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#612 of 1,787 private schools in CA

Top 34% of private schools

Bethany Lutheran Elementary School

Elementary School

1011 ULATIS DR, Vacaville, CA 95687

Private

Enrollment

149

Student-Teacher

10.6:1

Score

6.8

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

California private schools

#612 of 1,787

In Vacaville

#2 of 5

public schools

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Bethany Lutheran Elementary School

6.8/10

Elementary School in Vacaville · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Bethany Lutheran Elementary School

Bethany Lutheran Elementary School is a private elementary school in Vacaville, CA. Bethany Lutheran Elementary School serves approximately 149 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Bethany Lutheran Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #612 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

How it compares0.6 pts above CA schools
  • This school 6.8 · Average
  • CA avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

At 149 students, Bethany Lutheran Elementary School 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.

Bethany Lutheran Elementary School 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 Bethany Lutheran Elementary School compares to 17 public schools serving similar grades in Vacaville, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
10.6:1
This School
vs
21.7:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
149
This School
vs
627
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.8
This School
vs
5.6
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 81.2% vs 0%
Hispanic 7.4% vs 0%
Asian 6.7% vs 0%
Black 4.7% vs 0%
Bethany Lutheran Elementary School Vacaville Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
Bethany Lutheran Elementary School (this school) 6.8
Vaca Pena Middle 4.6
Cooper Elementary 5.3
Fairmont Charter Elementary 4.9
Shereene Wilkerson Academy of Excellence
Edwin Markham Elementary 5.0
Jean Callison Elementary 4.8
Sierra Vista K-8 8.2
Kairos Public 3.9
Ernest Kimme Charter Academy 6.0
Eugene Padan Elementary 3.3
Cambridge Elementary 7.2
Browns Valley Elementary 6.9
Alamo Elementary 5.6
Hemlock Elementary 5.9
Foxboro Elementary 4.7
Willis Jepson Middle 6.6
Orchard Elementary 6.1

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 CA.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B+ 6.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 10.6:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A+ 9.6 / 10
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School Day Length 7.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,591.2
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C+ 4.0 / 10
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Diversity Index 33%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.1 / 10
View breakdown
Enrollment 149
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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 CA

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 81.2%
Hispanic 7.4%
Asian 6.7%
Black 4.7%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

1011 ULATIS DR, Vacaville, CA 95687

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Bethany Lutheran Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Sierra Vista K-8 (rated 8.2/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is THE ACADEMY OF 21ST CENTURY LEARNING (rated 8.1/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Cambridge Elementary (rated 7.2/10, 1.9 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Vacaville, see our Vacaville schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.3 mi
School Distance Rating
THE ACADEMY OF 21ST CENTURY LEARNING Vacaville 0.8 mi 8.1
Vaca Pena Middle Vacaville 0.8 mi 4.6
NOTRE DAME SCHOOL Vacaville 1.0 mi 6.2
Fairmont Charter Elementary Vacaville 1.0 mi 4.9
Cooper Elementary Vacaville 0.9 mi 5.3
Shereene Wilkerson Academy of Excellence Vacaville 1.1 mi
Will C. Wood High Vacaville 1.2 mi 6.1
Edwin Markham Elementary Vacaville 1.2 mi 5.0
Sierra Vista K-8 Vacaville 1.4 mi 8.2
Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy Vacaville 1.2 mi 7.0
Stetson Academy Vacaville 1.5 mi
Jean Callison Elementary Vacaville 1.4 mi 4.8
VACAVILLE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS Vacaville 1.6 mi 5.9
Cambridge Elementary Vacaville 1.9 mi 7.2
Eugene Padan Elementary Vacaville 1.8 mi 3.3
Kairos Public Vacaville 1.6 mi 3.9
Ernest Kimme Charter Academy Vacaville 1.7 mi 6.0
VACAVILLE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS Vacaville 1.9 mi 5.7
Browns Valley Elementary Vacaville 2.0 mi 6.9
Foxboro Elementary Vacaville 2.3 mi 4.7

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 95687 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$106,648

Median Home Value

$583,800

Median Rent

$2,250/mo

Population

69,741

College Educated

24.5%

Homeownership

66.3%

Avg Commute

27.9 min

Poverty Rate

7.2%

Median Age

38

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Bethany Lutheran Elementary School

What grades does Bethany Lutheran Elementary School serve?

Bethany Lutheran Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Bethany Lutheran Elementary School?

Bethany Lutheran Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 149 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bethany Lutheran Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Bethany Lutheran Elementary School 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 Bethany Lutheran Elementary School rank in CA?

Bethany Lutheran Elementary School ranks #612 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is Bethany Lutheran Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Bethany Lutheran Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Bethany Lutheran Elementary School a private school?

Yes, Bethany Lutheran Elementary School is a private coeducational school with a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Bethany Lutheran Elementary School a religious school?

Bethany Lutheran Elementary School has a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
74 Very Walkable
Transit Score
32 Some Transit
Bike Score
61 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
149
Gender Split
54% M / 46% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
14
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
School Day
7.2 hours
Days Per Year
221 days
Setting
Small Suburb
County
Solano County

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