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St Marks Lutheran School
Elementary School · Citrus Heights, CA
A private elementary school in Citrus Heights, CA serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
7869 KINGSWOOD DR, Citrus Heights, CA 95610
- 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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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 75Very Walkable
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,608/100K
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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
$77,565
Median home value
$466,500
Median rent
$1,764/mo
College educated
24%
Homeownership
52.3%
Poverty rate
9.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95610; 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)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingswood K-8Enrollment path unverified | 3.5 | K–8 | 0.2 mi | 555 | Compare → |
| Skycrest ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 409 | Compare → |
| Kindercare Learning CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.1 mi | 21 | Compare → |
| Northridge ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | K–6 | 1.1 mi | 398 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
St Marks Lutheran School is listed in Citrus Heights, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St Marks Lutheran School
St Marks Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Citrus Heights, CA, serving approximately 78 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,374 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St Marks Lutheran School
What grades does St Marks Lutheran School serve?
St Marks Lutheran School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend St Marks Lutheran School?
St Marks Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 78 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Marks Lutheran School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Marks Lutheran School is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Marks Lutheran School rank in CA?
St Marks Lutheran School ranks #1,374 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is St Marks Lutheran School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Marks Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Marks Lutheran School a private school?
Yes, St Marks 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 Marks Lutheran School a religious school?
St Marks Lutheran School has a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 78
- Gender Split
- 54% M / 46% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 172 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Sacramento County
- Phone
- (916) 961-7891
- Area population (ZIP 95610)
- 46,759
- Area average commute
- 27.9 min
- Area median age
- 36.4
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 95610; 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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