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 Tioga County Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private preschools serving 60 students in Tioga County, NY.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the New York private preschool average acceptance rate of 75%.
100% of private preschools in Tioga County, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Baptist).

Private Preschools 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
277,624 Students

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
8 Teachers
24,956 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
74%
Average Class Size
8 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,818
$19,147
Average % on Financial Aid
12%
31%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$500
$7,766
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
75%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.46
0.62
# American Indian Students
n/a
560 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
9,797 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
17,980 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
6%
# Black Students
n/a
18,677 Students
% Black Students
n/a
7%
# White Students
51 Students
153,542 Students
% White Students
65%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,468 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
72,000 Students
% of Others Students
35%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private preschools are located in Tioga County, NY?
2 private preschools are located in Tioga County, NY.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Tioga County?
100% of private preschools in Tioga County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Baptist).
Which private preschools in Tioga County are often viewed compared to one another?

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