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Largest New York Private Preschools

Name: New York Average Students Per School Trends (Pre-K)
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The average private preschool in New York has 263 students (2026-27).

The largest private preschool in New York is Uta Of Kiryas Joel, with 9,361 students.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# NY Schools Ranked: 1,042
Top 20 Range (Students): 1,195–9,361
NY School Avg.: 263
National School Avg.: 187

Quick Facts (26-27)

# NY Schools Ranked: 1,042
Top 20 Range (Students): 1,195–9,361
NY School Avg.: 263
National School Avg.: 187

New York Average Students Per School (Trends)

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Total Growth: +8.6% (+21 since 2016)

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Year	National avg	New York (NY) avg	YoY Change (#)	YoY Change (%)
2025	191	266	▲ +1	▲ +0.4%
2024	187	265	▲ +7	▲ +2.7%
2023	185	258	▲ +2	▲ +0.8%
2022	188	256	▲ +5	▲ +2.0%
2021	184	251	▼ -7	▼ -2.7%
2020	179	258	▼ -3	▼ -1.1%
2019	182	261	▼ -1	▼ -0.4%
2018	181	262	▲ +16	▲ +6.5%
2017	183	246	▲ +1	▲ +0.4%
2016	181	245	▲ +6	▲ +2.5%
2015	173	239	—	—

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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Private School Universe Survey (PSS), direct school submissions, and proprietary website research and analysis by Private School Review.

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Show school map — New York (students range: 1,195–9,361, avg 263)

School Size Range: 937 9,361 Avg. School Size: 1,866

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the New York average private preschools student size?

The New York average private preschools student size is 263 for 2026-27.

What are the private preschools with the largest student size in New York?

The top ranked private preschools in New York include Uta Of Kiryas Joel, Bais Rochel School and Sheri Torah V'yoel Moshe.

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