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Best New York Private Daycares & Preschools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 1,086 private daycares & preschools serving 273,814 students in New York.

The private daycares & preschools in New York include BASIS Independent Brooklyn, Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School, and BASIS Independent Manhattan.

The average tuition cost is $17,986, which is lower than the New York average tuition cost of $21,574.

61% of private daycares & preschools in New York are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish). Learn more about how daycare centers and preschools work.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

# ��ԭ��s: 1086
# Students Served: 273,814

Quick Facts (2026-27)

# ��ԭ��s: 1086
# Students Served: 273,814

New York Private Daycares & Preschools Trends

1,087

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273,814

Students

$17,986

Avg. Tuition

Avg. Class Size

38%

Students of Color

11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private daycares & preschools in New York?

The private daycares & preschools in New York include BASIS Independent Brooklyn, Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School, and BASIS Independent Manhattan.

How many private daycares & preschools are located in New York?

1,086 private daycares & preschools are located in New York.

How much do private daycares & preschools cost in New York?

The average tuition cost is $17,986, which is lower than the New York private school average tuition cost of $21,574.

How diverse are private daycares & preschools in New York?

New York private daycares & preschools are approximately 38% minority students, which is lower than the New York private school average of 39%.

What percentage of private daycares & preschools are religiously affiliated in New York?

61% of private daycares & preschools in New York are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

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