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#776 of 1,787 private schools in CA

Top 43% of private schools

St Mark's Lutheran School

Elementary School

2323 LAS LOMITAS DR, Hacienda Heights, CA 91745

Private

Enrollment

520

Student-Teacher

14.5:1

Score

6.5

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

California private schools

#776 of 1,787

In Hacienda Heights

#1 of 2

public schools

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St Mark's Lutheran School

6.5/10

Elementary School in Hacienda Heights · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About St Mark's Lutheran School

St Mark's Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Hacienda Heights, CA. St Mark's Lutheran School serves approximately 520 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. St Mark's Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #776 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

How it compares0.3 pts above CA schools
  • This school 6.5 · Average
  • CA avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

St Mark's 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 Mark's Lutheran School compares to 15 public schools serving similar grades in Hacienda Heights, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
This School
vs
21.1:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
520
This School
vs
392
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.5
This School
vs
6.5
Public Avg

Student Demographics

Hispanic 48.5% vs 0%
Asian 26.5% vs 0%
White 22.3% vs 0%
Black 2.7% vs 0%
St Mark's Lutheran School Hacienda Heights Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
St Mark's Lutheran School (this school) 6.5
Newton Middle 5.9
Kwis Elementary 5.7
Los Altos Elementary 5.6
Los Molinos Elementary 8.2
Los Robles Academy 3.3
Palm Canyon
Valley Community Day
Puente Hills High 5.3
Mesa Robles 8.0
Orange Grove Middle 4.9
Palm Elementary 3.8
Grazide Elementary 6.9
Cedarlane Academy 8.8
Bixby Elementary 9.1
Wedgeworth Elementary 8.8

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
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B- 4.8 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 14.5:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A 8.8 / 10
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School Day Length 7.3 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,314
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A- 7.8 / 10
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Diversity Index 64%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B 6.0 / 10
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Enrollment 520
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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)

Hispanic 48.5%
Asian 26.5%
White 22.3%
Black 2.7%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

2323 LAS LOMITAS DR, Hacienda Heights, CA 91745

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Mark's Lutheran School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Los Molinos Elementary (rated 8.2/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Mesa Robles (rated 8.0/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Grazide Elementary (rated 6.9/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Hacienda Heights, see our Hacienda Heights schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.6 mi
School Distance Rating
St. Mark's Lutheran Elementary Hacienda Heights 0.0 mi
Oxford Pentecostal Academy Hacienda Heights 0.1 mi
Kwis Elementary Hacienda Heights 0.5 mi 5.7
Newton Middle Hacienda Heights 0.5 mi 5.9
Los Altos Elementary Hacienda Heights 0.6 mi 5.6
MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF HACIENDA HEIGHTS Hacienda Heights 0.8 mi
Los Altos High Hacienda Heights 0.8 mi 6.6
Los Molinos Elementary Hacienda Heights 1.0 mi 8.2
Los Robles Academy Hacienda Heights 1.0 mi 3.3
Palm Canyon Hacienda Heights 1.1 mi
Valley Alternative High (Continuation) Hacienda Heights 1.1 mi 6.1
Valley Community Day Hacienda Heights 1.1 mi
Puente Hills High Hacienda Heights 1.1 mi 5.3
Palm Elementary Hacienda Heights 1.3 mi 3.8
Orange Grove Middle Hacienda Heights 1.3 mi 4.9
Mesa Robles Hacienda Heights 1.2 mi 8.0
Goal Get It Hacienda Heights 1.4 mi
Grazide Elementary Hacienda Heights 1.5 mi 6.9
MOLOKAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Hacienda Heights 1.5 mi 3.8
Molokan Elementary School Hacienda Heights 1.6 mi

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 91745 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$106,611

Median Home Value

$778,700

Median Rent

$2,246/mo

Population

54,996

College Educated

36%

Homeownership

74%

Avg Commute

34.3 min

Poverty Rate

11.1%

Median Age

43.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Mark's Lutheran School

What grades does St Mark's Lutheran School serve?

St Mark's Lutheran School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend St Mark's Lutheran School?

St Mark's Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 520 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Mark's Lutheran School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Mark's Lutheran School is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Mark's Lutheran School rank in CA?

St Mark's Lutheran School ranks #776 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is St Mark's Lutheran School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Mark's Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Mark's Lutheran School a private school?

Yes, St Mark's 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 St Mark's Lutheran School a religious school?

St Mark's Lutheran School has a Evangelical Lutheran Church in America religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
22 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
20 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
520
Gender Split
8% M / 92% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
36
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
School Day
7.3 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Los Angeles County

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