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St Marks Lutheran School

Elementary School

7869 KINGSWOOD DR, Citrus Heights, CA 95610

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

14.4:1

Score

5.4

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

14.4:1

Score

5.4

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

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#1,374 of 1,787

In Citrus Heights

#1 of 2

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About St Marks Lutheran School

St Marks Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Citrus Heights, CA. St Marks Lutheran School serves approximately 78 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. St Marks Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,374 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

How it compares0.8 pts below CA schools

5.4

This school 5.4 · Average
CA avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

At 78 students, St Marks 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.

St Marks 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 St Marks Lutheran School compares to 10 public schools serving similar grades in Citrus Heights, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.4:1

This School

23.3:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

This School

422

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

5.4

This School

4.6

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 56.4% vs 0%

Hispanic 17.9% vs 0%

Black 12.8% vs 0%

Asian 3.8% vs 0%

St Marks Lutheran School Citrus Heights Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
St Marks Lutheran School (this school)	—	78	14.4:1	5.4
Kingswood K-8	0.2 mi	555	21.3:1	3.5
Skycrest Elementary	0.7 mi	409	22.7:1	6.3
Cambridge Heights Elementary	1.2 mi	321	26.8:1	7.3
Sylvan Middle	2.0 mi	627	22.4:1	3.6
Arlington Heights Elementary	2.5 mi	333	23.8:1	3.2
Carriage Drive Elementary	2.5 mi	425	25:1	3.7
Woodside K-8	2.6 mi	420	21:1	5.6
Mariposa Avenue Elementary	2.8 mi	311	23.9:1	4.4
Grand Oaks Elementary	3.2 mi	336	25.8:1	3.1
Lichen K-8	3.7 mi	487	20.3:1	5.4

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- 4.8 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 14.4:1

Instructional Commitment

B- 4.5 / 10

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School Day Length 6.8 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,169.6

Diversity & Inclusion

B+ 7.4 / 10

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Diversity Index 62%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

B- 5.0 / 10

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Enrollment 78

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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 56.4%

Hispanic 17.9%

Black 12.8%

Two or More 9.0%

Asian 3.8%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

7869 KINGSWOOD DR, Citrus Heights, CA 95610

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Marks Lutheran School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. ST MEL SCHOOL (rated 7.8/10, 1.3 miles away, in nearby Fair Oaks), which scores notably higher. Another option is Cambridge Heights Elementary (rated 7.3/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Skycrest Elementary (rated 6.3/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Citrus Heights, see our Citrus Heights schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.9 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Kingswood K-8 Citrus Heights	0.2 mi	555	3.5
Skycrest Elementary Citrus Heights	0.7 mi	409	6.3
San Juan High Citrus Heights	1.0 mi	570	5.6
Northridge Elementary Fair Oaks	1.1 mi	398	5.6
ST MEL SCHOOL Fair Oaks	1.3 mi	256	7.8
KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER Citrus Heights	1.1 mi	21	—
FREEDOM CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Fair Oaks	1.3 mi	54	5.7
Old School Home School Citrus Heights	1.4 mi	13	—
Bella Vista High Fair Oaks	1.2 mi	1,926	6.3
Cambridge Heights Elementary Citrus Heights	1.2 mi	321	7.3
COUNTRYHILL MONTESSORI Citrus Heights	1.7 mi	58	4.1
El Sereno Alternative Education Fair Oaks	1.8 mi	145	7.5
Meraki High Fair Oaks	1.8 mi	82	7.3
Trajan Elementary Orangevale	1.6 mi	398	4.7
La Vista Center Fair Oaks	1.8 mi	20	—
Jackson Family Homeschool Fair Oaks	1.6 mi	9	—
COUNTRY HILL MONTESSORI Fair Oaks	1.6 mi	50	5.1
Sylvan Middle Citrus Heights	2.0 mi	627	3.6
LOTUS CHILD MONTESSORI Fair Oaks	2.1 mi	2	—
Harry Dewey Fundamental Elementary Fair Oaks	1.9 mi	388	5.4

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 95610 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$77,565

Median Home Value

$466,500

Median Rent

$1,764/mo

Population

46,759

College Educated

24%

Homeownership

52.3%

Avg Commute

27.9 min

Poverty Rate

9.8%

Median Age

36.4

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EL DORADO ADVENTIST SCHOOL Placerville, CA	59	5.4
GLENOAKS CHRISTIAN ELEMENTARY San Fernando, CA	63	5.4
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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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 75 Very Walkable
Bike Score: 51 Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES 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

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