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Lake Nelson Sda School

555 S Randolphville Rd
Piscataway, NJ 08854

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Lake Nelson SDA School is a warm and caring school who's mission is to raise up "God's stars" into a light that will shine bright in this world for God.

Lake Nelson Seventh day Adventist School is a part of this school system whose primary goal is to provide opportunities for students to accept Christ as their Savior, allow the Holy Sprit to transform their lives, and to fulfill the commission of preaching the gospel unto all the world.

The LNS Educational Program is predicated on the belief that each student is unique and of inestimable value.

Christian values and educational excellence are central to the development of the whole person.

Students are educated to accept service as away of life, to be sensitive to their church and community.

The student who graduates from LNS will have the skills necessary to be successful in further scholastic endeavors.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 239 students
Yearly Tuition: $15,000
Acceptance rate: 75%
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

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Religious Affiliation

Seventh Day Adventist

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

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Student Body

Total Students

239 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 40%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

15 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

16:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$15,000

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Acceptance Rate

75%

National avg.: 82%

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

School Motto: Empowering Students Through Christian Education

Lake Nelson SDA School is a warm and caring school who's mission is to raise up "God's stars" into a light that will shine bright in this world for God. Lake Nelson Seventh day Adventist School is a part of this school system whose primary goal is to provide opportunities for students to accept Christ as their Savior, allow the Holy Sprit to transform their lives, and to fulfill the commission of preaching the gospel unto all the world. The LNS Educational Program is predicated on the belief that each student is unique and of inestimable value. Christian values and educational excellence are central to the development of the whole person. Students are educated to accept service as away of life, to be sensitive to their church and community. The student who graduates from LNS will have the skills necessary to be successful in further scholastic endeavors.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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How much does Lake Nelson Sda School cost?

Lake Nelson Sda School's tuition is approximately $15,000 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Lake Nelson Sda School?

The acceptance rate of Lake Nelson Sda School is 75%, which is lower than the national average of 78%.

When is the application deadline for Lake Nelson Sda School?

The application deadline for Lake Nelson Sda School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 239 students
Yearly Tuition: $15,000
Acceptance rate: 75%
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Middlesex County, NJ is $15,041 for elementary schools and $18,374 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Middlesex County, NJ is 70% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).