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Best Ulster County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 16 private schools serving 1,529 students in Ulster County, NY (there are , serving 20,583 public students). 7% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
24% of private schools in Ulster County, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools: 16
  • # Students Served: 1,529
  • Average Tuition: $17,148
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 17%
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 24%
  • View Ulster County, NY School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools: 16
  • # Students Served: 1,529
  • Average Tuition: $17,148
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 17%
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 24%
  • View Ulster County, NY School Trends

Top Ranked Ulster County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

Map of Children's Home Of Kingston
Children's Home Of Kingston
Gr: 4-12 | 48 students
All-boys | Special Education School
26 Grove St
Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 331-1448
(1)
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Map of Kingston Catholic School
Kingston Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 233 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 11
Catholic
159 Broadway
Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 331-9318
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Map of Abundant Life Academy
Abundant Life Academy
Gr: 1-9 | 8 students
Christian
389 Broadway
Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 338-9883
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Map of Acorn School
Acorn School
Gr: Inquire with school | 13 students
Specialized Curriculum
2911 Lucas Tpke
Accord, NY 12404
(845) 443-1541
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Map of Center For Spectrum Services
Center For Spectrum Services
Gr: PK | 125 students
Special Education School
70 Kukuk Ln
Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 336-2616
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Map of Growing Circle Montessori
Growing Circle Montessori
Gr: PK-K | 12 students
Montessori School
2256 Route 44-55
Gardiner, NY 12525
(845) 255-4224
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High Meadow School Photo
High Meadow School
Gr: PK-8 | 184 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 4
Alternative School
3643 Main Street Stone Ridge
Stone Ridge, NY 12484
(845) 687-4855
(6)
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Map of Montessori Of New Paltz
Montessori Of New Paltz
Gr: PK-6 | 44 students
Montessori School
130 Dubois Rd
New Paltz, NY 12561
(845) 255-6668
(5)
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Map of Montessori School Of Kingston
Montessori School Of Kingston
Gr: PK-K | 40 students
Montessori School
100 Lucas Ave
Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 331-3311
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Mount Academy Photo
Mount Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 190 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
1001 Broadway
Esopus, NY 12429
(845) 384-8080
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Map of Mountain Laurel Waldorf School
Mountain Laurel Waldorf School
Gr: NS-8 | 142 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Waldorf School
16 South Chestnut Street
New Paltz, NY 12561
(845) 255-0033
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Map of School Of The New Moon
School Of The New Moon
Gr: PK-K | 17 students
Specialized Curriculum
46 Erickas Walk
Mount Tremper, NY 12457
(845) 679-7112
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Map of Woodcrest School
Woodcrest School
Gr: NS-8 | 109 students
Christian
Box 902 Rt 213
Rifton, NY 12471
(845) 658-7700
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Map of Woodstock Day School
Woodstock Day School
Gr: PK-12 | 181 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 3
Alternative School
1430 Glasco Tpke
Saugerties, NY 12477
(845) 246-3744
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Map of Wraparound Services Of The Hudson Valley Inc
Wraparound Services Of The Hudson Valley Inc
Gr: PK | 76 students
Special Education School
250 Tuytenbridge Rd
Lake Katrine, NY 12449
(845) 336-7235
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Map of Zena Democratic School
Zena Democratic School
Gr: K-11 | 75 students
Specialized Curriculum
84 Zena Rd
Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 679-1002
(6)
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Ulster County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)

Map of Good Shepherd Christian School
Good Shepherd Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 68 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Christian
83 E Chester Street
Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 339-4488
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John A Coleman Catholic High School Photo
John A Coleman Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 180 students
Catholic
430 Hurley Ave
Hurley, NY 12443
(845) 338-2750
(3)
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Map of St. Augustine
St. Augustine
Gr: K-9 | 147 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Catholic
35 Phillips Ave
Highland, NY 12528
(845) 691-2338
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Map of St. Mary Of The Snow School
St. Mary Of The Snow School
Gr: K-9 | 130 students
Catholic
25 Cedar St
Saugerties, NY 12477
(845) 246-6381
(2)
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Map of Wawarsing Christian Academy
Wawarsing Christian Academy
Gr: PK-3 | 34 students
Baptist
7227 Route 209
Wawarsing, NY 12489
(845) 647-6516
(1)
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Overview

Category
This State (NY)
US
# Schools
17 Schools

Trends in Total Number of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools

