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#1375 of 1,787 private schools in CA
St Paul's Lutheran School
Elementary School
1376 FELSPAR ST, San Diego, CA 92109
Enrollment
160
Student-Teacher
15.8:1
Score
5.4
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
160
Student-Teacher
15.8:1
Score
5.4
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
California private schools
#1,375 of 1,787
In San Diego
#47 of 56
public schools
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St Paul's Lutheran School
Elementary School in San Diego · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About St Paul's Lutheran School
St Paul's Lutheran School is a private elementary school in San Diego, CA. St Paul's Lutheran School serves approximately 160 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. St Paul's Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,375 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
- This school 5.4 · Average
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 160 students, St Paul's 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 Paul'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
BetaHow St Paul's Lutheran School compares to 248 public schools serving similar grades in San Diego, CA
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| St Paul's Lutheran School (this school) | 5.4 |
| Pacific Beach Middle | 9.4 |
| Crown Point Elementary | 7.0 |
| Pacific Beach Elementary | 7.6 |
| Sessions Elementary | 7.9 |
| Barnard Elementary | 9.2 |
| Toler Elementary | 8.0 |
| Cadman Elementary | 9.0 |
| Bay Park Elementary | 8.0 |
| Alcott Elementary | 7.5 |
| Marston Middle | 8.5 |
| Whittier K-12 | 3.5 |
| Holmes Elementary | 9.2 |
| John Muir Language Academy | 5.0 |
| Whitman Elementary | 6.1 |
| Longfellow K-8 | 8.5 |
| Field Elementary | 8.8 |
| Correia Middle | 7.6 |
| Mt. Everest Academy | 9.2 |
| Ocean Beach Elementary | 9.2 |
| High Tech Middle Mesa | 7.5 |
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Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat 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.
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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)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
1376 FELSPAR ST, San Diego, CA 92109
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering St Paul's Lutheran School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Barnard Elementary (rated 9.2/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Cadman Elementary (rated 9.0/10, 2.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Toler Elementary (rated 8.0/10, 2.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in San Diego, see our San Diego schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Pacific Beach Middle San Diego | 0.2 mi | 9.4 |
| Crown Point Elementary San Diego | 0.6 mi | 7.0 |
| Pacific Beach Elementary San Diego | 0.7 mi | 7.6 |
| Sessions Elementary San Diego | 1.0 mi | 7.9 |
| Barnard Elementary San Diego | 1.2 mi | 9.2 |
| Bird Rock Elementary La Jolla | 1.3 mi | 7.9 |
| Mission Bay High San Diego | 1.3 mi | 8.8 |
| Greenfield EDU La Jolla | 1.7 mi | — |
| The Evans School La Jolla | 2.3 mi | — |
| All Hallows Academy La Jolla | 2.3 mi | — |
| SAN DIEGO FRENCH AMERICAN SCHOOL La Jolla | 2.4 mi | 7.7 |
| ALL HALLOWS ACADEMY La Jolla | 2.4 mi | 6.7 |
| San Diego French-American School La Jolla | 2.4 mi | — |
| Toler Elementary San Diego | 2.1 mi | 8.0 |
| Cadman Elementary San Diego | 2.3 mi | 9.0 |
| Muirlands Middle La Jolla | 2.6 mi | 8.3 |
| Alcott Elementary San Diego | 2.7 mi | 7.5 |
| Clairemont High San Diego | 2.5 mi | 6.0 |
| La Jolla High La Jolla | 2.8 mi | 7.5 |
| Bay Park Elementary San Diego | 2.6 mi | 8.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 92109 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$118,300
Median Home Value
$1,136,000
Median Rent
$2,362/mo
Population
44,456
College Educated
70.3%
Homeownership
31.4%
Avg Commute
25.3 min
Poverty Rate
8.6%
Median Age
33.5
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| ASCENSION LUTHERAN SCHOOL Thousand Oaks, CA | 5.4 |
| Big Springs Elementary Montague, CA | 5.4 |
| CHARLIE KEYAN ARMENIAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL Clovis, CA | 5.4 |
| CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH & SCHOOL Rancho Palos Verdes, CA | 5.4 |
| COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Pine Grove, CA | 5.4 |
| Cambria Grammar Cambria, CA | 5.4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about St Paul's Lutheran School
What grades does St Paul's Lutheran School serve?
St Paul's Lutheran School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend St Paul's Lutheran School?
St Paul's Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 160 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Paul's Lutheran School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Paul's Lutheran School is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Paul's Lutheran School rank in CA?
St Paul's Lutheran School ranks #1,375 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is St Paul's Lutheran School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Paul's 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 Paul's Lutheran School a private school?
Yes, St Paul's 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 Paul's Lutheran School a religious school?
St Paul's Lutheran School has a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 160
- Gender Split
- 49% M / 51% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- San Diego County
- Phone
- (858) 272-6282
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