St Mark's Lutheran School

St. Mark's Lutheran School serves 520 students from kindergarten through eighth grade in Hacienda Heights, providing a faith-based educational experience with a student-teacher ratio of 14.5 to 1. Despite its name suggesting a Lutheran affiliation, the school operates as a regular public school with 36 full-time equivalent teachers supporting its elementary program.

The school earns a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #1224 among California's 1790 schools, placing it in the 32nd percentile statewide. While this ranking suggests room for academic growth, the school's smaller class sizes create opportunities for more individualized attention and support for student development. St.

Mark's serves families in the 91745 ZIP code area, where the median household income reaches $101,427 and the median home value is $742,500. The community shows strong educational values, with 35% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher, while maintaining a relatively low poverty rate of 10.6%. Located on Las Lomitas Drive, St.

Mark's Lutheran School sits in Hacienda Heights' large suburban setting within Los Angeles County, serving a diverse community of over 55,000 residents who value educational opportunities for their children.

As a private school, St Mark's Lutheran School operates independently from the local public school district. Families considering this school should inquire about tuition costs, financial aid availability, and the admissions process. Private schools are not required to follow the same curriculum standards as public schools, which can be either an advantage or a consideration depending on your priorities.