草榴社区

Robert C Parker School Photo - Exploration on 77 acres campus with forest, woods, pond, and streams.

Best Rensselaer County 草榴社区 Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 private preschools serving 988 students in Rensselaer County, NY.
The top-ranked private preschools in Rensselaer County, NY include Doane Stuart School, Woodland Hill Montessori School, and Robert C Parker School.
The average acceptance rate is 83%, which is higher than the New York private preschool average acceptance rate of 75%.
60% of private preschools in Rensselaer County, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).

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

School
Location
Quick Facts
Robert C Parker School
Robert C Parker School Photo - Intentional Community Building (ex. buddy program).
(8)
4254 Ny Highway 43
Wynantskill, NY 12198
(518) 286-3449
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Doane Stuart School
Doane Stuart School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(5)
199 Washington Avenue
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 465-5222
Gr: NS-12 | 174 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 19 Tuition listed
Woodland Hill Montessori School
Woodland Hill Montessori School Photo - Woodland Hill Montessori- All School Photo
Montessori School
100 Montesorri Pl
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 283-5400
Gr: NS-8 | 345 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holy Spirit School
Holy Spirit School Photo - Eighth Graders accept Holy Spirit pins, signifying their acceptance of their role as school leaders. On the altar is Father Joe O'Brien and presenting the pin is principal, Roger Rooney.
(Catholic)
54 Highland Dr
East Greenbush, NY 12061
(518) 477-5739
Gr: PK-8 | 188 students Tuition listed
St. Jude The Apostle School
(Catholic)
42 Dana Ave
Wynantskill, NY 12198
(518) 283-0333
Gr: PK-5 | 149 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed 草榴社区 Schools in Rensselaer County, New York

Rensselaer County 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
4565 County Route 9
East Nassau, NY 12062
(518) 794-8520
Gr: PK-8 | 40 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
451 Marshland Court
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 274-6202
Gr: PK-6 | 159 students
308 Spring Avenue
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 274-3655
Gr: PK-6 | 176 students Tuition listed
163 Columbia Turnpike
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 449-2498
Gr: PK-8 | 161 students
1641 Third Street
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 465-1151
Gr: PK-8 | 131 students
116 Pinewoods Ave
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 274-4994
Gr: PK-8 | 76 students Avg. class size: 12 students

Overview

This County (Rensselaer County)
This State (NY)
# Schools
5 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
988 Students
273,333 Students
% Average Students of Color
12%
38%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
103 Teachers
24,737 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
76%
74%
Average Class Size
16 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,725
$19,028
Average Summer Program Cost
$235
$1,048
Average % on Financial Aid
29%
31%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,200
$7,874
Average Acceptance Rate
83%
75%
Average Endowment Size
$1.2 million
$55.59 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.56
0.61
# American Indian Students
n/a
560 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
35 Students
9,788 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
13 Students
17,973 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
7%
# Black Students
33 Students
18,652 Students
% Black Students
3%
7%
# White Students
601 Students
153,797 Students
% White Students
57%
57%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
315 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
382 Students
69,424 Students
% of Others Students
36%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Rensselaer County, NY?
The top-ranked private preschools in Rensselaer County, NY include Doane Stuart School, Woodland Hill Montessori School, and Robert C Parker School.
How many private preschools are located in Rensselaer County?
5 private preschools are located in Rensselaer County.
How diverse are private preschools in Rensselaer County?
Rensselaer County private preschools are approximately 12% minority students, which is lower than the New York private school average of 38%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Rensselaer County?
60% of private preschools in Rensselaer County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).
Which private preschools in Rensselaer County are often viewed compared to one another?

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