Below Average

#1640 of 1,787 private schools in CA

Christ Lutheran Elementary

Elementary School

7921 LA MESA BLVD, La Mesa, CA 91942

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

212

Student-Teacher

17.7:1

Score

4.7

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Enrollment

212

Student-Teacher

17.7:1

Score

4.7

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

California private schools

#1,640 of 1,787

In La Mesa

#6 of 6

public schools

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About Christ Lutheran Elementary

Christ Lutheran Elementary is a private elementary school in La Mesa, CA. Christ Lutheran Elementary serves approximately 212 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Christ Lutheran Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,640 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

How it compares1.5 pts below CA schools

4.7

This school 4.7 · Below Average
CA avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

Christ Lutheran Elementary 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.

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How Christ Lutheran Elementary compares to 24 public schools serving similar grades in La Mesa, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio

17.7:1

This School

24.1:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

212

This School

488

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

4.7

This School

5.6

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 78.8% vs 0%

Hispanic 9% vs 0%

Asian 7.1% vs 0%

Black 2.8% vs 0%

Christ Lutheran Elementary La Mesa Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Christ Lutheran Elementary (this school)	—	212	17.7:1	4.7
La Mesa Dale Elementary	0.7 mi	520	27.4:1	6.9
La Mesa Arts Academy	0.8 mi	1,057	22.5:1	8.6
Maryland Avenue Elementary	1.0 mi	485	23.1:1	6.2
JCS - Manzanita	1.0 mi	200	12.5:1	8.6
The Learning Choice Academy - East County	1.1 mi	440	20:1	6.8
Sparrow Academy	1.1 mi	348	26.8:1	6.8
Lemon Avenue Elementary	1.1 mi	513	27:1	6.0
Rolando Elementary	1.2 mi	449	28.1:1	3.8
Murray Manor Elementary	1.6 mi	568	25.8:1	4.7
Vista La Mesa Academy	1.7 mi	531	24.1:1	5.7
Parkway Sports and Health Science Academy	2.2 mi	690	19.2:1	6.5
Murdock Elementary	2.5 mi	617	23.7:1	6.9
Northmont Elementary	2.6 mi	427	26.7:1	4.4
Bancroft Elementary	2.8 mi	442	26:1	2.8
Fletcher Hills Elementary	3.1 mi	612	26.6:1	7.3
Avondale Elementary	3.3 mi	326	25.1:1	4.9
Highlands Elementary	3.4 mi	446	27.9:1	4.5
Casa de Oro Elementary	3.4 mi	346	23.1:1	4.1
Sweetwater Springs Elementary	3.9 mi	447	24.8:1	5.9
Loma Elementary	4.1 mi	326	27.2:1	3.9

Showing 20 of 24 schools. View all schools in La Mesa

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

C 3.3 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 17.7:1

Instructional Commitment

B- 4.8 / 10

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School Day Length 6.5 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,170

Diversity & Inclusion

C+ 4.3 / 10

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Diversity Index 36%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.1 / 10

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Enrollment 212

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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 78.8%

Hispanic 9.0%

Asian 7.1%

Black 2.8%

Pacific Islander 1.9%

Native American 0.5%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

7921 LA MESA BLVD, La Mesa, CA 91942

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Christ Lutheran Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. La Mesa Dale Elementary (rated 6.9/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Sparrow Academy (rated 6.8/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Maryland Avenue Elementary (rated 6.2/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in La Mesa, see our La Mesa schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.7 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
ST MARTIN OF TOURS ACADEMY La Mesa	0.3 mi	190	5.6
Brookshire International Academy La Mesa	0.3 mi	180	—
TAPROOT MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN La Mesa	0.5 mi	4	—
An-Nur Learning Academy La Mesa	0.5 mi	114	—
La Mesa Dale Elementary La Mesa	0.7 mi	520	6.9
Acton Academy San Diego East La Mesa	0.6 mi	18	—
La Mesa Arts Academy La Mesa	0.8 mi	1,057	8.6
Helix High La Mesa	1.0 mi	2,544	7.9
Maryland Avenue Elementary La Mesa	1.0 mi	485	6.2
EXCELSIOR ACADEMY La Mesa	1.0 mi	24	—
JCS - Manzanita La Mesa	1.0 mi	200	8.6
The Learning Choice Academy - East County La Mesa	1.1 mi	440	6.8
Sparrow Academy La Mesa	1.1 mi	348	6.8
Lemon Avenue Elementary La Mesa	1.1 mi	513	6.0
Rolando Elementary La Mesa	1.2 mi	449	3.8
St. John of the Cross School Lemon Grove	1.5 mi	125	—
WARREN-WALKER SCHOOL-LA MESA La Mesa	1.3 mi	90	5.5
Harriet Tubman Village Charter San Diego	1.3 mi	445	5.4
Murray Manor Elementary La Mesa	1.6 mi	568	4.7
Lemon Grove Academy Elementary Lemon Grove	1.7 mi	421	5.0

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 91942 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$81,262

Median Home Value

$689,300

Median Rent

$1,934/mo

Population

40,920

College Educated

38.2%

Homeownership

44%

Avg Commute

24.7 min

Poverty Rate

12.7%

Median Age

37.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Christ Lutheran Elementary

What grades does Christ Lutheran Elementary serve?

Christ Lutheran Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Christ Lutheran Elementary?

Christ Lutheran Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 212 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Christ Lutheran Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Christ Lutheran Elementary is 17.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Christ Lutheran Elementary rank in CA?

Christ Lutheran Elementary ranks #1,640 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is Christ Lutheran Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Christ Lutheran Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Christ Lutheran Elementary a private school?

Yes, Christ Lutheran Elementary 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 Christ Lutheran Elementary a religious school?

Christ Lutheran Elementary has a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 89 Very Walkable
Transit Score: 48 Some Transit
Bike Score: 30 Somewhat Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment: 212
Gender Split: 52% M / 48% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 17.7:1
Teachers (FTE): 12
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
School Day: 6.5 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Large Suburb
County: San Diego County
Phone: (619) 462-5211

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