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Oldest Private Preschools in New York

The average private preschool in New York was founded around 1964 (2024-25).
The oldest private preschool in New York is Alexander Robertson School, founded in 1789.
Year Founded Range: 1789 1907 Avg. Year Founded: 1870

Oldest Private Preschools in New York (2024-25)

School
Founding Date
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Albany Academies
Founding Date: 1813
Grades: PK-12
135-140 Academy Road
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 429-2300
Rank: #33.
St. Marys Elementary School
(Catholic)
(1)
Founding Date: 1836
Grades: PK-8
2 Saint Marys Hl
Lancaster, NY 14086
(716) 683-2112
Rank: #44.
Founding Date: 1845
Grades: PK-12
170 Joralemon St
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 250-0221
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
St. Mary School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1849
Grades: PK-6
16 Gibson Street
Canandaigua, NY 14424
(585) 394-4300
Rank: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
Founding Date: 1854
Grades: PK-12
9216 Seventh Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11228
(917) 693-5569
Rank: #1010.
Visitation Academy
All-girls (Catholic)
Founding Date: 1855
Grades: PK-8
8902 Ridge Blvd
Brooklyn, NY 11209
(718) 680-9452
Rank: #1111.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
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: #14 - 1614. - 16.
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: #14 - 1614. - 16.
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: #14 - 1614. - 16.
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: #1717.
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: #1818.
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: #1919.
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: #2020.
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: #2121.
Founding Date: 1878
Grades: PK-12
3901 Fieldston Road
Bronx, NY 10471
(718) 329-7300
Rank: #2222.
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: #2323.
Bishop Dunn Memorial
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1883
Grades: PK-8
50 Gidney Ave
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 569-3494
Rank: #2424.
Staten Island Academy
Founding Date: 1884
Grades: PK-12
715 Todt Hill Rd
Staten Island, NY 10304
(718) 303-7836
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
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
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Villa Maria Academy
Villa Maria Academy Photo - The Villa Maria Academy supports children and families with a liberating education in a nurturing, Catholic community.
(Catholic)
(2)
Founding Date: 1886
Grades: PK-8
3335 Country Club Rd
Bronx, NY 10465
(718) 824-3260
Rank: #2727.
The Epiphany School
The Epiphany School Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
Founding Date: 1888
Grades: PK-8
234 East 22nd Street
New York, NY 10010
(212) 473-4128
Rank: #2828.
Allendale Columbia School
Allendale Columbia School Photo - Allendale Columbia School has been a leading independent school in Rochester since 1890.
(6)
Founding Date: 1890
Grades: NS-12
519 Allens Creek Road
Rochester, NY 14618
(585) 381-4560
Rank: #2929.
Our Lady Queen Of Angels School
Our Lady Queen Of Angels School Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
Founding Date: 1892
Grades: PK-8
229 East 112th St
New York, NY 10029
(212) 722-9277
Rank: #3030.
Brown School
Brown School Photo - Welcome to Brown School, a co-ed, Independent school for grades N-8th. Founded in 1893, Brown's 200+ Students receive a strong and diverse education in mathematics, sciences, languages, literature, history, foreign language, liberal arts, fine arts, music, social-emotional learning, and more in a small class setting.
(22)
Founding Date: 1893
Grades: PK-12
150 Corlaer Avenue
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 370-0366
Rank: #3131.
Grace Church School
Grace Church School Photo
(Episcopal)
(5)
Founding Date: 1894
Grades: PK-12
86 4th Ave
New York, NY 10003
(212) 475-5609
Rank: #3232.
Tuxedo Park School
Tuxedo Park School Photo - At Tuxedo Park School, every teacher knows every child. Our small size allows us to administer differentiated instruction at all levels and to challenge the most advanced students while supporting those who need additional or varied instruction.
(9)
Founding Date: 1900
Grades: NS-9
Mountain Farm Rd
Tuxedo Park, NY 10987
(845) 351-4737
Rank: #3333.
School of the Blessed Sacrament
School of the Blessed Sacrament Photo - Two historic campuses, one amazing school! The School of the Blessed Sacrament celebrates learning and inspires student creativity and ingenuity. Our rigorous curriculum integrates STREAM (science, technology, engineering, religion, arts, music). Our students are bold problem solvers and critical thinkers while encouraging collaboration and the development of resiliency and independence. At The SBS Sacrament, learning is not a spectator sport.
(Catholic)
(12)
Founding Date: 1903
Grades: NS-8
147 West 70th Street
New York, NY 10023
(212) 724-7561
Rank: #3434.
Saint Saviour Catholic Academy
Saint Saviour Catholic Academy Photo - Saint Saviour Catholic Academy's Kindergarten class of 2018.
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1906
Grades: NS-8
701 8th Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11215
(718) 768-8000
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Corpus Christi School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1907
Grades: PK-8
535 W 121st St
New York, NY 10027
(212) 662-9344
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the New York average private preschools founding year?
The New York average private preschools founding year is 1964 for 2024-25.
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