Private Schools in East Schodack, New York

Emma Willard School is a nationally renowned independent college preparatory boarding and day school for girls in grades 9-12, located approximately 15 miles from East Schodack in Troy. As one of the oldest schools for young women in the United States, it offers an exceptional academic program with advanced STEM courses, extensive arts offerings, and competitive athletics. The school features a beautiful 137-acre campus with state-of-the-art facilities including science centers, performing arts spaces, and athletic complexes. While primarily a boarding school, it serves day students from throughout the Capital Region including East Schodack families seeking top-tier education for their daughters.

The Doane Stuart School is an independent, coeducational school located just minutes from East Schodack in Rensselaer. Founded through the merger of two historic schools, it offers a rigorous college preparatory curriculum with International Baccalaureate programs. The school serves students from age 3 through grade 12 and emphasizes academic excellence, character development, and community service. With small class sizes and a 7:1 student-to-teacher ratio, Doane Stuart provides personalized attention and strong college placement results. The campus features modern facilities including science labs, art studios, and athletic fields, serving families throughout the Capital Region.

The Albany Academy is an independent college preparatory day school for boys in Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12, located approximately 12 miles from East Schodack in Albany. Part of The Albany Academies along with Albany Academy for Girls, the school offers a rigorous academic curriculum emphasizing leadership, character development, and intellectual growth. The campus features extensive facilities including science laboratories, technology centers, athletic fields, and performing arts spaces. With a strong tradition of academic excellence and a comprehensive athletic program, The Albany Academy serves families throughout the Capital Region and provides transportation options for students from surrounding areas including East Schodack.