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
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
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: 20 students
Sports: 6 | 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: 20 students
Sports: 6 | 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
Virgil I. Grissom Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
One Sims Avenue
Old Bridge, NJ 08857
(732) 360-4481
Old Bridge, NJ 08857
(732) 360-4481
9352.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 211 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Walter M. Schirra Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
One Awn St
Old Bridge, NJ 08857
(732) 360-4495
Old Bridge, NJ 08857
(732) 360-4495
9352.9 miles
Gr: K-5 | 268 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Alan B. Shepard Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
33 Bushnell Rd
Old Bridge, NJ 08857
(732) 360-4499
Old Bridge, NJ 08857
(732) 360-4499
9353 miles
Gr: K-5 | 276 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
171 Tennent Road
Morganville, NJ 07751
(732) 972-7100
Morganville, NJ 07751
(732) 972-7100
9353.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 218 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Carl Sandburg Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3439 Route 516
Old Bridge, NJ 08857
(732) 360-4400
Old Bridge, NJ 08857
(732) 360-4400
9353.2 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 926 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
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