The Kew-Forest School Photo - At The Kew-Forest School, you will find a community that nurtures lifelong learners, educators who inspire young people, and students who support each other. Established in 1918, Kew-Forest is the oldest independent co-ed, college preparatory school in Queens for students in Preschool through Grade 12. For more info, visit kewforest.org.

Oldest Private Elementary Schools in New York

The average private elementary school in New York was founded around 1960 (2024-25).
The oldest private elementary school in New York is Collegiate School, founded in 1628.
Year Founded Range: 1628 1886 Avg. Year Founded: 1852

Oldest Private Elementary Schools in New York (2024-25)

School
Founding Date
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Collegiate School
All-boys
Founding Date: 1628
Grades: K-12
301 Freedom Place South
New York, NY 10069
(212) 812-8552
Rank: #22.
Alexander Robertson School
Alexander Robertson School Photo
(4)
Founding Date: 1789
Grades: PK-5
3 West 95th Street
New York, NY 10025
(212) 663-6441
Rank: #33.
Oakwood Friends School
Oakwood Friends School Photo - Autumn colors on campus
(Friends)
Founding Date: 1796
Grades: 6-12
22 Spackenkill Road
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 462-4200
Rank: #44.
Albany Academies
Founding Date: 1813
Grades: PK-12
135-140 Academy Road
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 429-2300
Rank: #55.
New York Institute For Special Education
Special Education School
Founding Date: 1831
Grades: K-12
999 Pelham Pkwy N
Bronx, NY 10469
(718) 519-7000
Rank: #66.
Transfiguration School
Transfiguration School Photo
(Catholic)
(3)
Founding Date: 1832
Grades: 4-8
29 Mott Street
New York, NY 10013
(212) 962-5265
Rank: #77.
St. Marys Elementary School
(Catholic)
(1)
Founding Date: 1836
Grades: PK-8
2 Saint Marys Hl
Lancaster, NY 14086
(716) 683-2112
Rank: #88.
Founding Date: 1845
Grades: PK-12
170 Joralemon St
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 250-0221
Rank: #99.
St. John Lutheran School
St. John Lutheran School Photo - Our students work in chapel families to encourage our family atmosphere and to learn about Jesus from one another.
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(2)
Founding Date: 1846
Grades: PK-8
6950 Ward Road
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
(716) 693-9677
Rank: #1010.
St. Mary School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1849
Grades: PK-6
16 Gibson Street
Canandaigua, NY 14424
(585) 394-4300
Rank: #1111.
La Salle Institute
(Catholic)
(2)
Founding Date: 1850
Grades: 6-12
174 Williams Rd
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 283-2500
Rank: #1212.
Trinity Christian School
Trinity Christian School Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Founding Date: 1851
Grades: NS-8
146 Reserve Rd
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 674-5353
Rank: #1313.
Doane Stuart School
Doane Stuart School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(5)
Founding Date: 1852
Grades: NS-12
199 Washington Avenue
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 465-5222
Rank: #1414.
Founding Date: 1854
Grades: PK-12
9216 Seventh Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11228
(917) 693-5569
Rank: #1515.
Visitation Academy
All-girls (Catholic)
Founding Date: 1855
Grades: PK-8
8902 Ridge Blvd
Brooklyn, NY 11209
(718) 680-9452
Rank: #1616.
St. Margaret Catholic Academy
St. Margaret Catholic Academy Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
Founding Date: 1860
Grades: NS-8
6610 80th Street
Middle Village, NY 11379
(718) 326-0927
Rank: #1717.
Saratoga Central Catholic High School
Saratoga Central Catholic High School Photo
(Catholic)
(2)
Founding Date: 1862
Grades: 6-12
247 Broadway
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
(518) 587-7070
Rank: #1818.
Adelphi Academy of Brooklyn
Adelphi Academy of Brooklyn Photo - Adelphi Academy of Brooklyn's historic Bay Ridge campus is located at 8515 Ridge Boulevard, in the heart of Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. .
(7)
Founding Date: 1863
Grades: NS-12
8515 Ridge Boulevard
Brooklyn, NY 11209
(718) 238-3308
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Brooklyn Friends School
Brooklyn Friends School Photo
(Friends)
(1)
Founding Date: 1867
Grades: PK-12
375 Pearl St
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 852-1029
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
The Storm King School
The Storm King School Photo - Campus in winter
(7)
Founding Date: 1867
Grades: 8-12
314 Mountain Road
Cornwall On Hudson, NY 12520
(845) 458-7511
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Manlius Pebble Hill School
Manlius Pebble Hill School Photo - The opening day Handshake Ceremony is a tradition that dates back generations, with the entire student body along with faculty and staff to welcome each other into a new academic year. Handshakes, hugs, high fives, fist bumps, waves, and rock-paper-scissors are all forms of greetings.
(1)
Founding Date: 1869
Grades: PK-12
5300 Jamesville Rd
Syracuse, NY 13214
(315) 446-2452
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Rye Country Day School
Rye Country Day School Photo - Rye Country Day School was founded in 1869. The School is a coed, college preparatory school serving students in Pre-Kindergarten - Grade 12.
