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St Paul's Lutheran School

Elementary School

901 E HEIM AVE, Orange, CA 92865

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

404

Student-Teacher

18.7:1

Score

5.4

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Enrollment

404

Student-Teacher

18.7:1

Score

5.4

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

California private schools

#1,376 of 1,787

In Orange

#8 of 12

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About St Paul's Lutheran School

St Paul's Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Orange, CA. St Paul's Lutheran School serves approximately 404 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio. St Paul's Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,376 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

How it compares0.8 pts below CA schools

5.4

This school 5.4 · Average
CA avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

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.

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How St Paul's Lutheran School compares to 24 public schools serving similar grades in Orange, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio

18.7:1

This School

23.5:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

404

This School

420

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

5.4

This School

6.1

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 56.2% vs 0%

Hispanic 20% vs 0%

Asian 14.1% vs 0%

Black 5.2% vs 0%

St Paul's Lutheran School Orange Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
St Paul's Lutheran School (this school)	—	404	18.7:1	5.4
Olive Elementary	0.6 mi	327	23.4:1	4.6
Fletcher Mandarin Language & GATE Academy	0.8 mi	497	26.2:1	8.3
Taft Elementary	0.9 mi	436	29.1:1	6.0
California iInspire Academy	1.8 mi	692	27.7:1	5.8
Yorba Middle	1.9 mi	416	17.3:1	6.6
Handy Elementary	2.3 mi	373	24.9:1	6.2
Tomorrow's Leadership Collaborative (TLC) Charter	2.5 mi	200	22.2:1	7.7
Cambridge Elementary	2.6 mi	426	21.3:1	4.2
Sycamore Elementary	3.0 mi	366	24.4:1	6.3
Prospect Elementary	3.1 mi	358	25.6:1	7.0
Portola Middle	3.2 mi	577	21.4:1	4.5
Linda Vista Elementary	3.2 mi	314	26.2:1	6.7
Palmyra GATE Magnet	3.2 mi	425	23.6:1	7.5
Orange County Classical Academy	3.2 mi	568	23.7:1	5.5
OUSD Home Sch	3.3 mi	40	20:1	7.2
OUSD EDGE Virtual Academy	3.3 mi	243	18.7:1	3.2
OUSD Community Day	3.3 mi	10	10:1	—
Esplanade Elementary	3.3 mi	281	21.6:1	4.1
West Orange Elementary	3.4 mi	353	27.2:1	7.0
Santiago Middle	3.6 mi	1,098	25:1	7.0

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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

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

C 3.0 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 18.7:1

Instructional Commitment

B- 5.0 / 10

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School Day Length 6.9 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,173

Diversity & Inclusion

B+ 7.3 / 10

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Diversity Index 61%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.1 / 10

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Enrollment 404

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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)

White 56.2%

Hispanic 20.0%

Asian 14.1%

Black 5.2%

Pacific Islander 2.2%

Two or More 1.2%

Native American 1.0%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

901 E HEIM AVE, Orange, CA 92865

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Paul's Lutheran School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Fletcher Mandarin Language & GATE Academy (rated 8.3/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Nohl Canyon Elementary (rated 7.6/10, 1.1 miles away, in nearby Anaheim), which scores notably higher. Additionally, COVENANT CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (rated 7.0/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Orange, see our Orange schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.7 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
St. Paul's Lutheran Orange	0.1 mi	376	—
OLIVE CREST ACADEMY Orange	0.5 mi	134	6.9
Olive Elementary Orange	0.6 mi	327	4.6
ECE 4 Autism Orange	0.7 mi	13	—
Taft Elementary Orange	0.9 mi	436	6.0
Fletcher Mandarin Language & GATE Academy Orange	0.8 mi	497	8.3
International School of Orange County Orange	1.0 mi	99	—
COVENANT CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Orange	1.0 mi	178	7.0
FUSION ACADEMY ANAHEIM HILLS Orange	1.0 mi	29	—
ORANGE LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL Orange	0.9 mi	1,394	3.8
Lutheran High School of Orange County Orange	0.9 mi	1,141	—
Fusion Academy - Anaheim Hills Orange	1.0 mi	24	—
ST NORBERT CATHOLIC SCHOOL Orange	1.1 mi	240	5.5
St. Norbert Catholic School Orange	1.2 mi	244	—
Nohl Canyon Elementary Anaheim	1.1 mi	552	7.6
Serrano Elementary Villa Park	1.4 mi	543	4.5
EVERGREEN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Anaheim	1.5 mi	50	6.4
California iInspire Academy Orange	1.8 mi	692	5.8
Yorba Middle Orange	1.9 mi	416	6.6
Cerro Villa Middle Villa Park	1.7 mi	731	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

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Alicia Cortez Elementary Chino, CA	464	5.4
Alila Earlimart, CA	410	5.4
Aspire Rosa Parks Academy Oakland, CA	398	5.4
Barton Hill Elementary San Pedro, CA	356	5.4
Billy Mitchell Elementary Lawndale, CA	456	5.4
Calpella Elementary Ukiah, CA	477	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 404 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at St Paul's Lutheran School is 18.7:1. 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 #1,376 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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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 54 Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score: 44 Some Transit
Bike Score: 45 Somewhat Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment: 404
Gender Split: 51% M / 49% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 18.7:1
Teachers (FTE): 22
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
School Day: 6.9 hours
Days Per Year: 170 days
Setting: Midsize City
County: Orange County
Phone: (714) 921-3188

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