Fingerlakes Adventist School in Cortland, NY, serves 18 students from kindergarten through eighth grade in a rural community setting.
The school operates with one teacher, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 18:1.
It is affiliated with the General Conference of the Seventh Day Adventist Church and maintains a Seventh Day Adventist religious orientation.
Fingerlakes Adventist School offers co–educational elementary and middle school programs within a small–town environment.
Enrollment size and grade span provide an intimate learning setting for families seeking a rural New York private school.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
18 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Fingerlakes Adventist School?
The application deadline for Fingerlakes Adventist School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Fingerlakes Adventist School is Cortland Christian Academy (1.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Mary's School (0.9 miles away)
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St. Mary's School![St. Mary's School Photo]( "St. Mary's School Photo")
(Catholic)
61 N Main St
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 756-5614
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 756-5614
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 176 students Tuition listed
Cortland Christian Academy
(Baptist)
15 West Rd
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 756-5838
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 756-5838
1.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 101 students
Victory Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
2910 Douglas Rd
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 756-5770
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 756-5770
5.7 miles
Gr: K-11 | 15 students
1768 Dryden Rd
Freeville, NY 13068
(607) 347-4413
Freeville, NY 13068
(607) 347-4413
13 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 73 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Jennings Ck Amish School
(Amish)
431 Jennings Creek Rd
Marathon, NY 13803
Marathon, NY 13803
14.4 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 25 students
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