Fingerlakes Adventist School in Cortland, NY, serves 18 students from kindergarten through eighth grade in a rural community setting.
The school operates with one teacher, resulting in a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 18:1.
It is affiliated with the General Conference of the Seventh Day Adventist Church and maintains a Seventh Day Adventist religious orientation.
Fingerlakes Adventist School offers co鈥揺ducational elementary and middle school programs within a small鈥搕own environment.
Enrollment size and grade span provide an intimate learning setting for families seeking a rural New York private school.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
18 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Fingerlakes Adventist School?
The application deadline for Fingerlakes Adventist School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to Fingerlakes Adventist School is Cortland Christian Academy (1.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Mary's School (0.9 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Mary's School ![St. Mary's School Photo]( "St. Mary's School Photo")
(Catholic)
61 N Main St
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 756-5614
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 756-5614
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 176 students Tuition listed
Cortland Christian Academy
(Baptist)
15 West Rd
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 756-5838
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 756-5838
1.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 101 students
Victory Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
2910 Douglas Rd
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 756-5770
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 756-5770
5.7 miles
Gr: K-11 | 15 students
1768 Dryden Rd
Freeville, NY 13068
(607) 347-4413
Freeville, NY 13068
(607) 347-4413
13 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 73 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Jennings Ck Amish School
(Amish)
431 Jennings Creek Rd
Marathon, NY 13803
Marathon, NY 13803
14.4 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 25 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Cortland Christian Academy
(Baptist)
15 West Rd
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 756-5838
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 756-5838
1.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 101 students
Victory Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
2910 Douglas Rd
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 756-5770
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 756-5770
5.7 miles
Gr: K-11 | 15 students
1768 Dryden Rd
Freeville, NY 13068
(607) 347-4413
Freeville, NY 13068
(607) 347-4413
13 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 73 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Marathon Christian Academy
(Baptist)
5 Park St.
Marathon, NY 13803
(607) 849-3824
Marathon, NY 13803
(607) 849-3824
14.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 32 students
Cincinnatus Christian Academy
(Baptist)
2809 Cincinnatus Road
Cincinnatus, NY 13040
(607) 863-3200
Cincinnatus, NY 13040
(607) 863-3200
15.8 miles
Gr: K-9 | 29 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Mary's School ![St. Mary's School Photo]( "St. Mary's School Photo")
(Catholic)
61 N Main St
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 756-5614
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 756-5614
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 176 students Tuition listed
Cortland Christian Academy
(Baptist)
15 West Rd
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 756-5838
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 756-5838
1.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 101 students
Victory Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
2910 Douglas Rd
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 756-5770
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 756-5770
5.7 miles
Gr: K-11 | 15 students
1768 Dryden Rd
Freeville, NY 13068
(607) 347-4413
Freeville, NY 13068
(607) 347-4413
13 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 73 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Jennings Ck Amish School
(Amish)
431 Jennings Creek Rd
Marathon, NY 13803
Marathon, NY 13803
14.4 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 25 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Mary's School ![St. Mary's School Photo]( "St. Mary's School Photo")
(Catholic)
61 N Main St
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 756-5614
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 756-5614
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 176 students Tuition listed
1768 Dryden Rd
Freeville, NY 13068
(607) 347-4413
Freeville, NY 13068
(607) 347-4413
13 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 73 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Marathon Christian Academy
(Baptist)
5 Park St.
Marathon, NY 13803
(607) 849-3824
Marathon, NY 13803
(607) 849-3824
14.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 32 students
Ithaca Montessori School
Montessori School
12 Ascot Pl
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 266-0788
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 266-0788
17.4 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 103 students Avg. class size: 21 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Eac Montessori School
Montessori School
120 E King Rd
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 277-7335
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 277-7335
21.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 219 students Avg. class size: 24 students Acceptance rate listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
111 Chestnut St
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 274-2183
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 274-2183
9520.1 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 265 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
302 W Buffalo St
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 274-2209
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 274-2209
9520.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 258 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Charter School
(Reading: 60-79%)
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
116 N Cayuga St
Ithaca, NY 14851
(607) 882-9220
Ithaca, NY 14851
(607) 882-9220
9520.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 98 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
520 Hudson St
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 274-2129
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 274-2129
9520.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 363 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
202 King St
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 274-2214
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 274-2214
9520.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 217 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
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