Circle Academy Photo - One of our smaller classrooms.

Best Whitestone Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private preschools serving 755 students in Whitestone, NY.
The top-ranked private preschools in Whitestone, NY include St. Lukes School and Circle Academy.
50% of private preschools in Whitestone, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Top-Ranked Whitestone Private Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Circle Academy
Circle Academy Photo - One of our smaller classrooms.
Montessori School
(6)
16-50 UTOPIA PARKWAY
Whitestone, NY 11357
(718) 229-5050
Gr: PK-6 | 372 students Extracurrculars: 1
St. Lukes School
(Catholic)
1601 150th Pl
Whitestone, NY 11357
(718) 746-3833
Gr: PK-8 | 383 students Tuition listed
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Whitestone, New York Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1203 150th St
Whitestone, NY 11357
(718) 747-3803
Gr: PK-5 | 116 students
1445 143rd St
Whitestone, NY 11357
(718) 746-1479
Gr: PK-8 | 183 students

Overview

This Town (Whitestone)
This State (NY)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
755 Students
273,625 Students
% Average Students of Color
49%
38%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
51 Teachers
24,700 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
Average Number of AP Courses
2 courses
9 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,900
$19,047

Students by Ethnicity:

0.62
0.61
# American Indian Students
8 Students
560 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
27 Students
9,792 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
47 Students
17,974 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
7%
# Black Students
9 Students
18,655 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
317 Students
154,446 Students
% White Students
42%
57%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
315 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
343 Students
69,676 Students
% of Others Students
45%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
1 extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Whitestone, NY?
The top-ranked private preschools in Whitestone, NY include St. Lukes School and Circle Academy.
How many private preschools are located in Whitestone?
2 private preschools are located in Whitestone.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Whitestone?
50% of private preschools in Whitestone are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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