Zion Lutheran School Photo - Second and third graders at Zion Lutheran School, Owego, wrap up a unit on Native Americans by creating masks similar to those studied in class.

Best Owego Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 41 students in Owego, NY (there are 3 public schools, serving 1,571 public students). 3% of all K-12 students in Owego, NY are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
100% of private schools in Owego, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Private Schools in Owego, NY (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Zion Lutheran School
Zion Lutheran School Photo - Second and third graders at Zion Lutheran School, Owego, wrap up a unit on Native Americans by creating masks similar to those studied in class.
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
3917 Waverly Road
Owego, NY 13827
(607) 687-6376
Gr: PK-5 | 41 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed

Overview

This Town (Owego)
This State (NY)
# Schools
1 School

Student Body:

# Students
41 Students
430,031 Students

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
3 Teachers
41,979 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
76%
Average Class Size
10 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,000
$22,376
Average % on Financial Aid
12%
34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$500
$9,504

Students by Ethnicity:

0.45
0.60
# American Indian Students
n/a
949 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
18,408 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
33,771 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
8%
# Black Students
n/a
33,736 Students
% Black Students
n/a
8%
# White Students
14 Students
253,923 Students
% White Students
34%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,694 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
27 Students
84,087 Students
% of Others Students
66%
20%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Owego, NY?
1 private schools are located in Owego, NY.
What percentage of students in Owego go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Owego are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Owego?
100% of private schools in Owego are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

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