草榴社区

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.

Best Jefferson County 草榴社区 Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private preschools serving 817 students in Jefferson County, NY.
The top-ranked private preschools in Jefferson County, NY include Immaculate Heart Elementary School Grades and Augustinian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the New York private preschool average acceptance rate of 76%.
100% of private preschools in Jefferson County, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Jefferson County 草榴社区 Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Augustinian Academy
(Catholic)
317 West St
Carthage, NY 13619
(315) 493-1301
Gr: PK-8 | 161 students Tuition listed
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)
1316 Ives Street
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 788-4670
Gr: PK-5 | 226 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Christian Heritage School
(Christian)
42140 County Route 41
Natural Bridge, NY 13665
(315) 405-1865
Gr: PK-6 | 9 students
Faith Fellowship Christian School
Faith Fellowship Christian School Photo
(Christian)
131 Moore Avenue
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 783-9342
Gr: PK-12 | 150 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
12749 State Hwy 12e
Chaumont, NY 13622
(315) 649-3050
Gr: PK-12 | 23 students
Ihc Intermediate School Grades K-5
(Catholic)
122 Winthrop St
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 788-7011
Gr: PK-5 | 248 students Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed 草榴社区 Schools in Jefferson County, New York

Jefferson County 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
870 Arsenal Street
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 788-1461
Gr: PK-6 | 136 students

Overview

This County (Jefferson County)
This State (NY)
# Schools
6 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
817 Students
277,451 Students
% Average Students of Color
17%
40%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
70 Teachers
24,919 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
43%
74%
Average Class Size
13 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
6 courses
10 courses
Average SAT score
1220
(Out of 1600)
1278

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,750
$19,126
Average % on Financial Aid
43%
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,850
$7,695
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
76%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.51
0.62
# American Indian Students
n/a
560 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
14 Students
9,793 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
77 Students
17,974 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
6%
# Black Students
13 Students
18,655 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
533 Students
153,590 Students
% White Students
67%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,471 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
157 Students
72,030 Students
% of Others Students
20%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Jefferson County, NY?
The top-ranked private preschools in Jefferson County, NY include Immaculate Heart Elementary School Grades and Augustinian Academy.
How many private preschools are located in Jefferson County?
6 private preschools are located in Jefferson County.
How diverse are private preschools in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County private preschools are approximately 17% minority students, which is lower than the New York private school average of 40%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Jefferson County?
100% of private preschools in Jefferson County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private preschools in Jefferson County are often viewed compared to one another?

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