St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran School

St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran School in Sanborn, NY serves co–ed udents from pre–kindergarten through grade 8 in a rural community setting.
The school enrolls 92 udents with a student–teacher ratio of 9:1 supported by 10 teachers.
Founded in 1843, it is one of the olde private schools in the state of New York.
Approximately 29% of the udent body represents students of color, reflecting moderate diversity.
Peter's Evangelical Lutheran School is affiliated with other religious organizations and offers a regular elementary and secondary education program.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top-Ranked NY School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 92 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
School History

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1843
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
92 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
29%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL

School Notes

  • School Motto: Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old, he will not depart from it.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran School?
The application deadline for St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top-Ranked NY School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 92 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Niagara County, NY is $8,050 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Niagara County, NY is 82% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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