Northern Lights School, steeped in Waldorf practices and philosophy, strives to engage the mind, ignite the imagination and strengthen the will as children develop initiative, creativity and life skills.
Northern Lights meets the challenges of an ever-changing world with an education that addresses the whole human being.
This approach supports each stage of development with academic, artistic, physical and social activities that draw forth each child's unique capacities.
It is recognized that the Waldorf School movement comes closer than any other educational philosophy to realizing these ideals in our children.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 32 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Northern Lights School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1997
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
32 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Northern Lights School, steeped in Waldorf practices and philosophy, strives to engage the mind, ignite the imagination and strengthen the will as children develop initiative, creativity and life skills. Northern Lights meets the challenges of an ever-changing world with an education that addresses the whole human being. This approach supports each stage of development with academic, artistic, physical and social activities that draw forth each child's unique capacities. It is recognized that the Waldorf School movement comes closer than any other educational philosophy to realizing these ideals in our children.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Northern Lights School?
The application deadline for Northern Lights School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Northern Lights School is Northwood School (6.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Bernards School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. Agnes Parochial School (6.4 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Grades
Students
St. Bernards School
(Catholic)
Grades: K-5 | 85 students 0.6 miles 63 River St
Saranac Lake, NY 12983
(518) 891-2830
Saranac Lake, NY 12983
(518) 891-2830
0.6
K-5
85
St. Agnes Parochial School
(Catholic)
Grades: PK-3 | 122 students 6.4 miles 2322 Saranac Ave
Lake Placid, NY 12946
(518) 523-3771
Lake Placid, NY 12946
(518) 523-3771
6.4
PK-3
122
Grades: 9-12 | 185 students 6.8 miles 92 Northwood Rd
Lake Placid, NY 12946
(518) 523-3357
Lake Placid, NY 12946
(518) 523-3357
6.8
9-12
185
Mountain Lake Academy
All-boys | Special Education School
Grades: 8-12 | 38 students 7.5 miles 386 River Road
Lake Placid, NY 12946
(518) 523-4300
Lake Placid, NY 12946
(518) 523-4300
7.5
8-12
38
Grades: 4-9 | 91 students 8.9 miles 4382 Cascade Road
Lake Placid, NY 12946
(518) 523-9329
Lake Placid, NY 12946
(518) 523-9329
8.9
4-9
91
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