Choosing the right school for our children is a big decision and we know that it can feel overwhelming.
To help you navigate this process, Northern Westchester, Rivertowns, Rye & Rye Brook, Scarsdale, and Sound Shore Moms have put together valuable information and resources, all conveniently in one place, as you explore the best learning environments, teaching styles, and school philosophies for your child.
Scroll down for a list of private schools in New York and Connecticut, where you’ll find details about each school’s offerings and information on upcoming Open Houses. These events provide the opportunity to meet teachers and administrators, ask questions, and tour the campuses.
French-American School of New York (FASNY)
Contact: 914-250-0401, [email protected]
Visit the website here for more information!
Green Meadow Waldorf School
Green Meadow, a private K-12 Waldorf School in Rockland County, NY, inspires students for life. Grounded in a deep understanding of human development, we offer a diverse, artistic, and scholarly curriculum that sparks curiosity and creativity. Our immersion in nature and community enriches moral, ecological, and social awareness, fostering well-rounded individuals. Students learn through hands-on, in-the-world experiences, fostering true confidence in themselves and their capacities. Our graduates emerge ready to lead with integrity, turn their ideas into meaningful actions, and meet global challenges.
Grades K-12
(845) 356-2514 | [email protected]
Visit the website here for more information!
Greenwich Catholic School
Greenwich Catholic School is unlike any other school in Fairfield and Westchester County. We are a co-educational day school in Greenwich, Connecticut, where students in PreK 3 through Grade 8 learn and thrive.
We do more than educate your child. We help mold them into strong, confident leaders who think critically, act compassionately, and are prepared to be responsible global citizens.
Each child at Greenwich Catholic is known, cared for, and supported by every member of our strong community. Greenwich Catholic will set your child up for success with unrivaled academics and athletic programs, comparatively low tuition, and a solid track record of getting our graduates into their first-choice high school.
To learn more about enrollment visit the Admissions page on our website www.gcsct.org. For questions or to schedule a campus tour email us at [email protected]
The Harvey School
The Harvey School personalizes an educational journey to be as unique as each individual student in grades 6 – 12, with 5-day boarding in grades 9 – 12.
Located on a beautiful 125-acre hilltop campus, students have unlimited opportunities to unlock their potential and chase what fulfills them. At Harvey, helping students become their best selves has everything to do with connecting with their teachers, dreaming big, challenging themselves, and moving out of their comfort zone, resulting in extraordinary personal and intellectual growth. There’s nothing more powerful than a student who believes they can make a difference.
Visit us to learn how Harvey cultivates excellence in every facet of the educational experience.
Grades 6 – Grade 12
(914) 232-3161, ext. 113
[email protected]
Open House
Saturday, October 26, 9 a.m. – noon
Register here
Hudson Country Montessori School
Hudson Country Montessori School, inspires and promotes innate curiosity and a love of learning through our progressive Montessori pedagogy from toddlers (18 months) through 8th grade. We strive to help children grow into respectful, socially-adept and compassionate leaders. The curriculum is designed to empower students to become independent, creative thinkers and confident achievers.
King School
King School unlocks the power of wonder, and students PreK-12 become agents in their own learning.
When students are exploring, questioning, and making connections — and teachers are creating these moments of discovery — students are truly learning. From the wide variety of active, immersive learning experiences to intentional efforts to reach each child, King students embrace learning in a diverse community where multiple backgrounds and perspectives are celebrated.
King graduates leave school full of possibility — ready to succeed and better prepared to better the world.
Pre-K – Grade 12
(203) 322-3496
[email protected]
Visit the website here for more information
October 6, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Saints John & Paul School
Thorton Donovan School
Thornton-Donovan school will celebrate its 125th year in 2026 and its Summer Challenge Day camp opened in 1969. At Thornton-Donovan, students are offered a robust, well-rounded curriculum. Its small class size, creates a supportive environment leading to academic success.
Kindergarten through 12th Grade
100 Overlook Circle
New Rochelle, NY 10804
914-632-8836
Visit the website here for more information!
The Ursuline School
The Ursuline School delivers an unparalleled educational experience reflected in the nearly $125 million in college scholarships offered over the past five years and provides 21st-century skills in a close-knit, inclusive community. From Financial Literacy to Design Thinking, programs foster personal development and collaborative learning. Diverse academic offerings come alive in state-of-the-art facilities, including a broadcast studio, dance studio, and new Bloomberg terminal. Students gain marketable skills while participating in science research, service projects, competitive athletics, and extracurricular activities.
Erin Johnston ’86, P ’08,’08,’12
Director of Admissions
[email protected]
914-500-6227
Visit the website here for more information!
Whitby School
Located in Greenwich CT, Whitby is a co-educational independent school that provides educational continuity for children 18 months through Grade 8 in the Fairfield-Westchester area.
The premier Whitby Montessori Children’s House and the highly recognized International Baccalaureate (IB) program form the foundation that empowers Whitby students to think creatively and critically, preparing them as lifelong learners and global citizens.
Ages 18 months – Grade 8
(203) 302-3900
[email protected]
Visit the website here for more information!
Open Houses:
Early Childhood Exploration: Wednesday, October 2 – 9:30 AM
All School Open House: Sunday, October 27 – 11:00 AM
Virtual All School Open House: Wednesday, November 13 – 9:30 AM