Capital District NY Private Schools and Preschools
Find Private Schools and Preschools in the Albany and Capital District
The Capital Region offers wonderful education in both the public and private sector. New York in general ranks as one of the top states in the nation for education. But every child and situation is different and a private school may be the option for your family. This is a list of some of the private schools and preschool programs in the Capital Region of New York.
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Website: The Capital District Review
The Private School Review
The Private School Review is a website that provides comprehensive information about area schools. Information includes school and class size, demographics, notes, news links and allows users to narrow down schools by county and grade levels.
Helfpul Links on Private Schools and Preschools
Preschool Possibilities is a list of preschools kept by the William K Stanford Library. The library also has a preschool open house every year for parents to learn about the various preschools in the area.
Great Schools is a website with reviews and information on preschools and private schools.
The Capital District Child Care Council offers a list of child care centers and preschools. Registration is free and the site offers a list of preschools and centers based on your selection criteria.
Savvy Source has a list of preschools with ratings in the Albany area.
The Children's Guide has a list of preschools and private schools in the area.
New York Schools - Private Schools provides general information and class sizes of the Albany area private schools.
Map of Private Schools and Preschools in the Capital Region
Academy of Holy Names
Albany, NY
Academy of Holy Names is an all girls private Catholic college preparatory schools for grades Pre-K through twelve grade. The school has approximately 400 students with an average class size of 15. Tuition and fees range from about $8,000-$12,000 a year depending on grade and fee schedule.
Grades
Pre-K - 12
Location
Lower-Middle School
1065 New Scotland Road
Albany, NY 12208-1037
Upper School
1075 New Scotland Road
Albany, NY 12208-1037
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Albany Academies
Albany, NY
The The Albany Academies is made up of two schools which were merged into one. The Albany Academy houses the co-ed pre-K program and the all boy's grade school through high school programs. The Albany Academy for Girls across the street offers an all girl's education for grades K-12.
The campuses have expansive facilities. From the schools website: "Our school is home to a 50-acre campus that includes a Black Box Theater performing arts facility, state-of-the-art science laboratories, a greenhouse, an indoor suspended track, two international squash courts, indoor ice rink, indoor swimming pool and numerous athletic fields."
Tuition and Fees begin range from $10,000 - $18,000 depending on grade.
Grades
Pre-K - 12
Location
The Albany Academy
135 Academy Road
Albany, NY 12208
Ph: 518.429.2300
Fax: 518.427.7016
Albany Academy for Girls
140 Academy Road
Albany, NY 12208
Ph: 518.429.2300
Fax: 518-463-5096
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The Brown School
Schenectady, NY
The Brown School offers programs nursery through 8th grade. The school also offers extended day programs and summer camps.
150 Corlaer Avenue
Schenectady, NY 12304
Phone: 518-370-0366
Fax: 518-370-1514.
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Christian Brothers Academy
Colonie, NY
Christian Brothers Academy is an all boys Catholic college preparatory school for junior and senior high school boys. The school boasts 100% college acceptance rate since 1980 and has over 500 students attending. It also offers a JROTC program with the distinguished "Honor Unit With Distinction" level.
Christian Brothers Academy on Wikipedia
Grades
6-12
Location
12 Airline Drive
Albany, New York 12205
General E -mail: info@cbaalbany.org
Phone: 518.452.9809
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Clifton Park Nursery School
Clifton Park, NY
Clifton Park Nursery School is a cooperative nursery school in Clifton Park, NY.
The Little Red Schoolhouse
Clifton Park Nursery School
344 Moe Road
Clifton Park, NY 12065
518.371.5850
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Doane Stuart
Rennselaer, NY
Doane Stuart is a College Preparatory Nursery - 12 grade interfaith school located in Rensselaer, NY. It was created after the only known Catholic and Episcopal school merger in the United States. Tuition ranges from $13,000 - $21,000 annually with 40% of students on financial aide.
Grades
Pre-K - 12
Location
199 Washington Ave
Rensselaer, NY 12144
Phone: 518.465.5222
Email: admissions@doanestuart.org
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Emma Willard
Troy, NY
The Emma Willard School is a private independent school for girls. It is a college preparatory boarding and day school with approximately 300 students from 23 states and 19 foreign countries. The school boasts a list of distinguished alumni, most notably Jane Fonda.
Basic tuition starts at around $26,000 a year for day students and $42,000 for boarding students.
Grades
9-12
Location
285 Pawling Ave
Troy, NY 12180
Fiddlers Lane Nusery School
Latham, NY
Fiddlers Lane Nursery School is located in Latham, NY is no longer operational and has closed its doors.
Hansel and Gretel Nursery School
Loudonville, NY
Hansel and Gretel Nursery School located in Loudonville on Albany Shaker Road offers preschool programs for children age 2-4 years of age.
