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#1291 of 1,787 private schools in CA

Reformation Lutheran School

Elementary School

4670 MOUNT ABERNATHY AVE, San Diego, CA 92117

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

117

Student-Teacher

16.7:1

Score

5.6

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

117

Student-Teacher

16.7:1

Score

5.6

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

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#1,291 of 1,787

In San Diego

#43 of 56

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About Reformation Lutheran School

Reformation Lutheran School is a private elementary school in San Diego, CA. Reformation Lutheran School serves approximately 117 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Reformation Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,291 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

At 117 students, Reformation Lutheran School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

Reformation 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 Reformation Lutheran School compares to 248 public schools serving similar grades in San Diego, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio

16.7:1

This School

22.5:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

117

This School

477

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

5.6

This School

6.7

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 55.6% vs 0%

Black 11.1% vs 0%

Hispanic 11.1% vs 0%

Asian 5.1% vs 0%

Reformation Lutheran School San Diego Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Reformation Lutheran School (this school)	—	117	16.7:1	5.6
Lafayette Elementary	0.2 mi	205	14.6:1	5.5
Sequoia Elementary	0.4 mi	170	17:1	6.9
Clairemont Canyons Academy	0.6 mi	322	18.9:1	5.3
Kavod Charter	0.6 mi	399	19:1	8.8
Innovation Middle	0.7 mi	345	18.2:1	7.4
Creative Performing and Media Arts	0.8 mi	695	19.3:1	5.2
Mt. Everest Academy	1.0 mi	205	18.6:1	9.2
High Tech Middle Mesa	1.0 mi	338	17.8:1	7.5
High Tech Elementary Mesa	1.0 mi	444	24.7:1	7.1
Hawthorne Elementary	1.2 mi	256	25.6:1	8.2
Ross Elementary	1.3 mi	193	21.4:1	6.7
John Muir Language Academy	1.3 mi	277	21.3:1	5.0
Riley/New Dawn	1.4 mi	164	8.2:1	5.8
Field Elementary	1.6 mi	263	20.2:1	8.8
Holmes Elementary	1.6 mi	503	25.1:1	9.2
Whitman Elementary	1.9 mi	107	21.4:1	6.1
Marston Middle	2.1 mi	674	23.2:1	8.5
Angier Elementary	2.2 mi	401	21.1:1	6.1
Whittier K-12	2.3 mi	71	10.1:1	3.5
Linda Vista Elementary	2.4 mi	372	20.7:1	4.3

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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

C+ 3.8 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 16.7:1

Instructional Commitment

C+ 3.5 / 10

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School Day Length 6.5 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,111.5

Diversity & Inclusion

A- 7.9 / 10

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Diversity Index 65%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.1 / 10

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Enrollment 117

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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 55.6%

Black 11.1%

Hispanic 11.1%

Two or More 10.3%

Pacific Islander 6.8%

Asian 5.1%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

4670 MOUNT ABERNATHY AVE, San Diego, CA 92117

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Reformation Lutheran School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Kavod Charter (rated 8.8/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is THE CHILD'S PRIMARY SCHOOL (rated 7.2/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, High Tech Elementary Mesa (rated 7.1/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in San Diego, see our San Diego schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.2 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Reformation Lutheran Church and School San Diego	0.0 mi	61	—
COASTAL CHRISTIAN ACADEMY San Diego	0.2 mi	44	5.3
Lafayette Elementary San Diego	0.2 mi	205	5.5
Madison High San Diego	0.2 mi	848	6.0
Sequoia Elementary San Diego	0.4 mi	170	6.9
Clairemont Canyons Academy San Diego	0.6 mi	322	5.3
Kavod Charter San Diego	0.6 mi	399	8.8
Innovation Middle San Diego	0.7 mi	345	7.4
BRIGHT HORIZON ACADEMY San Diego	0.7 mi	271	6.8
Creative Performing and Media Arts San Diego	0.8 mi	695	5.2
High Tech Elementary Mesa San Diego	1.0 mi	444	7.1
High Tech Middle Mesa San Diego	1.0 mi	338	7.5
High Tech High Mesa San Diego	1.0 mi	431	5.4
Mt. Everest Academy San Diego	1.0 mi	205	9.2
Child's Primary, The San Diego	1.3 mi	105	—
THE CHILD'S PRIMARY SCHOOL San Diego	1.3 mi	106	7.2
Japanese Academy of San Diego San Diego	1.1 mi	35	—
Learning Choice Academy Santee	1.1 mi	185	7.9
Ross Elementary San Diego	1.3 mi	193	6.7
JAPANESE ACADEMY OF SAN DIEGO San Diego	1.2 mi	16	—

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 92117 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$105,286

Median Home Value

$914,400

Median Rent

$2,115/mo

Population

52,645

College Educated

50.7%

Homeownership

57.2%

Avg Commute

20.8 min

Poverty Rate

10.4%

Median Age

39.2

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Bend Elementary Cottonwood, CA	97	5.6
GREEN VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Watsonville, CA	161	5.6
HARVEST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Petaluma, CA	139	5.6
Knights Ferry Elementary Knights Ferry, CA	119	5.6
MARCUS GARVEY SCHOOL Los Angeles, CA	92	5.6
OPTIMAL CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Compton, CA	161	5.6

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Reformation Lutheran School

What grades does Reformation Lutheran School serve?

Reformation Lutheran School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Reformation Lutheran School?

Reformation Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 117 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Reformation Lutheran School?

The student-teacher ratio at Reformation Lutheran School is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Reformation Lutheran School rank in CA?

Reformation Lutheran School ranks #1,291 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is Reformation Lutheran School's MySchoolScout rating?

Reformation Lutheran School 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 Reformation Lutheran School a private school?

Yes, Reformation Lutheran School is a private coeducational school with a Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran 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 Reformation Lutheran School a religious school?

Reformation Lutheran School has a Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 66 Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score: 36 Some Transit
Bike Score: 63 Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 117
Gender Split: 52% M / 48% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16.7:1
Teachers (FTE): 7
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
School Day: 6.5 hours
Days Per Year: 171 days
Setting: Large City
County: San Diego County
Phone: (858) 291-1048

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