Education for the Spirit, Mind, and Body: Little Lotus Academy's mission is to nurture moral character, strong intellect, and physical and mental health in students from prekindergarten through Grade 5.
Cultivating Virtue and Wisdom: Education should aim not only at the perfection of the intellect, but also the refinement and edification of the soul.
At Little Lotus Academy, students engage their spiritual faculties through Falun Dafa meditation and the study of its scriptures.
A Culture of Excellence: Our school culture helps foster habits of deep attention, friendship, academic excellence, and spiritual contemplation.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 38 students
- Yearly Tuition: $1,100
- Acceptance rate: 90%
- Average class size: 6 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School News
- Issue #8: July 2026 - 07/31/2026Summer School started in July.
Top Rankings
Little Lotus Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
ESL
Dual Language Immersion Program
Secondary Immersion Language
Mandarin
Year Founded
2021
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Fri. May 28, 2027
Student Body
Total Students
38 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
80%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
6 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Summer Program Cost Notes
$350 per week.
Acceptance Rate
90%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
Lynna Li
Application URL
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Little Lotus Academy cost?
Little Lotus Academy's tuition is approximately $1,100 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Little Lotus Academy?
The acceptance rate of Little Lotus Academy is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 76%.
Does Little Lotus Academy offer a summer program?
Yes, Little Lotus Academy offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
When is the application deadline for Little Lotus Academy?
The application deadline for Little Lotus Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Little Lotus Academy is St. Joseph School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Middletown Christian School-sda (0.6 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Middletown Christian School-sda
(Seventh Day Adventist)
70 Highland Ave
Middletown, NY 10940
(845) 343-3787
Middletown, NY 10940
(845) 343-3787
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 61 students
New Beginnings Montessori
Montessori School
33 Albert St
Middletown, NY 10940
(845) 342-0051
Middletown, NY 10940
(845) 342-0051
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 158 students
St. Joseph School
(Catholic)
113 Cottage St
Middletown, NY 10940
(845) 343-3139
Middletown, NY 10940
(845) 343-3139
0.9 miles
Gr: K-9 | 171 students
205 Wawayanda Ave
Middletown, NY 10940
(845) 343-8836
Middletown, NY 10940
(845) 343-8836
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 186 students Tuition listed
1 Ashley Avenue
Middletown, NY 10940
(845) 288-0636
Middletown, NY 10940
(845) 288-0636
1.3 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 124 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Joseph School
(Catholic)
113 Cottage St
Middletown, NY 10940
(845) 343-3139
Middletown, NY 10940
(845) 343-3139
0.9 miles
Gr: K-9 | 171 students
1 Ashley Avenue
Middletown, NY 10940
(845) 288-0636
Middletown, NY 10940
(845) 288-0636
1.3 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 124 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Arc Greater Hudson Valley Ny
Special Education School
28 Ingrassia Rd
Middletown, NY 10940
(845) 564-1855
Middletown, NY 10940
(845) 564-1855
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 112 students
80 Fletcher St
Goshen, NY 10924
(845) 294-5481
Goshen, NY 10924
(845) 294-5481
4.7 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 510 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition listed
1790 Route 211 E
Middletown, NY 10941
(845) 692-5353
Middletown, NY 10941
(845) 692-5353
6.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 198 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Middletown Christian School-sda
(Seventh Day Adventist)
70 Highland Ave
Middletown, NY 10940
(845) 343-3787
Middletown, NY 10940
(845) 343-3787
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 61 students
New Beginnings Montessori
Montessori School
33 Albert St
Middletown, NY 10940
(845) 342-0051
Middletown, NY 10940
(845) 342-0051
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 158 students
St. Joseph School
(Catholic)
113 Cottage St
Middletown, NY 10940
(845) 343-3139
Middletown, NY 10940
(845) 343-3139
0.9 miles
Gr: K-9 | 171 students
205 Wawayanda Ave
Middletown, NY 10940
(845) 343-8836
Middletown, NY 10940
(845) 343-8836
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 186 students Tuition listed
1 Ashley Avenue
Middletown, NY 10940
(845) 288-0636
Middletown, NY 10940
(845) 288-0636
1.3 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 124 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Middletown Christian School-sda
(Seventh Day Adventist)
70 Highland Ave
Middletown, NY 10940
(845) 343-3787
Middletown, NY 10940
(845) 343-3787
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 61 students
New Beginnings Montessori
Montessori School
33 Albert St
Middletown, NY 10940
(845) 342-0051
Middletown, NY 10940
(845) 342-0051
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 158 students
205 Wawayanda Ave
Middletown, NY 10940
(845) 343-8836
Middletown, NY 10940
(845) 343-8836
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 186 students Tuition listed
The Arc Greater Hudson Valley Ny
Special Education School
28 Ingrassia Rd
Middletown, NY 10940
(845) 564-1855
Middletown, NY 10940
(845) 564-1855
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 112 students
Goshen Christian Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
2430 State Route 17A
Goshen, NY 10924
(845) 294-6365
Goshen, NY 10924
(845) 294-6365
6 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 35 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Montague Township School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
475 Route 206
Montague, NJ 07827
(973) 293-7131
Montague, NJ 07827
(973) 293-7131
9423.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 329 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
High Point Regional High School District
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
299 Pidgeon Hill Road
Sussex, NJ 07461
(973) 875-3101
Sussex, NJ 07461
(973) 875-3101
9423.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 791 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Hamburg School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
30 Linwood Avenue
Hamburg, NJ 07419
(973) 827-7570
Hamburg, NJ 07419
(973) 827-7570
9423.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 246 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Sussex Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10 Loomis Avenue
Sussex, NJ 07461
(973) 875-4138
Sussex, NJ 07461
(973) 875-4138
9424.3 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 291 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Wantage Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
815 Route 23
Sussex, NJ 07461
(973) 875-4589
Sussex, NJ 07461
(973) 875-4589
9424.6 miles
Gr: 3-5 | 396 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
School Reviews
5 8/14/2026
We''ve noticed they''re learning about traditional morality and moral values. They have a virtue of the month, and they do come home and talk about it and tell us all about it. You can see they're trying to implement it in their daily lives.
5 8/14/2026
We consider building good character the central aspect of children''s education. I have seen a great change in the hearts of many students.
5 8/14/2026
You speak English, you can talk with half the world. You speak Chinese, you can talk to the other half. What could be better than a child being able to say: I am fluent in English and Chinese?
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