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#1316 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Grace Lutheran School & Preschool
Elementary School · Huntington Beach, CA
A private elementary school in Huntington Beach, CA serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
5172 MCFADDEN AVE, Huntington Beach, CA 92649
- 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
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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
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Where Grace Lutheran School & Preschool sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 53Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 29Some Transit
- Bike 74Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,213/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Huntington Beach), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$121,604
Median home value
$1,070,800
Median rent
$2,554/mo
College educated
50.6%
Homeownership
58.1%
Poverty rate
5.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92649; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Lutheran School, Huntington BeachPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.0 mi | 233 | Compare → |
| Leport Schools - Huntington BeachPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–6 | 0.6 mi | 60 | Compare → |
| Village View ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 336 | Compare → |
| Leport Schools - Huntington HarborPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–6 | 0.7 mi | 21 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Grace Lutheran School & Preschool is listed in Huntington Beach, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Grace Lutheran School & Preschool
Grace Lutheran School & Preschool is a private elementary school in Huntington Beach, CA, serving approximately 236 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,316 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
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.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (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
- Area population (ZIP 92649)
- 35,504
- Area average commute
- 32.1 min
- Area median age
- 45.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 92649; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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