Below Average
#1594 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Mission Lutheran School
Elementary School · Laguna Niguel, CA
A private elementary school in Laguna Niguel, CA serving grades Pre-K – TK.
24360 YOSEMITE RD, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
- 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat 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.
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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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Getting around & local context
- Walk 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,036/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$140,605
Median home value
$1,123,000
Median rent
$2,819/mo
College educated
59.3%
Homeownership
66.5%
Poverty rate
5.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92677; 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)
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Mission Lutheran School is listed in Laguna Niguel, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Mission Lutheran School
Mission Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Laguna Niguel, CA, serving approximately 37 students in grades Pre-K-TK with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,594 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mission Lutheran School
What grades does Mission Lutheran School serve?
Mission Lutheran School serves students in grades Pre-K through TK.
How many students attend Mission Lutheran School?
Mission Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 37 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mission Lutheran School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mission Lutheran School is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Mission Lutheran School rank in CA?
Mission Lutheran School ranks #1,594 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is Mission Lutheran School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mission Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Mission Lutheran School a private school?
Yes, Mission Lutheran School is a private coeducational school with a Evangelical Lutheran Church in America affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Mission Lutheran School a religious school?
Mission Lutheran School has a Evangelical Lutheran Church in America religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – TK
- Enrollment
- 37
- Gender Split
- 11% M / 89% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
- School Day
- 6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Orange County
- Phone
- (949) 643-8311
- Area population (ZIP 92677)
- 64,023
- Area average commute
- 26.5 min
- Area median age
- 47.7
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 92677; 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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