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.

Top 5 Best New York Alternative Private Preschools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 24 alternative private preschools serving 7,386 students in New York.
The top ranked alternative private preschools in New York include Dwight School, 82nd Street Academics, and Beth Rochel School-girls.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the New York private preschool average acceptance rate of 85%.
38% of alternative private preschools in New York are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Baptist).

Top Ranked New York Alternative Private Preschools (2024-25)

School
Location
Grades
Students
82nd Street Academics
82nd Street Academics Photo - 82nd Street Academics Full Day Preschool
Alternative School
81-10 35th Avenue
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
(718) 457-0429
Grades: PK-10
| 575 students
Beth Rochel School-girls
All-girls | Alternative School (Jewish)
145 Saddle River Rd
Monsey, NY 10952
(845) 352-5000
Grades: PK-12
| 916 students
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
291 Central Park West
New York, NY 10024
(212) 724-6360
Grades: PK-12
| 955 students
St. Ann's School
Alternative School
(2)
129 Pierrepont St
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 522-1660
Grades: PK-12
| 1,101 students
St. Francis De Sales Early Childhood Learning Center
Alternative School (Catholic)
220 Henry Street
Herkimer, NY 13350
(315) 866-4831
Grades: PK-1
| 75 students
Temple Israel
Alternative School (Jewish)
112 E 75th St
New York, NY 10021
(212) 249-5000
Grades: PK-12
| 379 students
Yeshivat Darche Eres Boys High School
Alternative School (Jewish)
49 Avenue T
Brooklyn, NY 11223
(718) 232-0100
Grades: PK-12
| 1,561 students
Bet Yaakov Ohr Sarrah
All-girls | Alternative School (Jewish)
1123 Avenue N
Brooklyn, NY 11230
(718) 627-8758
Grades: PK-12
| 295 students
Bible Speaks Academy (The)
Alternative School (Christian)
5205 Foster Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 629-4559
Grades: NS-12
| n/a students
Bright Beginnings Pre School Learning Center
Alternative School
1974 Commerce St
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
(914) 962-2929
Grades: PK-K
| 35 students
Brooklyn Free School
Alternative School
1360 Fulton Street
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(929) 234-6565
Grades: PK-12
| 80 students
Brookwood School (the)
Alternative School
687 County Highway 59
Cooperstown, NY 13326
(607) 547-4060
Grades: PK-K
| 91 students
Chabad Academy Of Science & The Humanities
Alternative School (Jewish)
80 Shore Road
Port Washington, NY 11050
(516) 767-8672
Grades: PK-7
| 125 students
Greentrees Country Day School
Alternative School
247 Jackson Ave
Syosset, NY 11791
(516) 621-4949
Grades: PK-K
| 108 students
High Meadow School
High Meadow School Photo
Alternative School
(6)
3643 Main Street Stone Ridge
Stone Ridge, NY 12484
(845) 687-4855
Grades: PK-8
| 184 students
Jowonio School
Alternative School
3049 E Genesee St
Syracuse, NY 13224
(315) 455-4010
Grades: K
| 186 students
Little Harvard
Alternative School
83 East Main Street
Washingtonville, NY 10992
(845) 497-3212
Grades: PK-K
| 75 students
Mohawk Valley Christian Academy
Alternative School (Baptist)
156 W Monroe St
Little Falls, NY 13365
(315) 823-3696
Grades: PK-12
| 38 students
Our Savior New American School
Alternative School (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(19)
140 Mark Tree Rd
Centereach, NY 11720
(631) 588-2757
Grades: PK-12
| 188 students
Peconic Community School
Peconic Community School Photo - PCS`s Early Childhood program is play-based, and students are outside exploring and engaging in outdoor classrooms as often as possible!
Alternative School
(7)
27685 Main Road
Cutchogue, NY 11935
(631) 734-8290
Grades: PK-8
| 101 students
Pono
Pono Photo
Alternative School
(1)
2002 5th Ave
New York, NY 10035
(646) 490-8517
Grades: NS-8
| 21 students
The Randolph School
Alternative School
(1)
2467 Route 9d
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
(845) 297-5600
Grades: PK-5
| 71 students
Wimpfheimer Nursery School
Alternative School
30 Kenyon Dr
Poughkeepsie, NY 12604
(845) 437-5630
Grades: PK-K
| 45 students
Woodstock Day School
Alternative School
1430 Glasco Tpke
Saugerties, NY 12477
(845) 246-3744
Grades: PK-12
| 181 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked alternative private preschools in New York?
The top ranked alternative private preschools in New York include Dwight School, 82nd Street Academics, and Beth Rochel School-girls.
How many alternative private preschools are located in New York?
24 alternative private preschools are located in New York.
How diverse are alternative private preschools in New York?
New York alternative private preschools are approximately 30% minority students, which is lower than the New York private school average of 39%.
What percentage of alternative private preschools are religiously affiliated in New York?
38% of alternative private preschools in New York are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Baptist).

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