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Christ Lutheran School

Elementary School

760 VICTORIA ST, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

222

Student-Teacher

14.2:1

Score

6.0

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

222

Student-Teacher

14.2:1

Score

6.0

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

California private schools

#1,051 of 1,787

In Costa Mesa

#6 of 9

public schools

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About Christ Lutheran School

Christ Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Costa Mesa, CA. Christ Lutheran School serves approximately 222 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Christ Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,051 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

How it comparesOn par with CA schools

6.0

This school 6.0 · Average
CA avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

Christ Lutheran 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 Christ Lutheran School compares to 34 public schools serving similar grades in Costa Mesa, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.2:1

This School

17.3:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

222

This School

504

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

6.0

This School

7.5

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 62.2% vs 0%

Hispanic 10.8% vs 0%

Asian 6.8% vs 0%

Black 1.4% vs 0%

Christ Lutheran School Costa Mesa Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Christ Lutheran School (this school)	—	222	14.2:1	6.0
Wilson Elementary	0.2 mi	354	20.8:1	6.5
Pomona Elementary	0.3 mi	290	19.3:1	7.7
Everett A. Rea Elementary	0.3 mi	346	18.2:1	8.7
Victoria Elementary	0.6 mi	293	16.3:1	7.2
Whittier Elementary	1.1 mi	457	16.9:1	6.8
College Park Elementary	1.2 mi	471	18.8:1	8.0
Adams Elementary	1.4 mi	326	15.5:1	8.9
Heinz Kaiser Elementary	1.7 mi	520	20.8:1	9.1
Woodland Elementary	1.8 mi	455	19.8:1	8.0
Costa Mesa High	1.8 mi	1,761	18.7:1	7.8
Newport Heights Elementary	1.9 mi	478	19.9:1	8.0
International School for Science and Culture	1.9 mi	114	19:1	4.1
Maude B. Davis Elementary	2.0 mi	560	24.3:1	8.9
Mariners Elementary	2.1 mi	555	19.1:1	8.2
Monte Vista Independent Study	2.1 mi	62	10.3:1	5.9
Killybrooke Elementary	2.4 mi	445	21.2:1	8.5
Charles W. Tewinkle Middle	2.4 mi	514	16.6:1	6.7
California Elementary	2.5 mi	366	19.3:1	9.2
Horace Ensign Intermediate	2.5 mi	924	22:1	8.9
Sonora Elementary	2.5 mi	376	19.8:1	8.4

Showing 20 of 34 schools. View all schools in Costa 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

B- 4.9 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 14.2:1

Instructional Commitment

B- 5.1 / 10

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School Day Length 7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,176

Diversity & Inclusion

B+ 6.7 / 10

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Diversity Index 57%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.1 / 10

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Enrollment 222

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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 62.2%

Hispanic 10.8%

Two or More 10.4%

Pacific Islander 7.7%

Asian 6.8%

Black 1.4%

Native American 0.9%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

760 VICTORIA ST, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Christ Lutheran School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Heinz Kaiser Elementary (rated 9.1/10, 1.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Adams Elementary (rated 8.9/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Everett A. Rea Elementary (rated 8.7/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Costa Mesa, see our Costa Mesa schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.7 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Wilson Elementary Costa Mesa	0.2 mi	354	6.5
Pomona Elementary Costa Mesa	0.3 mi	290	7.7
Page Private-Costa Mesa Costa Mesa	0.3 mi	92	—
PAGE ACADEMY Costa Mesa	0.3 mi	48	7.8
Everett A. Rea Elementary Costa Mesa	0.3 mi	346	8.7
Estancia High Costa Mesa	0.4 mi	1,030	8.0
Waldorf School of Orange County Costa Mesa	0.6 mi	280	—
THE WALDORF SCHOOL OF ORANGE COUNTY Costa Mesa	0.6 mi	277	6.8
Victoria Elementary Costa Mesa	0.6 mi	293	7.2
Whittier Elementary Costa Mesa	1.1 mi	457	6.8
Adams Elementary Costa Mesa	1.4 mi	326	8.9
College Park Elementary Costa Mesa	1.2 mi	471	8.0
Carden Hall, Inc Newport Beach	1.6 mi	440	—
CARDEN HALL Newport Beach	1.6 mi	407	7.3
Pacifica Christian High School-Orange County Newport Beach	1.8 mi	350	—
RENASCENCE SCHOOL INTERNATIONAL Costa Mesa	1.8 mi	140	8.6
Early College High Costa Mesa	1.9 mi	200	9.5
Newport Heights Elementary Costa Mesa	1.9 mi	478	8.0
WOODLAND CHILD DEVT CENTER Costa Mesa	1.7 mi	35	3.9
Heinz Kaiser Elementary Costa Mesa	1.7 mi	520	9.1

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 92627 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$105,039

Median Home Value

$1,074,900

Median Rent

$2,299/mo

Population

60,751

College Educated

41.7%

Homeownership

37.1%

Avg Commute

22.1 min

Poverty Rate

9.3%

Median Age

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Beresford Elementary San Mateo, CA	212	6.0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Christ Lutheran School

What grades does Christ Lutheran School serve?

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

How many students attend Christ Lutheran School?

Christ Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 222 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Christ Lutheran School is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Christ Lutheran School rank in CA?

Christ Lutheran School ranks #1,051 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is Christ Lutheran School's MySchoolScout rating?

Christ Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 School a private school?

Yes, Christ Lutheran 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 Christ Lutheran School a religious school?

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

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 41 Car-Dependent
Transit Score: 41 Some Transit
Bike Score: 81 Very Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 222
Gender Split: 43% M / 57% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.2:1
Teachers (FTE): 16
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
School Day: 7 hours
Days Per Year: 168 days
Setting: Midsize City
County: Orange County
Phone: (949) 631-1611

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