YearUlster County Total Schools
202517
202418
202318
202216
202117
202017
201916
201816
201714
201615
201518
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# Students
1,529 Students
424,624 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearUlster County AverageNew York (NY) AverageNational Average
202590246179
202487238172
202389238174
2022105250185
2021102245180
2020100242171
2019107247175
2018107245172
2017114242180
2016122241178
2015117230167
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% Average Students of Color
24%
39%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearUlster County AverageNew York (NY) AverageNational Average
202524%40%34%
202423%40%34%
202322%40%33%
202220%40%33%
202118%41%32%
202018%41%32%
201918%40%31%
201817%39%31%
201718%40%32%
201620%40%32%
201518%41%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
171 Teachers
41,520 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearUlster County AverageNew York (NY) AverageNational Average
20259:110:111:1
20249:110:111:1
20238:111:111:1
20229:111:111:1
20219:111:111:1
20209:111:112:1
201910:111:112:1
201810:111:112:1
20179:111:112:1
201610:111:112:1
201510:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
72%
76%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearUlster County AverageNew York (NY) AverageNational Average
202572%76%55%
202472%75%54%
202372%75%54%
202272%76%54%
202172%74%54%
202068%74%54%
201968%73%53%
201868%73%53%
201768%72%53%
201668%73%52%
201568%72%52%
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Average Class Size
16 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearUlster County AverageNew York (NY) AverageNational Average
2025161515
2024171515
2023141515
2022141515
2021141515
2020151515
2019151615
2018151615
2017151615
2016151615
2015141615
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Average Number of AP Courses
8 courses
11 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearUlster County AverageNew York (NY) AverageNational Average
202581113
202431012
202331011
202231011
202131011
202031011
201931011
20182911
20172910
20162910
20152910
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$17,148
$22,460

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearUlster County AverageNew York (NY) AverageNational Average
2025$17,148$22,300$15,012
2024$14,283$21,636$13,254
2023$9,092$21,117$12,626
2022$9,092$19,707$12,187
2021$7,975$19,162$11,800
2020$7,975$18,832$11,512
2019$7,975$18,073$11,293
2018$8,463$17,784$11,017
2017$8,463$16,583$10,708
2016$7,213$14,881$10,356
2015$7,213$14,120$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
17%
33%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearUlster County AverageNew York (NY) AverageNational Average
202517%34%34%
202417%33%34%
202317%34%34%
202217%34%33%
202117%33%33%
202021%33%32%
201921%32%31%
201821%32%30%
201721%31%30%
201621%31%29%
201521%30%28%
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Average Endowment Size
$26 million
$40.7 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.59
0.59

Diversity Score Trends

YearUlster County AverageNew York (NY) AverageNational Average
20250.590.600.65
20240.600.600.65
20230.580.620.65
20220.570.620.64
20210.540.620.64
20200.540.620.64
20190.520.610.63
20180.520.610.63
20170.500.610.61
20160.530.620.61
20150.520.620.61
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# American Indian Students
1 Student
949 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
16 Students
18,397 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearUlster County AverageNew York (NY) AverageNational Average
20252%4%5%
20241%4%5%
20231%4%5%
20221%5%4%
20212%5%4%
20202%4%4%
20192%5%4%
20182%5%4%
20172%4%4%
20162%4%4%
20154%4%4%
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# Hispanic Students
72 Students
33,759 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
8%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearUlster County AverageNew York (NY) AverageNational Average
20255%8%9%
20245%8%9%
20235%9%9%
20224%9%8%
20214%9%9%
20204%9%9%
20193%10%8%
20183%10%8%
20174%9%8%
20164%9%8%
20153%9%8%
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# Black Students
120 Students
33,696 Students
% Black Students
9%
8%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearUlster County AverageNew York (NY) AverageNational Average
20259%8%7%
20249%8%7%
20236%9%8%
20226%9%7%
20215%9%7%
20205%9%8%
20196%9%7%
20186%9%7%
20176%11%7%
20166%11%7%
20155%11%8%
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# White Students
765 Students
252,994 Students
% White Students
57%
60%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearUlster County AverageNew York (NY) AverageNational Average
202557%59%52%
202456%59%52%
202358%57%52%
202258%57%54%
202162%57%54%
202063%58%54%
201964%58%56%
201864%58%56%
201768%58%58%
201665%58%58%
201565%58%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
538 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
365 Students
81,407 Students
% of Others Students
27%
19%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearUlster County AverageNew York (NY) AverageNational Average
202527%20%26%
202429%20%26%
202330%20%25%
202231%18%25%
202127%19%25%
202026%19%24%
201925%18%24%
201825%18%23%
201720%18%22%
201623%18%22%
201523%18%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Ulster County, NY?
The top ranked private schools in Ulster County, NY include Children's Home Of Kingston and Kingston Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Ulster County?
16 private schools are located in Ulster County.
How diverse are private schools in Ulster County?
Ulster County private schools are approximately 24% minority students, which is lower than the New York private school average of 39%.
What percentage of students in Ulster County go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Ulster County are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Ulster County?
24% of private schools in Ulster County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private schools in Ulster County are often viewed compared to one another?

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