Below Average

#1567 of 1,787 private schools in CA

St Peter Lutheran School

Elementary School

2400 OXFORD WAY, Lodi, CA 95242

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

249

Student-Teacher

20.8:1

Score

4.9

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

249

Student-Teacher

20.8:1

Score

4.9

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

California private schools

#1,567 of 1,787

In Lodi

#5 of 6

public schools

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About St Peter Lutheran School

St Peter Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Lodi, CA. St Peter Lutheran School serves approximately 249 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 20.8:1 student-teacher ratio. St Peter Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,567 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

How it compares1.3 pts below CA schools

4.9

This school 4.9 · Below Average
CA avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

St Peter Lutheran School runs 20.8:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.

St Peter 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 Peter Lutheran School compares to 19 public schools serving similar grades in Lodi, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio

20.8:1

This School

22:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

249

This School

506

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

4.9

This School

6.1

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 82.7% vs 0%

Hispanic 4.8% vs 0%

Asian 4.4% vs 0%

Black 0.8% vs 0%

St Peter Lutheran School Lodi Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
St Peter Lutheran School (this school)	—	249	20.8:1	4.9
Vista Oaks Charter	0.4 mi	948	23.7:1	7.8
Millswood Middle	0.5 mi	843	19.6:1	7.3
Erma B. Reese Elementary	0.6 mi	563	24.5:1	6.2
Vinewood Elementary	0.8 mi	561	25.5:1	7.8
Woodbridge	1.2 mi	372	20.7:1	4.4
Lodi Middle	1.2 mi	922	21.4:1	6.8
George Washington Elementary	1.2 mi	368	21.6:1	6.2
Lakewood Elementary	1.3 mi	490	23.3:1	6.0
Clyde W. Needham Elementary	1.6 mi	326	21.7:1	5.0
Leroy Nichols Elementary	1.6 mi	321	26.8:1	6.1
Ellerth E. Larson Elementary	2.0 mi	845	24.1:1	7.6
Lawrence Elementary	2.2 mi	518	23.5:1	6.1
Independence	2.3 mi	253	21.1:1	5.9
Valley Robotics Academy	2.3 mi	286	20.4:1	4.6
Beckman Elementary	2.4 mi	531	25.3:1	4.5
Heritage Elementary	2.4 mi	434	22.8:1	7.3
Lois E. Borchardt Elementary	3.0 mi	709	24.4:1	4.7
Live Oak Elementary	4.4 mi	316	21.1:1	5.0
Turner Academy at Tokay Colony	9.2 mi	17	5.7:1	—

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- 2.3 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 20.8:1

Instructional Commitment

A- 8.3 / 10

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School Day Length 7.2 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,288.8

Diversity & Inclusion

C+ 3.9 / 10

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Diversity Index 31%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.1 / 10

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Enrollment 249

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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 82.7%

Two or More 6.4%

Hispanic 4.8%

Asian 4.4%

Black 0.8%

Pacific Islander 0.8%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

2400 OXFORD WAY, Lodi, CA 95242

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Peter Lutheran School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Vinewood Elementary (rated 7.8/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Ellerth E. Larson Elementary (rated 7.6/10, 2.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Erma B. Reese Elementary (rated 6.2/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Lodi, see our Lodi schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.6 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Lodi	0.1 mi	281	—
VCMS Lodi	0.2 mi	81	3.2
Vista Oaks Charter Lodi	0.4 mi	948	7.8
Millswood Middle Lodi	0.5 mi	843	7.3
Jim Elliot Christian High School Lodi	0.6 mi	57	—
LODI CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Acampo	0.6 mi	226	4.8
Erma B. Reese Elementary Lodi	0.6 mi	563	6.2
Vinewood Elementary Lodi	0.8 mi	561	7.8
Lodi High Lodi	0.8 mi	1,990	6.7
Woodbridge Lodi	1.2 mi	372	4.4
Lodi Middle Lodi	1.2 mi	922	6.8
LODI DAY NURSERY SCHOOL/KINDERGARTEN Lodi	1.1 mi	12	—
George Washington Elementary Lodi	1.2 mi	368	6.2
Lakewood Elementary Lodi	1.3 mi	490	6.0
Liberty High Lodi	1.3 mi	127	5.9
Rio Valley Charter Sacramento	1.6 mi	731	5.9
Leroy Nichols Elementary Lodi	1.6 mi	321	6.1
Clyde W. Needham Elementary Lodi	1.6 mi	326	5.0
Ellerth E. Larson Elementary Lodi	2.0 mi	845	7.6
ST ANNE SCHOOL Lodi	1.6 mi	226	5.5

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 95242 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$99,709

Median Home Value

$549,700

Median Rent

$1,925/mo

Population

27,860

College Educated

31.6%

Homeownership

68.9%

Avg Commute

23 min

Poverty Rate

7.6%

Median Age

39.6

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Anatola Avenue Elementary Lake Balboa, CA	257	4.9
Avondale Elementary La Mesa, CA	326	4.9
Barfield Elementary Pomona, CA	282	4.9
Bracher Elementary Santa Clara, CA	263	4.9

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Peter Lutheran School

What grades does St Peter Lutheran School serve?

St Peter Lutheran School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Peter Lutheran School?

St Peter Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 249 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Peter Lutheran School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Peter Lutheran School is 20.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Peter Lutheran School rank in CA?

St Peter Lutheran School ranks #1,567 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is St Peter Lutheran School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Peter Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Peter Lutheran School a private school?

Yes, St Peter 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 Peter Lutheran School a religious school?

St Peter Lutheran School has a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 35 Car-Dependent
Bike Score: 42 Somewhat Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 249
Gender Split: 53% M / 47% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 20.8:1
Teachers (FTE): 12
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
School Day: 7.2 hours
Days Per Year: 179 days
Setting: Small Suburb
County: San Joaquin County
Phone: (209) 333-2225

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