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St. Paul Lutheran School
Elementary School
2916 Mckee Road, Merced, CA 95340
Enrollment
68
Student-Teacher
8.5:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
68
Student-Teacher
8.5:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Data vintage
2024-25
Data vintage2024-25
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St. Paul Lutheran School
Elementary School in Merced · grades Kindergarten – 6th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About St. Paul Lutheran School
St. Paul Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Merced, CA. St.
Paul Lutheran School serves approximately 68 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-6th, and has a 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly. Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
What Parents Should Know
At 68 students, St. Paul 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.
At 8.5:1 students to teachers, St. Paul Lutheran School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
St. Paul 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
BetaHow St. Paul Lutheran School compares to 27 public schools serving similar grades in Merced, CA
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| St. Paul Lutheran School (this school) | — |
| Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary | 4.4 |
| Ada Givens Elementary | 5.1 |
| Luther Burbank Elementary | 7.5 |
| Allan Peterson Elementary | 4.4 |
| Charles Wright Elementary | 4.1 |
| Weaver Middle | 5.1 |
| John Muir Elementary | 3.5 |
| Merced City School District Community Day | 5.6 |
| Pioneer Elementary | 5.6 |
| Don Stowell Elementary | 3.5 |
| Rudolph Rivera Elementary | 5.2 |
| John C. Fremont Elementary | 4.5 |
| Merced County Special Education | 3.3 |
| Farmdale Elementary | 6.1 |
| Alicia Reyes Elementary | 5.2 |
| Margaret Sheehy Elementary | 3.1 |
| Leontine Gracey Elementary | 6.4 |
| Valley Merced Community | 6.1 |
| Merced Scholars Charter | 6.0 |
| Joe Stefani | 4.5 |
Showing 20 of 27 schools. View all schools in Merced
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 68 students
- Type
- Private
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.5:1
- Address
- 2916 Mckee Road, Merced, CA 95340
- Phone
- (209) 383-3302
- Data Year
- SY 2024-25
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. Private schools in CA aren't required to report standardized test scores to the state, which limits the data available for our rating model.
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Test Scores
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Location
2916 Mckee Road, Merced, CA 95340
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering St. Paul Lutheran School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Luther Burbank Elementary (rated 7.5/10, 1.2 miles away). Another option is ST PAUL SCHOOL (rated 5.8/10). Additionally, Pioneer Elementary (rated 5.6/10, 2.3 miles away). For more schools in Merced, see our Merced schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| ST PAUL SCHOOL Merced | 0.0 mi | 5.8 |
| Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary Merced | 0.7 mi | 4.4 |
| Ada Givens Elementary Merced | 0.7 mi | 5.1 |
| Our Lady of Mercy Merced | 1.1 mi | — |
| STONE RIDGE CHRISTIAN ELEMENTARY Merced | 1.4 mi | 5.8 |
| Luther Burbank Elementary Merced | 1.2 mi | 7.5 |
| Herbert Hoover Middle Merced | 1.3 mi | 5.7 |
| Allan Peterson Elementary Merced | 1.5 mi | 4.4 |
| Golden Valley High Merced | 1.7 mi | 6.0 |
| Weaver Middle Merced | 1.7 mi | 5.1 |
| Charles Wright Elementary Merced | 1.5 mi | 4.1 |
| John Muir Elementary Merced | 1.8 mi | 3.5 |
| Merced High Merced | 1.8 mi | 4.7 |
| Sequoia High Merced | 1.9 mi | 6.3 |
| Pioneer Elementary Merced | 2.3 mi | 5.6 |
| Yosemite High (Continuation) Merced | 1.9 mi | 5.0 |
| Independence High (Alternative) Merced | 1.9 mi | 6.7 |
| Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle Merced | 2.2 mi | 5.0 |
| Merced City School District Community Day Merced | 2.2 mi | 5.6 |
| Come Back Charter Merced | 2.2 mi | 3.4 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 95340 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$65,141
Median Home Value
$383,200
Median Rent
$1,204/mo
Population
38,045
College Educated
26.2%
Homeownership
56.2%
Avg Commute
23 min
Poverty Rate
19.1%
Median Age
31.8
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about St. Paul Lutheran School
What grades does St. Paul Lutheran School serve?
St. Paul Lutheran School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend St. Paul Lutheran School?
St. Paul Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 68 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St. Paul Lutheran School?
The student-teacher ratio at St. Paul Lutheran School is 8.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
Is St. Paul Lutheran School a private school?
Yes, St. Paul Lutheran School is a private coeducational school. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 68
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- County
- Merced County
- Phone
- (209) 383-3302
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