St. Peter's Lutheran Church and School is a Lutheran church in Walmore, New York, that is a member of the Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ.
It formerly was a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
Quick Stats (2025)
- 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.: 40%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 13:1
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)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran School's ranking?
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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