St. Stephen's Lutheran School was founded in 1967 with the goal of providing top quality academic education in the context of Christian faith and learning.
In the first years, the school was housed in the parish house.
As the school grew in size year by year, it become obvious that more space was necessary.
The church soon acquired the property on the north side of Newkirk Avenue across the street from the church.
Here the school buildings were constructed where they still stand today.
St. Stephen's Lutheran School is a neighborhood school in the heart of Flatbush, NY.
Our student body and our faculty make up a melting pot representing many nations and cultures.
We are a small school, with small classes, which affords us the opportunity to offer each student individualized care and attention.
Through the years, St. Stephen's has stood for outstanding academic education and Christian faith formation in the Flatbush neighborhood of Brooklyn.
Our alumni have gone on to great high schools and colleges and made outstanding contributions to their communities and their chosen fields.
Today, St. Stephen's serves children from pre-kindergarten to 8th grade. Together we are seeking to carry St. Stephen's tradition of academic excellence into the future.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
119 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for St. Stephen Lutheran School?
The application deadline for St. Stephen Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to St. Stephen Lutheran School is Cristo Rey Brooklyn High School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Cortelyou Early Childhood Center (0.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Flatbush Ymca Preschool (0.2 miles away)
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Flatbush Ymca Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
1401 Flatbush Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11210
(718) 469-8100
Brooklyn, NY 11210
(718) 469-8100
0.2 miles
Gr: NS | 93 students Tuition listed
2739 Bedford Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11210
(718) 421-9581
Brooklyn, NY 11210
(718) 421-9581
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 133 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Cristo Rey Brooklyn High School ![Cristo Rey Brooklyn High School Photo]( "Cristo Rey Brooklyn High School Photo")
(Catholic)
710 East 37th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 455-3555
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 455-3555
0.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 297 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2825 Bedford Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11210
(718) 253-3242
Brooklyn, NY 11210
(718) 253-3242
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 90 students Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Midwood Montessori School
Montessori School
2825 Bedford Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11210
(718) 253-3242
Brooklyn, NY 11210
(718) 253-3242
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 46 students
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