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#1316 of 1,787 private schools in CA

Grace Lutheran School & Preschool

Elementary School

5172 MCFADDEN AVE, Huntington Beach, CA 92649

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

236

Student-Teacher

12.2:1

Score

5.6

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

236

Student-Teacher

12.2:1

Score

5.6

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

California private schools

#1,316 of 1,787

In Huntington Beach

#12 of 12

public schools

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About Grace Lutheran School & Preschool

Grace Lutheran School & Preschool is a private elementary school in Huntington Beach, CA. Grace Lutheran School & Preschool serves approximately 236 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Grace Lutheran School & Preschool has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,316 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

How it compares0.6 pts below CA schools

5.6

This school 5.6 · Average
CA avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

Grace Lutheran School & Preschool 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 Grace Lutheran School & Preschool compares to 27 public schools serving similar grades in Huntington Beach, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.2:1

This School

23.8:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

236

This School

520

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

5.6

This School

7.3

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 74.6% vs 0%

Hispanic 11.9% vs 0%

Asian 8.9% vs 0%

Black 1.7% vs 0%

Grace Lutheran School & Preschool Huntington Beach Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Grace Lutheran School & Preschool (this school)	—	236	12.2:1	5.6
Village View Elementary	0.6 mi	336	21:1	5.3
Circle View Elementary	1.1 mi	616	25.7:1	8.1
Schroeder Elementary	1.2 mi	469	23.4:1	8.5
Harbour View Elementary	1.3 mi	616	25.7:1	7.3
Helen Stacey Middle	1.4 mi	864	22.7:1	8.4
Ada Clegg Elementary	1.4 mi	473	24.9:1	8.4
Spring View Middle	1.6 mi	366	18.3:1	7.2
College View Elementary	1.6 mi	307	23.6:1	7.3
Marine View Middle	1.9 mi	647	24.9:1	7.4
Golden View Elementary	2.3 mi	341	24.4:1	4.2
Hope View Elementary	2.4 mi	561	24.4:1	6.1
Mesa View Middle	2.6 mi	693	23.9:1	8.6
Sycamore Creek Community Charter	2.9 mi	162	27:1	6.8
Oak View Elementary	3.0 mi	496	23.6:1	5.0
Huntington Seacliff Elementary	3.7 mi	546	23.7:1	6.7
Lake View Elementary	3.7 mi	389	22.9:1	6.8
Agnes L. Smith Elementary	4.9 mi	576	25:1	7.6
Ethel Dwyer Middle	5.0 mi	943	25.5:1	7.3
Kinetic Academy	5.0 mi	346	18.2:1	7.7
Newland (William T.) Elementary	5.5 mi	501	22.8:1	8.0

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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 5.8 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 12.2:1

Instructional Commitment

C+ 4.1 / 10

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School Day Length 6.5 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,144

Diversity & Inclusion

B- 4.7 / 10

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Diversity Index 41%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.1 / 10

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Enrollment 236

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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 74.6%

Hispanic 11.9%

Asian 8.9%

Pacific Islander 2.1%

Black 1.7%

Native American 0.8%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

5172 MCFADDEN AVE, Huntington Beach, CA 92649

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Grace Lutheran School & Preschool may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Schroeder Elementary (rated 8.5/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Ada Clegg Elementary (rated 8.4/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Circle View Elementary (rated 8.1/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Huntington Beach, see our Huntington Beach schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.0 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Grace Lutheran School, Huntington Beach Huntington Beach	0.0 mi	233	—
Village View Elementary Huntington Beach	0.6 mi	336	5.3
LEPORT SCHOOLS - HUNTINGTON BEACH Huntington Beach	0.6 mi	60	6.8
LePort Schools - Huntington Harbor Hungtington Beach	0.7 mi	21	—
CARDEN CONSERVATORY Huntington Beach	0.8 mi	88	7.9
MONTESSORI CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Huntington Beach	0.8 mi	39	5.9
Marina High Huntington Beach	0.8 mi	2,007	8.7
Carden Conservatory Huntington Beach	0.8 mi	88	—
Montessori Child Development Center Huntington Beach	0.9 mi	19	—
Circle View Elementary Huntington Beach	1.1 mi	616	8.1
ST BONAVENTURE Huntington Beach	1.2 mi	571	5.8
Harbour View Elementary Huntington Beach	1.3 mi	616	7.3
Schroeder Elementary Huntington Beach	1.2 mi	469	8.5
Helen Stacey Middle Huntington Beach	1.4 mi	864	8.4
Ada Clegg Elementary Huntington Beach	1.4 mi	473	8.4
Spring View Middle Huntington Beach	1.6 mi	366	7.2
HEBREW ACADEMY Huntington Beach	1.6 mi	204	7.6
College View Elementary Huntington Beach	1.6 mi	307	7.3
Marine View Middle Huntington Beach	1.9 mi	647	7.4
Eastwood Elementary Westminster	2.0 mi	545	8.0

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 92649 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$121,604

Median Home Value

$1,070,800

Median Rent

$2,554/mo

Population

35,504

College Educated

50.6%

Homeownership

58.1%

Avg Commute

32.1 min

Poverty Rate

5.9%

Median Age

45.1

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Anderson Heights Elementary Anderson, CA	284	5.6
BETHEL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Redding, CA	321	5.6
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Grace Lutheran School & Preschool

What grades does Grace Lutheran School & Preschool serve?

Grace Lutheran School & Preschool serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Grace Lutheran School & Preschool?

Grace Lutheran School & Preschool has an enrollment of approximately 236 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Grace Lutheran School & Preschool?

The student-teacher ratio at Grace Lutheran School & Preschool is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Grace Lutheran School & Preschool rank in CA?

Grace Lutheran School & Preschool ranks #1,316 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is Grace Lutheran School & Preschool's MySchoolScout rating?

Grace Lutheran School & Preschool has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Grace Lutheran School & Preschool a private school?

Yes, Grace Lutheran School & Preschool is a private coeducational school with a Other Lutheran affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Grace Lutheran School & Preschool a religious school?

Grace Lutheran School & Preschool has a Other Lutheran religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 53 Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score: 29 Some Transit
Bike Score: 74 Very Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 236
Gender Split: 48% M / 52% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.2:1
Teachers (FTE): 19
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Other Lutheran
School Day: 6.5 hours
Days Per Year: 176 days
Setting: Large Suburb
County: Orange County
Phone: (714) 899-1600

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