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Best New York Private Schools Belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) serving 612 students in New York. You can also find more schools membership associations in New York.
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) in New York include Trinity Christian School, St. John Lutheran School, and The Chapel School.
The average acceptance rate is 88%, which is higher than the New York private school average acceptance rate of 76%.
100% of private schools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) in New York are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 4

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 4

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) in New York (2026-27)

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The Chapel School
Gr: NS-8 | 197 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 12
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
172 White Plains Road
Bronxville, NY 10708
(914) 337-3202
(3)
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St. John Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 168 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 8
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
6950 Ward Road
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
(716) 693-9677
(2)
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Trinity Christian School
Gr: NS-8 | 116 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 11
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
146 Reserve Rd
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 674-5353
(3)
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Our Savior's Christian School
Gr: K-8 | 131 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 8
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
63 Mountain View Ave
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 459-2273
(1)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) in New York?
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) in New York include Trinity Christian School, St. John Lutheran School, and The Chapel School.
How many private schools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) are located in New York?
4 private schools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) are located in New York.
What percentage of private schools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) are religiously affiliated in New York?
100% of private schools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) in New York are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
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Students of Color
12:1
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