(1)
Founding Date: 1869
Grades: PK-12
3 Cedar St
Rye, NY 10580
(914) 967-1417
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
St. Joseph's School For The Deaf
Special Education School
Founding Date: 1869
Grades: NS-8
1000 Hutchinson River Parkway
Bronx, NY 10465
(718) 828-9000
Rank: #2424.
Nazareth Elementary School
Nazareth Elementary School Photo - Faith, Love & Learning Thrive at Nazareth Elementary! This photo of our entire student body and dedicated staff was taken during our celebration of Catholic Schools Week 2023.
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1871
Grades: PK-6
311 Flower City Park
Rochester, NY 14615
(585) 458-3786
Rank: #2525.
Dwight School
Dwight School Photo - Located steps away from Central Park on Manhattan's Upper West Side, Dwight has been igniting the spark of genius in every child since 1872.
Alternative School
Founding Date: 1872
Grades: PK-12
291 Central Park West
New York, NY 10024
(212) 724-6360
Rank: #2626.
Friends Academy
Friends Academy Photo
(Friends)
(11)
Founding Date: 1876
Grades: NS-12
270 Duck Pond Road
Locust Valley, NY 11560
(516) 676-0393
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
The Masters School
The Masters School Photo - The Masters School, located on a sprawling, 96-acre campus near the Hudson river, was founded in 1877.
(2)
Founding Date: 1877
Grades: 5-12
49 Clinton Avenue
Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
(914) 479-6400
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
St. Joseph School
St. Joseph School Photo - All students in grades 5-8 learn to play an instrument in the award-winning St. Joseph School Band.
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1877
Grades: PK-8
1946 Bathgate Ave
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 583-9432
Rank: #2929.
Founding Date: 1878
Grades: PK-12
3901 Fieldston Road
Bronx, NY 10471
(718) 329-7300
Rank: #3030.
Immaculate Heart Elementary School Grades
Immaculate Heart Elementary School Grades Photo - IHC Primary School students reunite on the first day of school. The Primary School includes grades K-3, as well as the St. John Bosco Pre-School program, which offers programs for 3 and 4 year olds, as well as the area's first Junior Kindergarten for young 5-year olds and mature 4-year olds.
(Catholic)
(4)
Founding Date: 1881
Grades: PK-5
1316 Ives Street
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 788-4670
Rank: #31 - 3331. - 33.
Allen-Stevenson School
Allen-Stevenson School Photo
All-boys
Founding Date: 1883
Grades: K-8
132 E 78th St
New York, NY 10075
(212) 288-6710
Rank: #31 - 3331. - 33.
Bishop Dunn Memorial
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1883
Grades: PK-8
50 Gidney Ave
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 569-3494
Rank: #31 - 3331. - 33.
Houghton Academy
Houghton Academy Photo - Students from 40 countries attended Houghton Academy
Founding Date: 1883
Grades: 6-12
9790 Thayer St
Houghton, NY 14744
(585) 567-8115
Rank: #3434.
Staten Island Academy
Founding Date: 1884
Grades: PK-12
715 Todt Hill Rd
Staten Island, NY 10304
(718) 303-7836
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Berkeley Carroll School
Berkeley Carroll School Photo - Berkeley Carroll is one of NYC's top independent schools.
(4)
Founding Date: 1886
Grades: PK-12
181 Lincoln Place
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 534-6060
Show 100 more private schools in NY (out of 495 total schools)
Loading...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the New York average private elementary schools founding year?
The New York average private elementary schools founding year is 1960 for 2024-25.
What are the private elementary schools with oldest founding year in New York?
The top ranked private elementary schools in New York include Collegiate School, Alexander Robertson School and Oakwood Friends School.

Recent Articles

Early Childhood Education Approaches: A Guide for Parents of 1 and 2 Year Olds
Early Childhood Education Approaches: A Guide for Parents of 1 and 2 Year Olds
In this article we explore three popular approaches to early childhood education: Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and Waldorf. It provides parents of toddlers with essential information about each method, helping them make informed decisions about their child's early education.
Making the Right Choice: A Parent's Guide to Private School Selection
Making the Right Choice: A Parent's Guide to Private School Selection
We explore the reasons to consider private school education, compares boarding and day school options, and outlines essential factors in choosing the right school. It provides parents with valuable insights to make informed decisions about their child's education, drawing from real-world scenarios and expert advice.
Navigating Private School Finances: A Parent's Guide
Navigating Private School Finances: A Parent's Guide
This comprehensive guide explores the intricacies of private school tuition and financing options. Divided into three chapters, it covers understanding private school tuition, various payment methods, and seven specific options for managing educational expenses. The article aims to provide parents and guardians with valuable insights and practical strategies to make private education more accessible and affordable.