Zion Lutheran School Photo - Students of Zion Lutheran School’s 4th—6th grades work together to organize, bag, and label over four hundred quilts and blankets for the students at Owego-Apalachin Elementary School, to help families affected by the 2011 flood.

Best Tioga County Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private elementary schools serving 60 students in Tioga County, NY.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the New York private elementary school average acceptance rate of 76%.
100% of private elementary schools in Tioga County, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Private Elementary 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
342,127 Students

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
8 Teachers
34,390 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
$22,317
Average % on Financial Aid
12%
32%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$500
$9,531
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
76%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.46
0.57
# American Indian Students
n/a
810 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
14,470 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
23,952 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
7%
# Black Students
n/a
26,065 Students
% Black Students
n/a
8%
# White Students
51 Students
214,023 Students
% White Students
65%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
420 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
63,022 Students
% of Others Students
35%
18%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private elementary schools are located in Tioga County, NY?
2 private elementary schools are located in Tioga County, NY.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Tioga County?
100% of private elementary schools in Tioga County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private elementary schools in Tioga County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private elementary schools in Tioga County include: Zion Lutheran School vs. North Spencer Christian Academy, North Spencer Christian Academy vs. Zion Lutheran School

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