About the School
- 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 Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
119 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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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Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: NS | 93 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
1401 Flatbush Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11210
(718) 469-8100
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 133 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
2739 Bedford Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11210
(718) 421-9581
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 297 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
710 East 37th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 455-3555
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 90 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Montessori School
2825 Bedford Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11210
(718) 253-3242
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 46 students
Montessori School
2825 Bedford Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11210
(718) 253-3242
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 297 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
710 East 37th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 455-3555
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 92 students
All-boys (Jewish)
860 E 27th St
Brooklyn, NY 11210
(718) 951-1800
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 802 students
All-girls (Jewish)
1395 Ocean Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11230
(718) 692-2424
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: 4-12 | 126 students
All-boys | Special Education School (Jewish)
425 E 9th St
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(718) 693-9032
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 32 students
All-boys (Jewish)
2002 Avenue J
Brooklyn, NY 11210
(718) 258-7400
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 133 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
2739 Bedford Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11210
(718) 421-9581
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: K-1 | 24 students
Daycare / Preschool
835 Ocean Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 282-6285
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 315 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
3520 Tilden Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 469-9400
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 92 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Seventh Day Adventist
1260 Ocean Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11230
(718) 859-1313
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 206 students
Catholic
2520 Church Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 282-1710
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: NS | 93 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
1401 Flatbush Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11210
(718) 469-8100
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 133 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
2739 Bedford Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11210
(718) 421-9581
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 90 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Montessori School
2825 Bedford Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11210
(718) 253-3242
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 46 students
Montessori School
2825 Bedford Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11210
(718) 253-3242
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 315 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
3520 Tilden Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 469-9400
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Central Brooklyn Ascend Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
465 E 29th St
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(917) 246-4800
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(917) 246-4800
0.1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 753 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
P.s. 361 East Flatbush Early Childhood School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1957 Nostrand Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11210
(718) 941-2800
Brooklyn, NY 11210
(718) 941-2800
0.1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 374 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Brooklyn College Academy
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
350 Coney Island Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(718) 853-6184
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(718) 853-6184
0.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 634 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Midwood High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2839 Bedford Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11210
(718) 724-8500
Brooklyn, NY 11210
(718) 724-8500
0.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 3,657 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
P.s. 315
(Math: 45% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2310 Glenwood Rd
Brooklyn, NY 11210
(718) 421-9560
Brooklyn, NY 11210
(718) 421-9560
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 555 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
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