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#2095 of 3,177 private schools in CA

Christ Lutheran Church and School

Elementary School

28850 South Western Avenue, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275

Private
167
Students
14.5:1
Student-Teacher
Kindergarten – 8th
Grades Served
#2095 of 3,177 in CA

About Christ Lutheran Church and School

Christ Lutheran Church and School is an private elementary school in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275. The school serves approximately 167 students in grades Kindergarten – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 14.5:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8/10, placing it in the 34.1th percentile among private schools in CA — an above average rating overall.

The school scores particularly well in school profile (7.5/10), ranked among private schools in CA. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $175,212, where 69% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Compared to the 10 public schools in Rancho Palos Verdes, Christ Lutheran Church and School rates higher overall (8.8 vs 7.1 average).

Compare to Public Schools

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How Christ Lutheran Church and School compares to 10 public schools serving similar grades in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
This School
vs
23:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
167
This School
vs
575
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
8.8
This School
vs
7.1
Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
Christ Lutheran Church and School (this school) 8.8
Crestwood Street STEAM Magnet 6.8
Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle 7.4
Miraleste Intermediate 7.6
Mira Catalina Elementary 7.9
Soleado Elementary 7.5
Ridgecrest Intermediate 7.0
Silver Spur Elementary 6.7
Cornerstone at Pedregal Elementary 7.3
Vista Grande Elementary 6.5
Point Vicente 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

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)
C+ 3.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 14.5:1
🕐 Instructional Commitment

Data Unavailable

🌍 Diversity & Inclusion

Data Unavailable

📍 Community Context

Data Unavailable

🏛️ School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 7.5 / 10
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Enrollment 167
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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

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Location

28850 South Western Avenue, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.8 mi
School Distance Rating
CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH & SCHOOL Rancho Palos Verdes 0.0 mi 8.8
Park Western Place Elementary San Pedro 0.5 mi 7.2
Crestwood Street STEAM Magnet Rancho Palos Verdes 0.5 mi 6.8
BRIGHTER DAYS MONTESSORI SCHOOL Rancho Palos Verdes 0.7 mi 8.8
Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle Rancho Palos Verdes 0.7 mi 7.4
MARY STAR OF THE SEA HIGH SCHOOL San Pedro 0.8 mi 6.0
Taper Avenue Elementary San Pedro 0.8 mi 5.0
Mary Star of the Sea High School San Pedro 0.9 mi 6.0
William J. Johnston Community Day San Pedro 0.9 mi 5.2
HOLY TRINITY SCHOOL San Pedro 1.0 mi 6.0
Ernest P. Willenberg Special Education Center San Pedro 1.1 mi 6.6
Bandini Street Elementary San Pedro 1.0 mi 6.0
Seventh Street Elementary Arts Integration Magnet San Pedro 1.3 mi 8.2
Miraleste Intermediate Rancho Palos Verdes 1.1 mi 7.6
ROLLING HILLS PREPARATORY San Pedro 1.6 mi 6.0
Barton Hill Elementary San Pedro 1.5 mi 7.3
MARY STAR OF THE SEA ELEMENTARY San Pedro 1.6 mi 6.0
Cabrillo Avenue Elementary San Pedro 1.7 mi 6.8
San Pedro Senior High San Pedro 2.0 mi 7.3
Mira Catalina Elementary Rancho Palos Verdes 1.8 mi 7.9

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 90275 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$175,212

Median Home Value

$1,543,300

Median Rent

$3,501/mo

Population

41,367

College Educated

69.2%

Homeownership

80.6%

Avg Commute

34.3 min

Poverty Rate

4.1%

Median Age

49.8

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
American River Collegiate Academy Rocklin, CA 8.8
Annalee Avenue Elementary Carson, CA 8.8
BELMONT OAKS ACADEMY Belmont, CA 8.8
Belmont Oaks Academy Belmont, CA 8.8
CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH & SCHOOL Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 8.8
Charles Armstrong School Belmont, CA 8.8

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Christ Lutheran Church and School

What grades does Christ Lutheran Church and School serve?

Christ Lutheran Church and School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Christ Lutheran Church and School?

Christ Lutheran Church and School has an enrollment of approximately 167 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Christ Lutheran Church and School?

The student-teacher ratio at Christ Lutheran Church and School is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Christ Lutheran Church and School rank in CA?

Christ Lutheran Church and School is ranked #2095 out of 3,177 private schools in CA.

What is Christ Lutheran Church and School's MySchoolScout rating?

Christ Lutheran Church and School has a composite rating of 8.8 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.

Is Christ Lutheran Church and School a private school?

Yes, Christ Lutheran Church and School 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.

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
167
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
12
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
County
Los Angeles
Data Year
2025–2026

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Data Sources: School Info: NCES PSS (SY 2024-25) Neighborhood: Census ACS (2019-2023) Ratings: MySchoolScout (2024) Full data source details