Lutheran Elementary School Of Bay Ridge (2026-27 Profile)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 173 students
Yearly Tuition: $7,200
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Evangelical Lutheran Education Association (ELEA)

Religious Affiliation

Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Lutheran Elementary School Of Bay Ridge
Pre-K	21
Kind	23
1	20
2	18
3	15
4	18
5	21
6	12
7	15
8	10

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Year Founded

1957

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Student Body

Total Students

173 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

48%

State avg.: 39%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

14 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$7,200

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Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

Lutheran Elementary School of Bay Ridge (LES), has been a place of education, enlightenment, respect, caring and concern since its founding by Bethlehem Lutheran Church in 1957.
We offer a high quality education to a multi-religious school population in a nurturing, yet challenging environment.
Classes are for children from nursery through 8th grade.
Our tradition of academic excellence is virtually unmatched.
From a student's earliest years we engage in challenging academic inquiry and the search for guiding Christian values.
At a time when instilling strong moral and ethical values is increasingly important, our commitment to Christian education makes LES unique among schools.
Equally important are developing strong personal character, self-esteem, leadership, self-discipline, respect for others, social responsibility and community service, tolerance, and an appreciation for all that God provides.
LES grew out of the commitment of Bethlehem Lutheran Church to provide a solid education in a moral environment.

Lutheran Elementary School of Bay Ridge (LES), has been a place of education, enlightenment, respect, caring and concern since its founding by Bethlehem Lutheran Church in 1957. We offer a high quality education to a multi-religious school population in a nurturing, yet challenging environment. Classes are for children from nursery through 8th grade. Our tradition of academic excellence is virtually unmatched. From a student's earliest years we engage in challenging academic inquiry and the search for guiding Christian values. At a time when instilling strong moral and ethical values is increasingly important, our commitment to Christian education makes LES unique among schools. Equally important are developing strong personal character, self-esteem, leadership, self-discipline, respect for others, social responsibility and community service, tolerance, and an appreciation for all that God provides. LES grew out of the commitment of Bethlehem Lutheran Church to provide a solid education in a moral environment.

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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Lutheran Elementary School Of Bay Ridge's tuition is approximately $7,200 for private students.

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The application deadline for Lutheran Elementary School Of Bay Ridge is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Lutheran Elementary School Of Bay Ridge is located in the Bay Ridge neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 7 other private schools located in Bay Ridge.

School Reviews

5 6/20/2025

I cannot recommend this school enough! My son loves it; he's learning, he's happy and safe, and education-wise, he's way above other kids in the same grade in public school. The kids are great, the staff is excellent, and it's a nice small community without the cliques. The parents are nice! The tuition is reasonable. This is the kind of environment you want for your child. They have music, plays, Spanish, gym, dress-down days, trips, after school, after-school clubs and sports, and a summer camp. The principal is excellent; she really cares—like all the staff. Could not be happier! Take a tour—you'll thank me later—kids too!

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