Below Average

#1673 of 1,787 private schools in CA

St Johns Lutheran School

Elementary School

154 S SHAFFER ST, Orange, CA 92866

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

724

Student-Teacher

19.6:1

Score

4.5

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

724

Student-Teacher

19.6:1

Score

4.5

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

California private schools

#1,673 of 1,787

In Orange

#11 of 12

public schools

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About St Johns Lutheran School

St Johns Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Orange, CA. St Johns Lutheran School serves approximately 724 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio. St Johns Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,673 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

How it compares1.7 pts below CA schools

4.5

This school 4.5 · Below Average
CA avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

St Johns 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 St Johns Lutheran School compares to 24 public schools serving similar grades in Orange, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio

19.6:1

This School

23.5:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

724

This School

420

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

4.5

This School

6.1

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 62% vs 0%

Hispanic 7.2% vs 0%

Asian 3.3% vs 0%

Black 2.3% vs 0%

St Johns Lutheran School Orange Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
St Johns Lutheran School (this school)	—	724	19.6:1	4.5
Palmyra GATE Magnet	0.5 mi	425	23.6:1	7.5
Cambridge Elementary	0.6 mi	426	21.3:1	4.2
Tomorrow's Leadership Collaborative (TLC) Charter	0.7 mi	200	22.2:1	7.7
West Orange Elementary	1.0 mi	353	27.2:1	7.0
Portola Middle	1.2 mi	577	21.4:1	4.5
Sycamore Elementary	1.2 mi	366	24.4:1	6.3
OUSD Home Sch	1.2 mi	40	20:1	7.2
OUSD EDGE Virtual Academy	1.2 mi	243	18.7:1	3.2
OUSD Community Day	1.2 mi	10	10:1	—
Yorba Middle	1.2 mi	416	17.3:1	6.6
California iInspire Academy	1.4 mi	692	27.7:1	5.8
La Veta Elementary	1.5 mi	456	26.8:1	6.2
Handy Elementary	1.6 mi	373	24.9:1	6.2
McPherson Magnet	1.8 mi	853	27.5:1	7.1
Prospect Elementary	1.9 mi	358	25.6:1	7.0
Taft Elementary	2.2 mi	436	29.1:1	6.0
Esplanade Elementary	2.3 mi	281	21.6:1	4.1
Orange County Classical Academy	2.3 mi	568	23.7:1	5.5
Jordan Academy of Language and Computer Science	2.4 mi	413	24.3:1	5.9
Santiago Middle	3.0 mi	1,098	25:1	7.0

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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 2.7 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 19.6:1

Instructional Commitment

B- 5.3 / 10

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School Day Length 6.8 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,190

Diversity & Inclusion

B 6.2 / 10

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Diversity Index 55%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

B- 5.0 / 10

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Enrollment 724

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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 62.0%

Two or More 24.2%

Hispanic 7.2%

Asian 3.3%

Black 2.3%

Native American 0.6%

Pacific Islander 0.4%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

154 S SHAFFER ST, Orange, CA 92866

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Johns Lutheran School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Tomorrow's Leadership Collaborative (TLC) Charter (rated 7.7/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Palmyra GATE Magnet (rated 7.5/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, MONTESSORI FAR HORIZONS (rated 7.3/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Orange, see our Orange schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.4 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC SCHOOL Orange	0.6 mi	401	6.6
Cambridge Elementary Orange	0.6 mi	426	4.2
Palmyra GATE Magnet Orange	0.5 mi	425	7.5
Orange High Orange	0.7 mi	1,748	6.3
Adelphia Classical Christian Academy Orange	0.7 mi	78	—
Tomorrow's Leadership Collaborative (TLC) Charter Orange	0.7 mi	200	7.7
Fairhaven Elementary Santa Ana	0.9 mi	412	3.9
Richland Continuation High Orange	0.8 mi	186	6.8
ROSSIER PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Orange	0.8 mi	57	5.1
Rossier Elementary/Middle Spectrum School Orange	0.8 mi	46	—
CALIFORNIA KIDS CENTERS Santa Ana	1.2 mi	4	—
West Orange Elementary Orange	1.0 mi	353	7.0
Yorba Middle Orange	1.2 mi	416	6.6
THE OPEN SCHOOL Santa Ana	1.2 mi	59	4.6
The Open School Santa Ana	1.2 mi	67	—
MONTESSORI FAR HORIZONS Orange	1.1 mi	60	7.3
Nobis Montessori Orange	1.1 mi	7	—
Sycamore Elementary Orange	1.2 mi	366	6.3
Portola Middle Orange	1.2 mi	577	4.5
California iInspire Academy Orange	1.4 mi	692	5.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 92866 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$83,776

Median Home Value

$892,200

Median Rent

$1,955/mo

Population

14,776

College Educated

30.9%

Homeownership

33.9%

Avg Commute

24.7 min

Poverty Rate

12.6%

Median Age

36.8

Similar Schools

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Andrew Jackson Elementary Selma, CA	632	4.5
Anna Hause Elementary Beaumont, CA	609	4.5
Beckman Elementary Lodi, CA	531	4.5
Bobier Elementary Vista, CA	483	4.5
Bubbling Wells Elementary Desert Hot Springs, CA	637	4.5
Cloverdale Elementary Moreno Valley, CA	711	4.5

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Johns Lutheran School

What grades does St Johns Lutheran School serve?

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

How many students attend St Johns Lutheran School?

St Johns Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 724 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Johns Lutheran School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Johns Lutheran School is 19.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Johns Lutheran School rank in CA?

St Johns Lutheran School ranks #1,673 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is St Johns Lutheran School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Johns Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Johns Lutheran School a private school?

Yes, St Johns 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 St Johns Lutheran School a religious school?

St Johns Lutheran School has a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 91 Walker's Paradise
Transit Score: 40 Some Transit
Bike Score: 66 Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 724
Gender Split: 53% M / 47% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 19.6:1
Teachers (FTE): 37
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
School Day: 6.8 hours
Days Per Year: 175 days
Setting: Midsize City
County: Orange County
Phone: (714) 288-4406

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