Kingston Catholic School.
38% of private elementary schools in Ulster County, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Ulster County Private Elementary 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
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
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
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
[+] 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
8 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
949 Students
347,002 Students
% Average Students of Color
21%
39%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
104 Teachers
34,753 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
72%
76%
Average Class Size
17 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
8 courses
11 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$18,847
$22,363
Average % on Financial Aid
17%
32%
Average Endowment Size
$26 million
$48.86 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.58
0.58
# American Indian Students
n/a
810 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
7 Students
14,476 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
49 Students
23,963 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
7%
# Black Students
100 Students
26,102 Students
% Black Students
11%
7%
# White Students
563 Students
214,256 Students
% White Students
59%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,576 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
230 Students
65,229 Students
% of Others Students
24%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in Ulster County, NY?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Ulster County, NY include Children's Home Of Kingston and Kingston Catholic School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Ulster County?
8 private elementary schools are located in Ulster County.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Ulster County?
Ulster County private elementary schools are approximately 21% minority students, which is lower than the New York private school average of 39%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Ulster County?
38% of private elementary schools in Ulster County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private elementary schools in Ulster County are often viewed compared to one another?

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