The Packer Collegiate Institute is an independent college preparatory school for students from pre-kindergarten through grade 12.
Quick Facts (2025)
- Top Ranked NY School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 110 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Packer Collegiate Institute Early Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1845
Colors
White, Maroon
Student Body
Total Students
110 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
70%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Mascot: Pelican
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Packer Collegiate Institute Early Learning Center's ranking?
Packer Collegiate Institute Early Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Packer Collegiate Institute Early Learning Center?
The application deadline for Packer Collegiate Institute Early Learning Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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