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#354 of 992 private schools in NY

Top 36% of private schools

Lutheran Elementary School of Bay Ridge

Elementary School

440 OVINGTON AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11209

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

153

Student-Teacher

10.6:1

Score

6.7

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

153

Student-Teacher

10.6:1

Score

6.7

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

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#354 of 992

In Brooklyn

#39 of 173

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About Lutheran Elementary School of Bay Ridge

Lutheran Elementary School of Bay Ridge is a private elementary school in Brooklyn, NY. Lutheran Elementary School of Bay Ridge serves approximately 153 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Lutheran Elementary School of Bay Ridge has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #354 of 992 private schools in NY.

How it compares0.8 pts above NY schools

6.7

This school 6.7 · Average
NY avg 5.9

What Parents Should Know

At 153 students, Lutheran Elementary School of Bay Ridge is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

Lutheran Elementary School of Bay Ridge is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Lutheran Elementary School of Bay Ridge compares to 449 public schools serving similar grades in Brooklyn, NY

Student-Teacher Ratio

10.6:1

This School

12.2:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

153

This School

483

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

6.7

This School

6.0

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 47.1% vs 0%

Hispanic 23.5% vs 0%

Asian 14.4% vs 0%

Black 4.6% vs 0%

Lutheran Elementary School of Bay Ridge Brooklyn Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Lutheran Elementary School of Bay Ridge (this school)	—	153	10.6:1	6.7
PS/IS 30 MARY WHITE OVINGTON	0.1 mi	882	10.8:1	6.1
RALPH A FABRIZIO SCHOOL	0.3 mi	843	13.2:1	8.5
PS 102 BAYVIEW (THE)	0.3 mi	1,071	12.3:1	7.5
SCHOOL OF MATH SCIENCE AND HEALTHY LIVING	0.5 mi	197	9.8:1	7.4
JHS 259 WILLIAM MCKINLEY	0.6 mi	1,724	15.4:1	8.3
PS 506 SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM AND TECHNOLOGY (THE)	0.7 mi	378	9.9:1	6.7
PS 503 SCHOOL OF DISCOVERY (THE)	0.7 mi	586	9:1	6.6
PS 127 MCKINLEY PARK	0.7 mi	618	12.6:1	8.6
PS 69 VINCENT D GRIPPO SCHOOL	0.7 mi	555	13.5:1	9.0
MS 936 ARTS OFF 3RD	0.7 mi	463	13.2:1	8.7
SUNSET SCHOOL OF CULTURAL LEARNING	0.7 mi	214	7.1:1	7.6
SCHOOL FOR FUTURE LEADERS (THE)	0.8 mi	547	14.4:1	9.2
PS 185 WALTER KASSENBROCK	0.9 mi	583	14.2:1	7.7
LEEP DUAL LANGUAGE ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL	0.9 mi	432	11.7:1	8.4
PS 264 BAY RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS	0.9 mi	406	12.7:1	8.5
PS 105 BLYTHEBOURNE (THE)	1.0 mi	1,132	16.6:1	8.4
PS 94 HENRY LONGFELLOW (THE)	1.0 mi	866	9.7:1	8.7
CHRISTA MCAULIFFE SCHOOL (THE) /IS 187	1.0 mi	929	15.7:1	8.3
PS/IS 104 FORT HAMILTON SCHOOL (THE)	1.1 mi	1,097	16.9:1	7.0
PS 176 OVINGTON	1.1 mi	1,110	15:1	7.2

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Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in NY.

