Independent Schools of the Hudson Valley, Catskills, and Berkshires Regions

Single-file lines, bathroom passes, assigned seating—in many ways, the rigid structure of the standard public school approach goes against the free-flowing, imaginative nature of childhood. Over the decades, a handful of alternative education models have cropped up to try and better facilitate the development of children and teens, from the holistic approach of Waldorf to the self-directed style of Montessori or the value-driven Quaker learning. The Hudson Valley and Berkshires boast a diverse slew of educational opportunities for kids from preschool through 12th grade. Find one that is right for your child’s needs.