Our New School – Opening July 2025
Doane Stuart and Susan Odell Taylor Schools are transforming into the Hudson Ridge School.
Beginning in the academic year 2024-2025, Doane Stuart and Taylor Schools have joined forces to provide an enriching educational journey, spanning from early childhood through high school. Our collaborative program offers a dynamic learning environment that fosters growth, development, and success.
With a focus on personalized attention and holistic well-being, we are dedicated to nurturing the overall growth of each student.
Hudson Ridge School, set to open its doors in July 2025, is committed to providing an unparalleled learning experience for students in pre-kindergarten through grade 12.
Founded by passionate educators, Hudson Ridge School will be a testament to the belief that education should be a dynamic and personalized experience. Our goal is to cultivate lifelong learners who are equipped with the skills and mindset to navigate an ever-changing world. We strive to instill a love of learning and a sense of purpose in each student.
Our educational programs are meticulously crafted to offer students an enriching and dynamic curriculum that blends tradition with flexibility, allowing them to pursue their passions. As one of the premier private schools in the Capital Region, Doane Stuart School provides an unparalleled academic experience focused on ensuring future success.
We invite you to learn more about this exceptional educational opportunity for families across the Capital Region.
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That is a designation repeatedly given to Doane Stuart by the Anti-Defamation League for being a school that promotes community, monitors and confronts bullying, and includes sportsmanship and character as a key component of academics and athletics.
That is a designation repeatedly given to Doane Stuart by the Anti-Defamation League for being a school that promotes community, monitors and confronts bullying, and includes sportsmanship and character as a key component of academics and athletics.
That is a designation repeatedly given to Doane Stuart by the Anti-Defamation League for being a school that promotes community, monitors and confronts bullying, and includes sportsmanship and character as a key component of academics and athletics.
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Doane Stuart is a non-denominational school whose Interfaith model fosters global understanding and cultural fluency by embracing, teaching, and celebrating a diverse set of beliefs and non-belief.
Doane Stuart is a non-denominational school whose Interfaith model fosters global understanding and cultural fluency by embracing, teaching, and celebrating a diverse set of beliefs and non-belief.
Doane Stuart is a non-denominational school whose Interfaith model fosters global understanding and cultural fluency by embracing, teaching, and celebrating a diverse set of beliefs and non-belief.
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There are no Advanced Placement courses at Doane Stuart. And the students don’t take any standardized tests. This is a long-standing philosophical and pedagogical decision that ensures that teachers do not need they feel to teach to a test or move a pace counter to their own instinct of what is best for the class.
There are no Advanced Placement courses at Doane Stuart. And the students don’t take any standardized tests. This is a long-standing philosophical and pedagogical decision that ensures that teachers do not need they feel to teach to a test or move a pace counter to their own instinct of what is best for the class.
The Ignite, Innovate, Inspire: Exploratory Expeditions Week takes place during the spring each year. During this experiential learning week, the world becomes our classroom and there is a profound emphasis on the student experience, enabling active participation and empowering students to shape the trajectory of their learning.
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A Doane Stuart education is surprisingly affordable. Doane Stuart has a history of enrolling students from all different races, ethnicities, religions, genders and socio-economic backgrounds.
A Doane Stuart education is surprisingly affordable. Doane Stuart has a history of enrolling students from all different races, ethnicities, religions, genders and socio-economic backgrounds.
A Doane Stuart education is surprisingly affordable. Doane Stuart has a history of enrolling students from all different races, ethnicities, religions, genders and socio-economic backgrounds.
Statement of Nondiscrimination Policy
The Doane Stuart School admits students of any race, religion, color, national and ethnic origin, and sexual preference to all the rights, privileges, and programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the School. It does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, or sexual preference, nor in administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs and athletic and other School-administered programs.
There were many teachers and mentors that inspired me (Patty & Seamus Hodgkinson, Lisa Brown, Michael Green and Drew Levy – to name a few).
There were many teachers and mentors that inspired me (Patty & Seamus Hodgkinson, Lisa Brown, Michael Green and Drew Levy – to name a few).
There were many teachers and mentors that inspired me (Patty & Seamus Hodgkinson, Lisa Brown, Michael Green and Drew Levy – to name a few).
With our coaches, John Fitzsimmons and Jim Miggins, our softball team would take road trips to see the New York Yankees play baseball. Those trips were hilarious, with jokes, songs and crazy antics all-around.
With our coaches, John Fitzsimmons and Jim Miggins, our softball team would take road trips to see the New York Yankees play baseball. Those trips were hilarious, with jokes, songs and crazy antics all-around.
With our coaches, John Fitzsimmons and Jim Miggins, our softball team would take road trips to see the New York Yankees play baseball. Those trips were hilarious, with jokes, songs and crazy antics all-around.
My kids. I have two healthy and happy children. They give me a sense of joy that’s simply irreplaceable.
My kids. I have two healthy and happy children. They give me a sense of joy that’s simply irreplaceable.
My kids. I have two healthy and happy children. They give me a sense of joy that’s simply irreplaceable.
Just being in Mr. Febrey’s class! I had the wonderful opportunity of growing up with Mr. Febrey as a Spanish teacher from 7th grade to 12th grade.
Just being in Mr. Febrey’s class! I had the wonderful opportunity of growing up with Mr. Febrey as a Spanish teacher from 7th grade to 12th grade.
Just being in Mr. Febrey’s class! I had the wonderful opportunity of growing up with Mr. Febrey as a Spanish teacher from 7th grade to 12th grade.
I have been lucky enough to live in the Capital Region my entire life, presently in Wynantskill. As “square” as that may sound to the 18-year-old me,
I have been lucky enough to live in the Capital Region my entire life, presently in Wynantskill. As “square” as that may sound to the 18-year-old me,
I have been lucky enough to live in the Capital Region my entire life, presently in Wynantskill. As “square” as that may sound to the 18-year-old me,
I spent four years living with girls from different countries, different socio-economic backgrounds, and different religious beliefs. I learned to respect people who were different from me, listen to others, and value cultural differences.
I spent four years living with girls from different countries, different socio-economic backgrounds, and different religious beliefs. I learned to respect people who were different from me, listen to others, and value cultural differences.
I spent four years living with girls from different countries, different socio-economic backgrounds, and different religious beliefs. I learned to respect people who were different from me, listen to others, and value cultural differences.