Lake Nelson SDA School is a warm and caring school who's mission is to raise up "God's stars" into a light that will shine bright in this world for God.
Lake Nelson Seventh day Adventist School is a part of this school system whose primary goal is to provide opportunities for students to accept Christ as their Savior, allow the Holy Sprit to transform their lives, and to fulfill the commission of preaching the gospel unto all the world.
The LNS Educational Program is predicated on the belief that each student is unique and of inestimable value.
Christian values and educational excellence are central to the development of the whole person.
Students are educated to accept service as away of life, to be sensitive to their church and community.
The student who graduates from LNS will have the skills necessary to be successful in further scholastic endeavors.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked NJ School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 239 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Lake Nelson Sda School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
239 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Lake Nelson SDA School is a warm and caring school who's mission is to raise up "God's stars" into a light that will shine bright in this world for God. Lake Nelson Seventh day Adventist School is a part of this school system whose primary goal is to provide opportunities for students to accept Christ as their Savior, allow the Holy Sprit to transform their lives, and to fulfill the commission of preaching the gospel unto all the world. The LNS Educational Program is predicated on the belief that each student is unique and of inestimable value. Christian values and educational excellence are central to the development of the whole person. Students are educated to accept service as away of life, to be sensitive to their church and community. The student who graduates from LNS will have the skills necessary to be successful in further scholastic endeavors.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lake Nelson Sda School's ranking?
Lake Nelson Sda School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for: Highest percentage of students of color and Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Lake Nelson Sda School?
The application deadline for Lake Nelson Sda School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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