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St. Paul's Lutheran
Elementary School
901 East Heim Avenue, Orange, CA 92865
Enrollment
376
Student-Teacher
15.7:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
376
Student-Teacher
15.7:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Updated
2024-25
Updated 2024-25
About St. Paul's Lutheran
St. Paul's Lutheran is an private elementary school in Orange, CA 92865. The school serves approximately 376 students in grades Kindergarten – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 15.7:1.
Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $130,258, where 40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What Parents Should Know
As a private school, St. Paul's Lutheran 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.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow St. Paul's Lutheran compares to 24 public schools serving similar grades in Orange, CA
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| St. Paul's Lutheran (this school) | — |
| Olive Elementary | 7.3 |
| Fletcher Mandarin Language & GATE Academy | 8.1 |
| Taft Elementary | 7.7 |
| California iInspire Academy | 7.2 |
| Yorba Middle | 7.0 |
| Handy Elementary | 4.9 |
| Tomorrow's Leadership Collaborative (TLC) Charter | 7.7 |
| Cambridge Elementary | 7.7 |
| Sycamore Elementary | 7.6 |
| Prospect Elementary | 4.5 |
| Portola Middle | 5.3 |
| Palmyra GATE Magnet | 7.9 |
| Linda Vista Elementary | 6.4 |
| Orange County Classical Academy | 5.4 |
| OUSD Home Sch | 5.7 |
| OUSD EDGE Virtual Academy | 3.4 |
| OUSD Community Day | — |
| Esplanade Elementary | 7.3 |
| West Orange Elementary | 6.6 |
| McPherson Magnet | 7.0 |
Showing 20 of 24 schools. View all schools in Orange
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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 376 students
- Type
- Private
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Address
- 901 East Heim Avenue, Orange, CA 92865
- Phone
- (714) 921-3188
- 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.
Our rating model requires at least 2 of 3 data components (academics, student progress, college readiness, and resources) to generate a meaningful score. Schools below this threshold receive a Limited Profile to avoid misleading ratings.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Location
901 East Heim Avenue, Orange, CA 92865
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering St. Paul's Lutheran may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Fletcher Mandarin Language & GATE Academy (rated 8.1/10, 0.7 miles away). Another option is Taft Elementary (rated 7.7/10, 0.9 miles away). Additionally, Nohl Canyon Elementary (rated 7.5/10, 1.1 miles away, in nearby Anaheim). For more schools in Orange, see our Orange schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| ST PAUL'S LUTHERAN SCHOOL Orange | 0.1 mi | 5.4 |
| OLIVE CREST ACADEMY Orange | 0.5 mi | 6.9 |
| Olive Elementary Orange | 0.6 mi | 7.3 |
| Taft Elementary Orange | 0.9 mi | 7.7 |
| ECE 4 Autism Orange | 0.7 mi | — |
| Fletcher Mandarin Language & GATE Academy Orange | 0.7 mi | 8.1 |
| International School of Orange County Orange | 0.9 mi | — |
| COVENANT CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Orange | 0.9 mi | 7.0 |
| ST NORBERT CATHOLIC SCHOOL Orange | 1.1 mi | 5.5 |
| ORANGE LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL Orange | 0.9 mi | 3.8 |
| Lutheran High School of Orange County Orange | 0.9 mi | — |
| FUSION ACADEMY ANAHEIM HILLS Orange | 1.1 mi | — |
| Fusion Academy - Anaheim Hills Orange | 1.1 mi | — |
| St. Norbert Catholic School Orange | 1.2 mi | — |
| Nohl Canyon Elementary Anaheim | 1.1 mi | 7.5 |
| Serrano Elementary Villa Park | 1.4 mi | 4.9 |
| California iInspire Academy Orange | 1.7 mi | 7.2 |
| EVERGREEN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Anaheim | 1.6 mi | 6.4 |
| Yorba Middle Orange | 1.9 mi | 7.0 |
| Cerro Villa Middle Villa Park | 1.7 mi | 6.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 92865 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$130,258
Median Home Value
$842,700
Median Rent
$2,343/mo
Population
20,897
College Educated
39.5%
Homeownership
66.9%
Avg Commute
26.6 min
Poverty Rate
7.2%
Median Age
38.6
Community Profile
The community surrounding St. Paul's Lutheran has a median household income of $130,258. It is a well-educated community where 40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $842,700, with a median rent of $2,343/month. The local poverty rate of 7.2% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 27 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about St. Paul's Lutheran
What grades does St. Paul's Lutheran serve?
St. Paul's Lutheran serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend St. Paul's Lutheran?
St. Paul's Lutheran has an enrollment of approximately 376 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St. Paul's Lutheran?
The student-teacher ratio at St. Paul's Lutheran is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
Is St. Paul's Lutheran a private school?
Yes, St. Paul's Lutheran 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 376
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- County
- Orange
- Phone
- (714) 921-3188
- Data Year
- 2025–2026
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