492 Albany Shaker Rd.
Loudonville N.Y. 12211
458-7178
Provider: Cathy Griner; teacher/director (458-7178)
Capacity: 100 children ages 2 to 5 years.
E-mail: hanselgretel73@yahoo.com
La Salle
Troy, NY
La Salle Institute is an all boys six - twelve grade school located in Troy, NY. The school established by the Brothers of Christian schools in 1850, is a Catholic school. Tuition and fees range from $8,000 - $11,000. The school offers numerous athletics and activities.
Location:
174 Williams Rd. Troy, NY 12180
Phone: (518) 283-2500
Fax: (518) 283-6265
Grades 6-12 (400 students)
Loudonville Christian School
Loudonville, NY
Newtonville Preschool
Newtonville, NY
Newtonville preschools is located in a small hamlet of Latham at the corner of Rt 9 and Maxwell Road.
The Neighborhood Nanny
Ages 2-6 Years
The Neighborhood Nanny Offers drop in child care and events at its Guilderland location.
Location:
Lynnwood Reformed Church at 3714 Carmen Road
Notre Dame Bishop Gibbons
Notre Dame Bishop Gibbons is a co-ed college preparatory school for grades 6-12.
2600 Albany Street
Schenectady, NY 12304
Phone: (518) 393-3131
Fax: 518-370-3817
Our Savior Lutheran School
Colonie, NY
Our Savior Lutheran School is located in Colonie, NY and provides education for children age pre-K through 8th grade. The pre-k offers two, three and five half day options as well as a full-day option.Tuition varies based on age and church membership. The school also offers summer camp programs.
Saint Gregory's School
Loudonville, NY
Saint Gregory's School in Loudonville is an all boy's school for children nursery through 8th grade. Girls may enroll in the nursery, pre-K and kindergarten classes. Class sizes are small and the school offers a summer camp program.
Grades
Nursery - 8th
Location
121 Old Niskayuna Road
Loudonville, New York 12211
(518) 785-6621
Fax (518)782-1364
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Sidney Alpert Jewish Community Center
Albany, NY
The Sidney Albert Jewish Community Center in Albany, NY offers infant day care through kindergarten programs in full day and half day options.
Sidney Albert Albany Jewish Community Center
340 Whitehall Road
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 438-6651
(518) 459-0924 - Fax
St Ambrose School
Latham, NY
St Ambrose School is a co-ed preschool - 8th grade Catholic school located in Latham, NY. The school has approximately 250 students.
347 Old Loudon Road
Latham, NY 12110
St Madeline Sophie School
Schenectady, NY
St. Madeline Sophie School has been offering Catholic education for over 50 years.
St. Madeleine Sophie School
3510 Carman Road
Schenectady, NY 12303
(P) 518.355.3080
(F) 518.355.3106
mainoffice@smsschool.org
St Pius X Loudonville
Loudonville, NY
St Pius X is a boys and girls private Catholic school that provides education for children 3 years of age to 8th grade. It offers full day kindergarten and full-day Pre-K classes for children age 3 and up.
Upper Loudon Road
Loudonville, NY 12211
(518) 465-4539
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The Spotted Zebra
Albany, NY
Spotted Zebra Learning Centeroffers preschool, kindergarten and enrichment programs as well as programs for children with disabilities. The Spotted Zebra offers 6 different options for full and half day attendance. Prices range from $75-$205 a week depending on the program.
Spotted Zebra Learning Center
2 Kross Keys Drive
Albany, New York 12205
(518) 438-4800
sheri@spottedzebra.org
Tiny Tots Early Learning Center
Clifton Park, NY
The Tiny Tots Early Learning Center located in Clifton Park, NY has an early enrichment center preschool for children age 2.5-4. The program includes creative play, music, science, games and small and large motor skill activities. Programs offered range from 2.5-3 hours 1-2 days a week. Prices range from $75-$135 a month.
Exit 8 Plaza
1536 Crescent Rd.
Clifton Park, NY 12065
518-348-1050
Tumbling Tykes
Latham, NY
Tumbling Tykes is an early childhood enrichment center that offers preschool classes for children age 2-4. Prices range from $65-$160 a month.
1050 Troy Schenectady Rd
Latham, NY
783-0767
Woodland Hills Montessori School
East Greenbush, NY
Woodland Hill Montessori offers education from Primary to Middle school level on an 11 acre campus that includes two playgrounds, gardens, custom-designed building and cultural/performance arts buildings. Before and after school care is available and an impressive list of afterschool programs.
Tuition and fees start at approximately $10,000 for primary to $10,800 for middle school.
100 Montessori Place
North Greenbush, New York 12144
Tel: 518.283.5400 | Fax: 518.283.4861
School Care & After hours: 518.496.4136