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Best Ulster County Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 private high schools serving 502 students in Ulster County, NY.
The top-ranked private high school in Ulster County, NY is Children's Home Of Kingston.
40% of private high schools in Ulster County, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Top-Ranked Ulster County Private High 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
Abundant Life Academy
(Christian)
389 Broadway
Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 338-9883
Gr: 1-9 | 8 students
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(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
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
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
5 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
502 Students
231,390 Students
% Average Students of Color
40%
36%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
70 Teachers
24,755 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
9:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
60%
76%
Average Class Size
13 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$17,370
$26,908
Average % on Financial Aid
33%
35%
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$41.96 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.63
0.49
# American Indian Students
n/a
429 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
11,847 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
26 Students
15,693 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
7%
# Black Students
79 Students
16,781 Students
% Black Students
25%
7%
# White Students
168 Students
161,908 Students
% White Students
54%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
275 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
36 Students
24,159 Students
% of Others Students
12%
11%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
18 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
10 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Ulster County, NY?
The top-ranked private high schools in Ulster County, NY is Children's Home Of Kingston.
How many private high schools are located in Ulster County?
5 private high schools are located in Ulster County.
How diverse are private high schools in Ulster County?
Ulster County private high schools are approximately 40% minority students, which is higher than the New York private school average of 36%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Ulster County?
40% of private high schools in Ulster County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Which private high schools in Ulster County are often viewed compared to one another?

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