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#670 of 3,177 private schools in CA

Top 21% of private schools

Grace Lutheran Elementary

Elementary School

856 W Newgrove Street, Lancaster, CA 93534

Private
66
Students
6.3:1
Student-Teacher
Kindergarten – 8th
Grades Served
Top 21%
in CA

About Grace Lutheran Elementary

Grace Lutheran Elementary is an private elementary school in Lancaster, CA 93534. The school serves approximately 66 students in grades Kindergarten – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 6.3:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.1/10, placing it in the 78.9th percentile among private schools in CA — an below average rating overall.

The school scores particularly well in classroom attention (8.5/10), ranked among private schools in CA. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $58,891, where 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Compared to the 41 public schools in Lancaster, Grace Lutheran Elementary rates lower overall (3.1 vs 3.8 average).

Compare to Public Schools

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How Grace Lutheran Elementary compares to 41 public schools serving similar grades in Lancaster, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
6.3:1
This School
vs
24.1:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
66
This School
vs
667
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
3.1
This School
vs
3.8
Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
Grace Lutheran Elementary (this school) 3.1
The Leadership Academy 4.9
RISE 3.1
Monte Vista Elementary 2.2
Life Source International Charter 4.1
Sunnydale Elementary 3.2
Lancaster Alternative and Virtual Academies 6.4
Sierra Elementary 3.3
Desert Sands Charter 5.0
El Dorado Elementary 2.4
Joshua Elementary 3.5
Desert View Elementary 2.2
Mariposa Elementary 3.3
Linda Verde Elementary 4.2
Piute Middle 4.7
iLEAD Lancaster Charter 4.1
Amargosa Creek Middle 3.6
John and Jacquelyn Miller Elementary 6.0
Assurance Learning Academy 4.0
Mission Academy 4.0
New Vista Middle 4.1

Showing 20 of 41 schools. View all schools in Lancaster

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)
A 8.5 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 6.3:1
🕐 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)
C 3.2 / 10
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Enrollment 66
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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

856 W Newgrove Street, Lancaster, CA 93534

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.2 mi
School Distance Rating
GRACE LUTHERAN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Lancaster 0.0 mi 3.1
LANCASTER-MONTESSORI PRE SCHOOL INC. Lancaster 0.1 mi 3.1
Seton, Inc. Lancaster 0.3 mi 3.1
Empower Generations Lancaster 0.4 mi 3.0
Antelope Valley Adventist School Lancaster 0.4 mi 3.1
ANTELOPE VALLEY ADVENTIST SCHOOL Lancaster 0.4 mi 3.1
ANTELOPE VALLEY ADVENTIST SCHOOL Lancaster 0.4 mi 3.1
RISE Lancaster 0.4 mi 3.1
The Leadership Academy Lancaster 0.4 mi 4.9
League of Angels Learning Center Lancaster 0.5 mi 3.1
Monte Vista Elementary Lancaster 0.6 mi 2.2
Life Source International Charter Lancaster 0.6 mi 4.1
Journey Int'l Cultural STEAM Academy Lancaster 0.6 mi 3.1
Sunnydale Elementary Lancaster 0.8 mi 3.2
Lancaster Alternative and Virtual Academies Lancaster 0.9 mi 6.4
Sierra Elementary Lancaster 1.0 mi 3.3
Antelope Valley High Lancaster 1.0 mi 5.6
CALVARY CHAPEL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Lancaster 1.1 mi 3.1
Mariposa Elementary Lancaster 1.4 mi 3.3
Desert Sands Charter Lancaster 1.2 mi 5.0

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 93534 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$58,891

Median Home Value

$339,900

Median Rent

$1,513/mo

Population

42,290

College Educated

17.5%

Homeownership

36.5%

Avg Commute

29.4 min

Poverty Rate

19.6%

Median Age

34.8

Similar Schools

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

School Rating
ANTELOPE VALLEY ADVENTIST SCHOOL Lancaster, CA 3.1
ANTELOPE VALLEY ADVENTIST SCHOOL Lancaster, CA 3.1
Antelope Valley Adventist School Lancaster, CA 3.1
NOAH'S ARK - HOPE CHAPEL CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Lancaster, CA 3.1
SBUSD Virtual Academy Imperial Beach, CA 3.1
Bethel Christian Academy El Sobrante, CA 3.2

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Grace Lutheran Elementary

What grades does Grace Lutheran Elementary serve?

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

How many students attend Grace Lutheran Elementary?

Grace Lutheran Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 66 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Grace Lutheran Elementary is 6.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Grace Lutheran Elementary rank in CA?

Grace Lutheran Elementary is ranked #670 out of 3,177 private schools in CA.

What is Grace Lutheran Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Grace Lutheran Elementary has a composite rating of 3.1 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.

Is Grace Lutheran Elementary a private school?

Yes, Grace Lutheran Elementary 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
66
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
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