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Best Dutchess County 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 35 private schools serving 5,273 students in Dutchess County, NY (there are , serving 36,709 public students). 13% of all K-12 students in Dutchess County, NY are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
The top-ranked private schools in Dutchess County, NY include St. Denis-st Columba School, Millbrook School, and Our Lady Of Lourdes High School.
The average tuition cost is $32,948, which is higher than the New York private school average tuition cost of $22,358.
40% of private schools in Dutchess County, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Dutchess County 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Mizzentop Day School
Mizzentop Day School Photo
64 E Main St
Pawling, NY 12564
(845) 855-7338
Gr: PK-8 | 161 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition listed
Holy Trinity School
(Catholic)
20 Springside Ave
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 471-0520
Gr: PK-8 | 498 students
Millbrook School
131 Millbrook School Rd
Millbrook, NY 12545
(845) 677-8261
Gr: 9-12 | 323 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 21 | Extracurrculars: 35 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Oakwood Friends School
Oakwood Friends School Photo - Autumn colors on campus
(Friends)
22 Spackenkill Road
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 462-4200
Gr: 6-12 | 177 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 34 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Our Lady Of Lourdes High School
(Catholic)
131 Boardman Rd
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 463-0400
Gr: 9-12 | 733 students Sports: 20 Tuition listed
St. Denis-st Columba School
(Catholic)
(1)
849 Route 82
Hopewell Junction, NY 12533
(845) 227-7777
Gr: K-8 | 345 students
Trinity-Pawling School
Trinity-Pawling School Photo - There are countless opportunities for students to develop leadership skills at Trinity-Pawling. Our community is intentionally designed to unleash the full potential of each student. Classes, clubs and activities, dorms, community service, and athletics are all venues for students to assume both official and unofficial positions of leadership, build their confidence, and become effective role models.
All-boys (Episcopal)
700 Route 22
Pawling, NY 12564
(845) 855-4825
Gr: 7-12 | 264 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 51 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Abilities First
Special Education School
167 Myers Corners Road
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
(845) 452-0774
Gr: K-12 | 94 students
Anderson Center For Autism
Special Education School
4885 Route 9
Staatsburg, NY 12580
(845) 889-9210
Gr: Inquire with school | 110 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Astor Learning Center
Special Education School
6339 Mill Street
Rhinebeck, NY 12572
(845) 871-1031
Gr: K-8 | 58 students
Cardinal Hayes School For Special Children
Special Education School
3374 Franklin Ave
Millbrook, NY 12545
(845) 677-3251
Gr: Inquire with school | 54 students
Cinnamon Tree Of E Fishkill
Daycare / Preschool
2287 Route 52
Hopewell Junction, NY 12533
(845) 227-9225
Gr: PK-6 | 238 students
Devereux In Ny
Special Education School
40 Devereux Way
Red Hook, NY 12571
(845) 758-8905
Gr: Inquire with school | 97 students
Duane Lake Academy
16 Harmony Rd
Pawling, NY 12564
(845) 493-0338
Gr: 3-12 | 12 students Tuition listed
Dutchess Day School
Dutchess Day School Photo
(1)
415 Route 343
Millbrook, NY 12545
(845) 677-5014
Gr: PK-8 | 195 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Faith Christian Academy
Faith Christian Academy Photo - Faith Christian Academy
(Christian)
(1)
25 Golf Club Lane
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 462-0266
Gr: PK-12 | 147 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
50 Van Wyck Lane
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
(845) 226-4799
Gr: NS-K
Hawk Meadow Montessori School
Montessori School
488 Freedom Plains Route Suite 141
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 223-3783
Gr: PK-6 | 50 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
12 Father Cody Dr
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 471-6600
Gr: PK-1 | 283 students Tuition listed
Hudson Hills Academy-beacon Campus
Montessori School
12 Hanna Ln
Beacon, NY 12508
(845) 311-1100
Gr: PK-K | 46 students
Kinderhaus Montessori School Of Hyde Park
Montessori School
17 Crum Elbow Rd
Hyde Park, NY 12538
(845) 229-4668
Gr: PK-K | 21 students
Maplebrook School
Maplebrook School Photo - Happy graduates
Special Education School
(4)
5142 Route 22
Amenia, NY 12501
(845) 373-8191
Gr: 7-12 | 62 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 21 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Millennial Kingdom Family School
Alternative School (Catholic)
30 Mansion Dr
Hyde Park, NY 12538
(845) 240-5947
Gr: K-4 | 2 students
Mission Church Academy And Preschool
Mission Church Academy And Preschool Photo - " A place where children love to learn and learn to love."
Daycare / Preschool (Assembly of God)
4101 Route 52
Holmes, NY 12531
(845) 878-7750
Gr: PK-K | 96 students
New Covenant Learning Center
(Christian)
(2)
95 Catherine St
Beacon, NY 12508
(845) 765-1292
Gr: PK-4 | 44 students
244 Boardman Road
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 462-7600
Gr: PK-12 Avg. class size: 9 students Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Randolph School
Alternative School
(1)
2467 Route 9d
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
(845) 297-5600
Gr: PK-5 | 71 students Avg. class size: 9 students
Ridge School
Special Education School
86 Allen Road
Salt Point, NY 12578
(845) 266-4283
Gr: 9-10 | 3 students Tuition listed
St. Martin De Porres School
(Catholic)
122 Cedar Valley Rd
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 452-4428
Gr: K-8 | 298 students
St. Mary School
(Catholic)
(1)
106 Jackson St
Fishkill, NY 12524
(845) 896-9561
Gr: PK-8 | 252 students Tuition listed
Tabernacle Christian Academy
(Baptist)
(2)
155 Academy St
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 454-2792
Gr: K-12 | 112 students
Tots-N-US
Daycare / Preschool
(1)
535 Old Hopewell Rd
Hopewell Junction, NY 12533
(845) 221-3434
Gr: PK-K | 221 students Tuition listed
Tutor Time Child Care/learning Centers
Daycare / Preschool
1574 Route 9
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
(845) 296-1618
Gr: NS-PK | 84 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Upton Lake Christian School
Upton Lake Christian School Photo - Passion for Christ. Ready for Life.
(1)
37 Shepherds Way
Clinton Corners, NY 12514
(845) 266-3497
Gr: K-12 | 77 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Wimpfheimer Nursery School
Alternative School
30 Kenyon Dr
Poughkeepsie, NY 12604
(845) 437-5630
Gr: PK-K | 45 students
[+] Show Closed 草榴社区 Schools in Dutchess County, New York

