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#1571 of 3,177 private schools in CA
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Bethany Lutheran
Elementary School
5100 Arbor Road, Long Beach, CA 90808
About Bethany Lutheran
Bethany Lutheran is an private elementary school in Long Beach, CA 90808. The school serves approximately 191 students in grades Kindergarten – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 12.7:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1/10, placing it in the 50.6th percentile among private schools in CA — an average rating overall.
The school scores particularly well in school profile (7.5/10), ranked among private schools in CA. Compared to the 61 public schools in Long Beach, Bethany Lutheran rates higher overall (6.1 vs 4.8 average).
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Bethany Lutheran compares to 61 public schools serving similar grades in Long Beach, CA
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Bethany Lutheran (this school) | 6.1 |
| Twain Elementary | 4.7 |
| Bancroft Middle | 4.2 |
| Burcham Elementary | 6.4 |
| Captain Raymond Collins | 4.6 |
| Henry | 5.1 |
| Marshall Academy of the Arts | 5.0 |
| Carver Elementary | 4.6 |
| Harte Elementary | 4.6 |
| Helen Keller Middle | 5.0 |
| Barton Elementary | 3.5 |
| Cubberley K-8 | 6.4 |
| Lindbergh STEM Academy | 7.0 |
| Hughes Middle | 4.4 |
| McKinley Elementary | 4.1 |
| Longfellow Elementary | 5.1 |
| Stanford Middle | 6.4 |
| Prisk Elementary | 6.7 |
| Emerson Parkside Academy | 8.2 |
| Grant Elementary | 3.0 |
| Bixby Elementary | 4.5 |
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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.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 45% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 2 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in CA
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Location
5100 Arbor Road, Long Beach, CA 90808
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| BETHANY LUTHERAN SCHOOL Long Beach | 0.1 mi | 6.1 |
| ST CYPRIAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Long Beach | 0.1 mi | 6.1 |
| St. Cyprian Elementary Long Beach | 0.1 mi | 6.1 |
| Twain Elementary Long Beach | 0.2 mi | 4.7 |
| Bancroft Middle Long Beach | 0.3 mi | 4.2 |
| LAKEWOOD CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS Long Beach | 0.3 mi | 6.1 |
| Lakewood High Lakewood | 0.7 mi | 5.2 |
| Intensive Learning Center Bellflower | 1.0 mi | 5.9 |
| Gompers Lakewood | 0.9 mi | 4.9 |
| Spectrum Center Schools-Lakewood High School Lakewood | 0.9 mi | 6.5 |
| Stephen Foster Elementary Bellflower | 1.1 mi | 7.7 |
| Holmes Elementary Lakewood | 1.0 mi | 7.4 |
| SPECTRUM CENTER- LONG BEACH MIDDLE COUNTRY CLUB Lakewood | 1.0 mi | 6.5 |
| Hoover Middle Lakewood | 1.0 mi | 4.6 |
| Riley Elementary Lakewood | 1.1 mi | 7.0 |
| Buena Vista High Lakewood | 1.3 mi | 6.5 |
| Odyssey STEM Academy Lakewood | 1.3 mi | 8.6 |
| MacArthur Elementary Lakewood | 1.2 mi | 6.4 |
| Bellflower Alternative Education Center Bellflower | 1.5 mi | 5.7 |
| ST PANCRATIUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Lakewood | 1.4 mi | 6.5 |
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| ASCENSION LUTHERAN SCHOOL Thousand Oaks, CA | 6.1 |
| Antioch Charter Academy II Antioch, CA | 6.1 |
| Ascension Lutheran Thousand Oaks, CA | 6.1 |
| Aspire College Academy Oakland, CA | 6.1 |
| BETHANY BAPTIST ELEMENTARY Long Beach, CA | 6.1 |
| BETHANY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Thousand Oaks, CA | 6.1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Bethany Lutheran
What grades does Bethany Lutheran serve?
Bethany Lutheran serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Bethany Lutheran?
Bethany Lutheran has an enrollment of approximately 191 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bethany Lutheran?
The student-teacher ratio at Bethany Lutheran is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Bethany Lutheran rank in CA?
Bethany Lutheran is ranked #1571 out of 3,177 private schools in CA.
What is Bethany Lutheran's MySchoolScout rating?
Bethany Lutheran has a composite rating of 6.1 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.
Is Bethany Lutheran a private school?
Yes, Bethany Lutheran is a private coeducational school. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 191
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- County
- Los Angeles
- Phone
- (562) 420-7783
- Data Year
- 2025–2026
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