For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 125 students in Lima, NY (there are 1 public school, serving 298 public students). 30% of all K-12 students in Lima, NY are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
100% of private schools in Lima, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Private Schools in Lima, NY (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Lima Christian School
(Christian)
1574 Rochester Street
Lima, NY 14485
(585) 624-3841
Lima, NY 14485
(585) 624-3841
Gr: PK-12 | 125 students Avg. class size: 9 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Overview
This Town (Lima)
This State (NY)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
125 Students
425,275 Students
% Average Students of Color
14%
39%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
23 Teachers
41,640 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
10:1
Average Class Size
9 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
5 courses
11 courses
Average SAT score
1163
(Out of 1600)
1252
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.26
0.59
# American Indian Students
n/a
949 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
16 Students
18,401 Students
% Asian Students
8%
5%
# Hispanic Students
9 Students
33,760 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
8%
# Black Students
2 Students
33,699 Students
% Black Students
1%
8%
# White Students
162 Students
253,643 Students
% White Students
86%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
538 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
n/a
81,729 Students
% of Others Students
n/a
19%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
2 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
7 sports
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Lima, NY?
1 private schools are located in Lima, NY.
What percentage of students in Lima go to private school?
30% of all K-12 students in Lima are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Lima?
100% of private schools in Lima are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
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