North Spencer Christian Academy Photo

Best Tioga County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 60 students in Tioga County, NY (there are 19 public schools, serving 6,898 public students). 1% of all K-12 students in Tioga County, NY are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the New York private school average acceptance rate of 75%.
100% of private schools in Tioga County, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Private Schools in Tioga County (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
North Spencer Christian Academy
North Spencer Christian Academy Photo
(Baptist)
(1)
721 Ithaca Rd
Spencer, NY 14883
(607) 589-6366
Gr: NS-8 | 19 students Avg. class size: 5 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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 County (Tioga County)
This State (NY)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
60 Students
425,275 Students

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
8 Teachers
41,640 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
76%
Average Class Size
8 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,818
$22,353
Average % on Financial Aid
12%
33%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$500
$9,648
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
75%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.46
0.59
# American Indian Students
n/a
949 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
18,401 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
33,760 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
8%
# Black Students
n/a
33,699 Students
% Black Students
n/a
8%
# White Students
51 Students
253,643 Students
% White Students
65%
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
27 Students
81,729 Students
% of Others Students
35%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Tioga County, NY?
2 private schools are located in Tioga County, NY.
What percentage of students in Tioga County go to private school?
1% of all K-12 students in Tioga County are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Tioga County?
100% of private schools in Tioga County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private schools in Tioga County are often viewed compared to one another?

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