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New York Private Preschools By Tuition Cost

Name: New York Average Tuition Cost Trends (Pre-K)
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The average private preschool tuition in New York is $18,114 per year (2026-27).

The private preschool with the lowest tuition is Little Lotus Academy, with a tuition of $1,100.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# NY Schools Ranked: 356
Top 20 Range (Tuition): $1,100–$3,300
NY School Avg.: $18,114
National School Avg.: $9,622

Quick Facts (26-27)

# NY Schools Ranked: 356
Top 20 Range (Tuition): $1,100–$3,300
NY School Avg.: $18,114
National School Avg.: $9,622

New York Average Tuition Cost (Trends)

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

Total Growth: +30.5% (+$4,499 since 2016)

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Year	National avg	New York (NY) avg	YoY Change ($)	YoY Change (%)
2025	$12,988	$19,234	▲ +$634	▲ +3.4%
2024	$12,643	$18,600	▲ +$415	▲ +2.3%
2023	$12,143	$18,185	▲ +$841	▲ +4.8%
2022	$11,665	$17,344	▲ +$408	▲ +2.4%
2021	$11,446	$16,936	▲ +$386	▲ +2.3%
2020	$11,205	$16,550	▲ +$375	▲ +2.3%
2019	$11,020	$16,175	▲ +$216	▲ +1.4%
2018	$10,760	$15,959	▲ +$732	▲ +4.8%
2017	$10,507	$15,227	▲ +$492	▲ +3.3%
2016	$10,136	$14,735	▲ +$695	▲ +5.0%
2015	$9,809	$14,040	—	—

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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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Tuition Cost Range: $1,100 $3,850 Avg. Tuition Cost: $3,026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the New York average private preschools tuition?

The New York average private preschools tuition is $21,768 for 2026-27.

What are the private preschools with the lowest tuition cost in New York?

The top ranked private preschools in New York include Little Lotus Academy, Seed Day Care Center (The) and Abc Preschool & Kindergarten Center.

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