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#1331 of 1,787 private schools in CA

Salem Lutheran School

Elementary School

1211 N BRAND BLVD, Glendale, CA 91202

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

12.2:1

Score

5.5

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

12.2:1

Score

5.5

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

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#1,331 of 1,787

In Glendale

#6 of 7

public schools

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About Salem Lutheran School

Salem Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Glendale, CA. Salem Lutheran School serves approximately 95 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Salem Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,331 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

How it compares0.7 pts below CA schools

5.5

This school 5.5 · Average
CA avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

At 95 students, Salem 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.

Salem 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.

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How Salem Lutheran School compares to 20 public schools serving similar grades in Glendale, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.2:1

This School

22.2:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

This School

662

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

5.5

This School

6.4

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 66.3% vs 0%

Asian 9.5% vs 0%

Hispanic 7.4% vs 0%

Black 2.1% vs 0%

Salem Lutheran School Glendale Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Salem Lutheran School (this school)	—	95	12.2:1	5.5
Columbus Elementary	0.9 mi	492	21.4:1	4.8
Eleanor J. Toll Middle	0.9 mi	1,349	22.5:1	7.4
R. D. White Elementary	0.9 mi	967	26.9:1	6.2
Mark Keppel Elementary	1.0 mi	959	25.9:1	7.6
Jewel City Community Day	1.1 mi	7	2.3:1	—
Woodrow Wilson Middle	1.1 mi	1,127	22.5:1	5.7
John Marshall Elementary	1.5 mi	450	21.4:1	4.4
Verdugo Academy	1.6 mi	173	21.6:1	6.8
College View	1.6 mi	125	9.6:1	3.3
Thomas Edison Elementary	1.7 mi	862	26.1:1	8.2
Verdugo Woodlands Elementary	1.8 mi	641	24.7:1	6.6
Thomas Jefferson Elementary	1.8 mi	796	23.4:1	6.0
Horace Mann Elementary	2.0 mi	646	24.8:1	8.7
Balboa Elementary	2.1 mi	806	24.4:1	5.3
Theodore Roosevelt Middle	2.1 mi	818	21:1	6.8
Glenoaks Elementary	2.1 mi	509	23.1:1	6.1
John Muir Elementary	2.2 mi	818	25.6:1	6.9
Benjamin Franklin Elementary	2.3 mi	626	25:1	8.6
Cerritos Elementary	2.7 mi	479	26.6:1	6.1
John C. Fremont Elementary	2.8 mi	583	25.3:1	6.8

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 5.7 / 10

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Diversity Index 51%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

B 5.8 / 10

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Enrollment 95

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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 66.3%

Asian 9.5%

Two or More 9.5%

Hispanic 7.4%

Native American 3.2%

Black 2.1%

Pacific Islander 2.1%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

1211 N BRAND BLVD, Glendale, CA 91202

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Salem Lutheran School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Mark Keppel Elementary (rated 7.6/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is INCARNATION PARISH SCHOOL (rated 6.9/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, R. D. White Elementary (rated 6.2/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Glendale, see our Glendale schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.6 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Salem Lutheran School Glendale	0.0 mi	139	—
INCARNATION PARISH SCHOOL Glendale	0.3 mi	248	6.9
Incarnation Elementary Glendale	0.3 mi	264	—
Zangakner Glendale	0.6 mi	9	—
BONNIE ACADEMY Glendale	0.7 mi	10	—
GLENDALE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Glendale	0.8 mi	53	5.9
Columbus Elementary Glendale	0.9 mi	492	4.8
R. D. White Elementary Glendale	0.9 mi	967	6.2
Herbert Hoover High Glendale	0.8 mi	1,538	5.8
Eleanor J. Toll Middle Glendale	0.9 mi	1,349	7.4
Daily (Allan F.) High (Continuation) Glendale	1.1 mi	108	4.3
EDEN ACADEMY Glendale	1.0 mi	9	—
Jewel City Community Day Glendale	1.1 mi	7	—
Mark Keppel Elementary Glendale	1.0 mi	959	7.6
Woodrow Wilson Middle Glendale	1.1 mi	1,127	5.7
Artek Child Education Center, Inc. Glendale	1.4 mi	15	—
Grand Educational Centre Glendale	1.5 mi	41	—
Holy Family Elementary Glendale	1.6 mi	206	—
Armenian Fairytale Glendale	1.4 mi	125	—
HOLY FAMILY GRADE SCHOOL Glendale	1.6 mi	226	5.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 91202 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$92,343

Median Home Value

$1,094,500

Median Rent

$2,185/mo

Population

22,258

College Educated

48.6%

Homeownership

43%

Avg Commute

25.2 min

Poverty Rate

10.8%

Median Age

44.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Salem Lutheran School

What grades does Salem Lutheran School serve?

Salem Lutheran School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Salem Lutheran School?

Salem Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 95 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Salem Lutheran School 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 Salem Lutheran School rank in CA?

Salem Lutheran School ranks #1,331 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is Salem Lutheran School's MySchoolScout rating?

Salem Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Salem Lutheran School a private school?

Yes, Salem 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 Salem Lutheran School a religious school?

Salem Lutheran School has a Evangelical Lutheran Church in America religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 85 Very Walkable
Transit Score: 44 Some Transit
Bike Score: 51 Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment: 95
Gender Split: 45% M / 55% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.2:1
Teachers (FTE): 8
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
School Day: 6.5 hours
Days Per Year: 176 days
Setting: Midsize City
County: Los Angeles County
Phone: (818) 243-3193

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