Fortunately, the private school admissions process in Westchester County is more toned down when compared to Manhattan private schools. However, the admissions at Westchester County private schools are still very selective, sometimes rivaling top elite private colleges. In order to increase your child’s chance of getting into your first choice private school is to apply during the entry years. Entry years for most private schools in Westchester County are Kindergarten, Grade 6 and Grade 9. Below you will find a list of Westchester County private schools
Westchester County Private Schools
EF Academy, 582 Columbus Avenue, Thornwood, NY
EF Academy is a 9-12 co-educational, college-preparatory day and international boarding school located in Westchester County.
French-American School of New York, 320 East Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, NY
French-American School of New York is an international and bilingual, co-ed Nursery (3 years old) – Grade 12 day school in Westchester County. It is a highly ranked private school in Westchester County.
German International School New York, 50 Partridge Road, White Plains, NY
German International School New York is a bilingual, co-ed PK-12 independent school in Westchester County.
Hackley School, 293 Benedict Avenue, Tarrytown, NY
Hackley is a K-12 co-educational, college-preparatory day and five-day boarding school located in Westchester County. Hackley School is one of the best private schools in Westchester County.
The Harvey School, 260 Jay Street, Katonah, NY
The Harvey School is a Grades 6-12 co-educational, college-preparatory day and boarding school located in Westchester County.
Horace Mann, 231 West 246th Street, Bronx, NY
Horace Mann is a Nursery-Grade 12 co-educational, college-preparatory day school located in the Bronx. Although not located in Westchester County, it is included on this list because many students live in Westchester County. Horace Mann is considered one of the best private schools in the United States.
Iona Preparatory School, 255 Wilmot Road, New Rochelle, NY
Iona Prep is an all-boys, Catholic, independent, college-preparatory school for grades K-12 located in Weschester County.
The Leffell School, (Lower School) 30 Dellwood Road, White Plains, NY and (Upper School) 555 West Hartsdale Avenue, Hartsdale, NY
The Leffell School is a co-education, Jewish, independent, college-preparatory school for Grades K-12 located in Westchester County.
The Masters School, 49 Clinton Avenue, Dobbs Ferry, NY
The Masters School is a Grades 5-12 co-educational, college-preparatory day and boarding school located in Westchester County. It is a highly regarded private high school in Westchester County.
The Montfort Academy, 125 E. Birch Street, Mount Vernon, NY
The Montfort Academy is a co-educational, Catholic, independent, college-preparatory school for grades 7-12 located in Weschester County.
Rye Country Day School, 3 Cedar Street, Rye, NY
Rye Country Day School is a Pre-K through Grade 12 co-educational independent day school located in Rye, NY. Year after year, Rye Country Day School is ranked as one of the best private schools in Westchester County. It is also a top ranking private school in the country.
School of the Holy Child, 2225 Westchester Ave, Rye, NY
School of the Holy Child is an all-girls, Catholic, independent, college-preparatory school for grades 5-12 located in Weschester County.
The Ursuline School, 1354 North Avenue, New Rochelle, NY
The Ursuline School is an all-girls, Catholic, independent, college-preparatory school for grades 6-12 located in Weschester County.
Tips for Getting Into Private Schools in Westchester County
Here are tips on getting into private schools in Westchester County
Apply on an Entry Year
Do your research, know when private school entry year are. Every school is different. Westchester private schools admit the most students during their entry years so your child’s chance of getting into your first choice private school is higher if you apply during the entry year. Primary entry points for Westchester private schools are usually Kindergarten, Grade 6 and Grade 9.
Start Your Research on Private Schools Early
If you want your child to attend a Westchester private school, you need to start doing your research early. You apply to private schools in Westchester the year before your child is set to start. For example, if you are applying your child for Kindergarten, you start the private school application process the year before. Do your research early. Research means attending open houses and reaching out to parents in your network that have kids attending that private school.
Prepare for the Parent Interview
Check out this article by one of our private school moms on How to Prepare for the Parent Interview. It includes tips on what to wear, what questions to ask at the parent interview. Definitely read it if you are applying to Westchester private schools.