The Sara Marie School in Clifton Park, NY serves 74 students from pre鈥搆indergarten through first grade in a nonsectarian, suburban setting.
This co鈥揺d private school has a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 12:1 with a teaching staff of 6 educators.
The school's student body includes 17% students of color, reflecting some diversity within the enrollment.
Programs focus on early childhood and elementary education with a special program emphasis suitable for families seeking a small suburban private school.
Tuition information aligns with Saratoga elementary private school averages, offering local families a private option in Clifton Park.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 74 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Student Body
Total Students
74 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
17%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for The Sara Marie School?
The application deadline for The Sara Marie School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to The Sara Marie School is Augustine Classical Academy (6.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Clifton KinderCare (0.9 miles away)
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Clifton KinderCare ![Clifton KinderCare Photo - Clifton KinderCare Building]( "Clifton KinderCare Photo - Clifton KinderCare Building")
Daycare / Preschool
518 Vischer Ferry Rd.
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 348-0233
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 348-0233
0.9 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Mother Teresa Academy
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
1 Executive Park Dr
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 280-4227
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 280-4227
3.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 175 students Tuition listed
Niskayuna KinderCare ![Niskayuna KinderCare Photo - Learning Adventures Classroom]( "Niskayuna KinderCare Photo - Learning Adventures Classroom")
Daycare / Preschool
1440 Balltown Rd.
Schenectady, NY 12309
(518) 344-5340
Schenectady, NY 12309
(518) 344-5340
5.7 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Our World Montessori ![Our World Montessori Photo - Focusing on washing hands - 15 months old]( "Our World Montessori Photo - Focusing on washing hands - 15 months old")
Montessori School
1335 Balltown Rd
Schenectady, NY 12309
(518) 347-2060
Schenectady, NY 12309
(518) 347-2060
6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 86 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Augustine Classical Academy
(Christian)
7 N Main St
Mechanicville, NY 12118
(518) 541-2089
Mechanicville, NY 12118
(518) 541-2089
6.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 111 students Tuition listed
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