Lutheran School of Flushing and Bayside
OUR MISSION: The staff of the Lutheran Church Schools of Flushing and Bayside, being Christian and having high expectations of children, strives to share our faith, build self-esteem, develop a cooperative community, and educate, so that each child should achieve his/her potential within a loving and caring environment.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Top Ranked NY School
- School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
- Enrollment: 101 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Lutheran School of Flushing and Bayside ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-8
Year Founded
1991
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
101 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
99%
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Uniform of Khaki pants/skirt and polo shirt
Uniform of Khaki pants/skirt and polo shirt
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
K-4th Grade $610/Month (10 months) plus one time additional school fee.
5th to 8th Grade $660/Month (10 months) plus one time additional school fee.
The additional school fees are approximately $500, but we do not ask you for any more money. Fundraisers are done on a volunteer basis.
% on Financial Aid
5%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,000
Admissions Director
Laraine Hetzer
Admissions Associate
Susan Lopez
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
4 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Arts and Music Programs:
Art Classes, General Music Class, suzuki violin
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Outdoor Sports Club
Art Classes, General Music Class, suzuki violin
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Outdoor Sports Club
School Notes
- Children are gifts of God entrusted into our care. To fulfill God`s command to bring children up "in nurture of the Lord," Christian education must satisfy the training of body, mind and soul. Music, Art, and Spanish along with Religion are important parts of our learning environment along with the required K- 8th grade curriculum.
- Everyone is welcome at our school regardless of religious background. We embrace all cultures as we are all children of God.
- Our seasoned teachers are able to adapt lessons so that each child can succeed.
- 30 minutes of recess every day and a Physical Education class at least once a week.
- We expect great things from our students and they in turn go on to greater and better things. The high schools they go on to are as follows:
- St. Francis Prep
- Holy Cross
- Molloy
- St. Mary's
- Benjamin Cardozo (DaVinci Programs)
- Bayside
- Stuyvesant
- Bronx Science
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lutheran School of Flushing and Bayside's ranking?
Lutheran School of Flushing and Bayside ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.
When is the application deadline for Lutheran School of Flushing and Bayside?
The application deadline for Lutheran School of Flushing and Bayside is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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