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Red Hill Lutheran School

Elementary School

13200 RED HILL AVE, Tustin, CA 92780

Private

Enrollment

402

Student-Teacher

8.6:1

Score

6.0

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

California private schools

#1,050 of 1,787

In Tustin

#4 of 5

public schools

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6.0/10

Elementary School in Tustin · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Red Hill Lutheran School

Red Hill Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Tustin, CA. Red Hill Lutheran School serves approximately 402 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 8.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Red Hill Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,050 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

How it comparesOn par with CA schools
  • This school 6.0 · Average
  • CA avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

At 8.6:1 students to teachers, Red Hill Lutheran School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Red Hill 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 Red Hill Lutheran School compares to 22 public schools serving similar grades in Tustin, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
8.6:1
This School
vs
26.5:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
402
This School
vs
568
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.0
This School
vs
5.6
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 79.6% vs 0%
Asian 8% vs 0%
Hispanic 5.2% vs 0%
Black 2% vs 0%
Red Hill Lutheran School Tustin Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
Red Hill Lutheran School (this school) 6.0
C. E. Utt Middle 4.5
Tustin Connect 8.1
Barbara Benson Elementary 4.5
Columbus Tustin Middle 5.8
Guin Foss Elementary 4.9
Benjamin F. Beswick Elementary 5.2
Tustin Ranch Elementary 5.6
Helen Estock Elementary 2.5
W. R. Nelson Elementary 3.0
OCCS:CHEP/PCHS 7.2
Sycamore Magnet Academy 4.5
Loma Vista Elementary 4.0
Ladera Elementary 5.9
Myford Elementary 7.2
Pioneer Middle 7.0
Robert Heideman Elementary 3.6
Hewes Middle 6.5
Arroyo Elementary 6.7
Heritage Elementary 8.5
Hicks Canyon Elementary 7.3

Showing 20 of 22 schools. View all schools in Tustin

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
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A- 7.7 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 8.6:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C 3.3 / 10
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School Day Length 6.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,103.6
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C+ 4.1 / 10
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Diversity Index 35%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.1 / 10
View breakdown
Enrollment 402
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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 79.6%
Asian 8.0%
Hispanic 5.2%
Two or More 3.5%
Black 2.0%
Pacific Islander 1.0%
Native American 0.7%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

13200 RED HILL AVE, Tustin, CA 92780

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Red Hill Lutheran School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Tustin Memorial Elementary (rated 7.7/10, 0.7 miles away, in nearby Santa Ana), which scores notably higher. Another option is FAIRMONT PRIVATE SCHOOL, NORTH TUSTIN CAMPUS (rated 7.5/10, 0.9 miles away, in nearby North Tustin), which scores notably higher. Additionally, GRACE HARBOR SCHOOL (rated 6.7/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Tustin, see our Tustin schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.3 mi
School Distance Rating
Red Hill Lutheran Tustin 0.0 mi
Grace Global Vision Tustin 0.2 mi
Hillview High (Continuation) Tustin 0.5 mi 6.7
C. E. Utt Middle Tustin 0.5 mi 4.5
RED HILL MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL Tustin 0.5 mi
EDGEWOOD PREPRIMARY ACADEMY Tustin 0.5 mi
Barbara Benson Elementary Tustin 0.7 mi 4.5
GRACE HARBOR SCHOOL Tustin 0.7 mi 6.7
Tustin Connect Tustin 0.6 mi 8.1
Newport Avenue Preschool and Kindergarten Tustin 0.7 mi
Tustin Memorial Elementary Santa Ana 0.7 mi 7.7
Tustin High Tustin 0.8 mi 6.7
Fairmont Private Schools Santa Ana 0.9 mi
FAIRMONT PRIVATE SCHOOL, NORTH TUSTIN CAMPUS North Tustin 0.9 mi 7.5
LEARNING CORNER North Tustin 1.0 mi
Guin Foss Elementary Tustin 1.0 mi 4.9
Columbus Tustin Middle Tustin 1.0 mi 5.8
FOOTHILL MONTESSORI SCHOOL Santa Ana 1.2 mi
Benjamin F. Beswick Elementary Tustin 1.1 mi 5.2
W. R. Nelson Elementary Tustin 1.3 mi 3.0

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 92780 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$98,647

Median Home Value

$832,200

Median Rent

$2,211/mo

Population

54,495

College Educated

35.5%

Homeownership

45.8%

Avg Commute

23.4 min

Poverty Rate

11.1%

Median Age

35.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Red Hill Lutheran School

What grades does Red Hill Lutheran School serve?

Red Hill Lutheran School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Red Hill Lutheran School?

Red Hill Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 402 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Red Hill Lutheran School?

The student-teacher ratio at Red Hill Lutheran School is 8.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Red Hill Lutheran School rank in CA?

Red Hill Lutheran School ranks #1,050 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is Red Hill Lutheran School's MySchoolScout rating?

Red Hill 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 Red Hill Lutheran School a private school?

Yes, Red Hill 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 Red Hill Lutheran School a religious school?

Red Hill Lutheran School has a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
36 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
43 Some Transit
Bike Score
52 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
402
Gender Split
51% M / 49% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
47
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
School Day
6.2 hours
Days Per Year
178 days
Setting
Small City
County
Orange County

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