Classroom Attention

B- 5.3 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 10.6:1

Instructional Commitment

C+ 4.3 / 10

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School Day Length 6.2 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,116

Diversity & Inclusion

A+ 9.5 / 10

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Diversity Index 69%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.1 / 10

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Enrollment 153

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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in NY

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 47.1%

Hispanic 23.5%

Asian 14.4%

Two or More 9.2%

Black 4.6%

Pacific Islander 1.3%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

440 OVINGTON AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11209

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Lutheran Elementary School of Bay Ridge may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. PS 69 VINCENT D GRIPPO SCHOOL (rated 9.0/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is PS 127 MCKINLEY PARK (rated 8.6/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, RALPH A FABRIZIO SCHOOL (rated 8.5/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Brooklyn, see our Brooklyn schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 0.7 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
PS/IS 30 MARY WHITE OVINGTON Brooklyn	0.1 mi	882	6.1
BAY RIDGE PREPATORY SCHOOL Brooklyn	0.2 mi	358	4.2
HIGH SCHOOL OF TELECOMMUNICATION ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY Brooklyn	0.3 mi	1,266	8.6
RALPH A FABRIZIO SCHOOL Brooklyn	0.3 mi	843	8.5
GATEWAY CITY ACADEMY Brooklyn	0.3 mi	39	6.7
PS 102 BAYVIEW (THE) Brooklyn	0.3 mi	1,071	7.5
SCHOOL OF MATH SCIENCE AND HEALTHY LIVING Brooklyn	0.5 mi	197	7.4
BAY RIDGE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Brooklyn	0.5 mi	81	7.2
BAY RIDGE CATHOLIC ACADEMY Brooklyn	0.6 mi	321	6.0
PS 506 SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM AND TECHNOLOGY (THE) Brooklyn	0.7 mi	378	6.7
PS 503 SCHOOL OF DISCOVERY (THE) Brooklyn	0.7 mi	586	6.6
PS 127 MCKINLEY PARK Brooklyn	0.7 mi	618	8.6
JHS 259 WILLIAM MCKINLEY Brooklyn	0.6 mi	1,724	8.3
MS 936 ARTS OFF 3RD Brooklyn	0.7 mi	463	8.7
SUNSET SCHOOL OF CULTURAL LEARNING Brooklyn	0.7 mi	214	7.6
OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP CATHOLIC ACADEMY OF BRO Brooklyn	0.6 mi	156	6.3
ST EPHREM CATHOLIC ACADEMY Brooklyn	0.7 mi	262	5.5
BAY RIDGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL Brooklyn	0.6 mi	359	6.8
PS 69 VINCENT D GRIPPO SCHOOL Brooklyn	0.7 mi	555	9.0
XAVERIAN HIGH SCHOOL Brooklyn	0.7 mi	1,625	3.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 11209 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$92,656

Median Home Value

$905,700

Median Rent

$1,857/mo

Population

70,756

College Educated

52.8%

Homeownership

35.8%

Avg Commute

44.6 min

Poverty Rate

11.3%

Median Age

41.9

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PARISHVILLE-HOPKINTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Parishville, NY	181	6.7
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Lutheran Elementary School of Bay Ridge

What grades does Lutheran Elementary School of Bay Ridge serve?

Lutheran Elementary School of Bay Ridge serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Lutheran Elementary School of Bay Ridge?

Lutheran Elementary School of Bay Ridge has an enrollment of approximately 153 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lutheran Elementary School of Bay Ridge?

The student-teacher ratio at Lutheran Elementary School of Bay Ridge is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Lutheran Elementary School of Bay Ridge rank in NY?

Lutheran Elementary School of Bay Ridge ranks #354 of 992 private schools in NY.

What is Lutheran Elementary School of Bay Ridge's MySchoolScout rating?

Lutheran Elementary School of Bay Ridge has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Lutheran Elementary School of Bay Ridge a private school?

Yes, Lutheran Elementary School of Bay Ridge is a private coeducational school with a Evangelical Lutheran Church in America affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Lutheran Elementary School of Bay Ridge a religious school?

Lutheran Elementary School of Bay Ridge has a Evangelical Lutheran Church in America religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 93 Walker's Paradise
Transit Score: 92 Rider’s Paradise
Bike Score: 80 Very Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 153
Gender Split: 45% M / 55% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10.6:1
Teachers (FTE): 14
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
School Day: 6.2 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Large City
County: Kings County
Phone: (718) 748-9502

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