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Zion Lutheran School Photo - Students of Zion Lutheran School’s 4th—6th grades work together to organize, bag, and label over four hundred quilts and blankets for the students at Owego-Apalachin Elementary School, to help families affected by the 2011 flood.

Best Tioga County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 60 students in Tioga County, NY (there are , serving 6,898 public students). 1% of all K-12 students in Tioga County, NY are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the New York private school average acceptance rate of 76%.
100% of private schools in Tioga County, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools in Tioga County (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
North Spencer Christian Academy
North Spencer Christian Academy Photo
(Baptist)
(1)
721 Ithaca Rd
Spencer, NY 14883
(607) 589-6366
Gr: NS-8 | 19 students Avg. class size: 5 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Zion Lutheran School
Zion Lutheran School Photo - Second and third graders at Zion Lutheran School, Owego, wrap up a unit on Native Americans by creating masks similar to those studied in class.
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
3917 Waverly Road
Owego, NY 13827
(607) 687-6376
Gr: PK-5 | 41 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed

Overview

This County (Tioga County)
This State (NY)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
60 Students
424,309 Students

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
8 Teachers
41,517 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
76%
Average Class Size
8 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,818
$22,435
Average % on Financial Aid
12%
33%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$500
$9,892
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
76%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.46
0.59
# American Indian Students
n/a
949 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
18,397 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
33,759 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
8%
# Black Students
n/a
33,696 Students
% Black Students
n/a
8%
# White Students
51 Students
252,994 Students
% White Students
65%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
538 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
27 Students
81,467 Students
% of Others Students
35%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Tioga County, NY?
2 private schools are located in Tioga County, NY.
What percentage of students in Tioga County go to private school?
1% of all K-12 students in Tioga County are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Tioga County?
100% of private schools in Tioga County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private schools in Tioga County are often viewed compared to one another?

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