Dutchess County 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
514 Shenandoah Rd
Hopewell Junction, NY 12533
(845) 226-7973
Gr: 5-9 | 5 students
The Kildonan School (Closed 2017)
Special Education School
425 Morse Hill Road
Amenia, NY 12501
(845) 373-8111
Gr: 2-12 | 64 students Tuition listed
59 Fisk Street
Red Hook, NY 12571
(845) 873-7300
Gr: K-12 | 108 students
71 Mitchell Ave
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 454-1781
Gr: PK-8 | 50 students
Primrose Hill School (Closed 2025)
Special Program Emphasis
23 Spring Brook Park Suite 2
Rhinebeck, NY 12572
(845) 876-1226
Gr: NS-8 | 85 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4337 Albany Post Rd
Hyde Park, NY 12538
(845) 229-8589
Gr: PK-8 | 180 students
Po Box 587
Millbrook, NY 12545
(845) 677-3670
Gr: PK-8 | 169 students

Overview

This County (Dutchess County)
This State (NY)
# Schools
35 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
5,273 Students
429,617 Students
% Average Students of Color
34%
40%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
594 Teachers
41,889 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
69%
76%
Average Class Size
12 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
11 courses
Average SAT score
1201
(Out of 1600)
1248
Average ACT score
22
(Out of 36)
28

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$32,948
$22,358
Average Summer Program Cost
$10,000
$2,321
Average % on Financial Aid
39%
33%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$18,445
$9,565
Average Acceptance Rate
70%
75%
Average Endowment Size
$29 million
$44.41 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.65
0.60
# American Indian Students
45 Students
949 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
202 Students
18,402 Students
% Asian Students
4%
4%
# Hispanic Students
444 Students
33,765 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
8%
# Black Students
322 Students
33,706 Students
% Black Students
6%
8%
# White Students
2,584 Students
253,893 Students
% White Students
49%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
2,694 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
1,675 Students
84,090 Students
% of Others Students
32%
20%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
22 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
12 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Dutchess County, NY?
The top-ranked private schools in Dutchess County, NY include St. Denis-st Columba School, Millbrook School, and Our Lady Of Lourdes High School.
How many private schools are located in Dutchess County?
35 private schools are located in Dutchess County.
How much do private schools cost in Dutchess County?
The average tuition cost is $32,948, which is higher than the New York private school average tuition cost of $22,358.
How diverse are private schools in Dutchess County?
Dutchess County private schools are approximately 34% minority students, which is lower than the New York private school average of 40%.
What percentage of students in Dutchess County go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in Dutchess County are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Dutchess County?
40% of private schools in Dutchess County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Dutchess County are often viewed compared to one another?

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