Below Average
#1698 of 1,787 private schools in CA
St Peter's Lutheran School
Elementary School
8701 ELK GROVE FLORIN RD, Elk Grove, CA 95624
Enrollment
181
Student-Teacher
16.6:1
Score
4.4
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
181
Student-Teacher
16.6:1
Score
4.4
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
California private schools
#1,698 of 1,787
In Elk Grove
#2 of 2
public schools
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About St Peter's Lutheran School
St Peter's Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Elk Grove, CA. St Peter's Lutheran School serves approximately 181 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. St Peter's Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,698 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
- This school 4.4 · Below Average
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 181 students, St Peter'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 Peter'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 Peter's Lutheran School compares to 32 public schools serving similar grades in Elk Grove, CA
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| St Peter's Lutheran School (this school) | 4.4 |
| Arthur C. Butler Elementary | 5.9 |
| Raymond Case Elementary | 7.7 |
| Roy Herburger Elementary | 8.1 |
| Edward Harris Jr. Middle | 7.9 |
| James A. McKee Elementary | 5.1 |
| Elk Grove Elementary | 5.9 |
| Ellen Feickert Elementary | 6.7 |
| Katherine L. Albiani Middle | 8.3 |
| Joseph Kerr Middle | 7.6 |
| Edna Batey Elementary | 7.4 |
| Irene B. West Elementary | 6.0 |
| Jessie Baker | 4.2 |
| Florence Markofer Elementary | 5.4 |
| Elitha Donner Elementary | 4.9 |
| Harriet G. Eddy Middle | 7.0 |
| Pleasant Grove Elementary | 7.9 |
| Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle | 8.4 |
| Zehnder Ranch Elementary | 8.6 |
| Miwok Village Elementary | 7.3 |
| John Ehrhardt Elementary | 5.8 |
Showing 20 of 32 schools. View all schools in Elk Grove
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
8701 ELK GROVE FLORIN RD, Elk Grove, CA 95624
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering St Peter's Lutheran School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Roy Herburger Elementary (rated 8.1/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is MERRYHILL SCHOOL CALVINE (rated 7.7/10, 0.8 miles away, in nearby Sacramento), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Raymond Case Elementary (rated 7.7/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Elk Grove, see our Elk Grove schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| St. Peter's Lutheran School Elk Grove | 0.0 mi | — |
| MERRYHILL SCHOOL CALVINE Sacramento | 0.8 mi | 7.7 |
| Arthur C. Butler Elementary Elk Grove | 0.7 mi | 5.9 |
| Calvine High Sacramento | 1.0 mi | 6.4 |
| Raymond Case Elementary Elk Grove | 0.9 mi | 7.7 |
| Maeola E. Beitzel Elementary Sacramento | 1.4 mi | 5.7 |
| James A. McKee Elementary Elk Grove | 1.5 mi | 5.1 |
| Elk Grove Elementary Elk Grove | 1.6 mi | 5.9 |
| Mary Tsukamoto Elementary Sacramento | 1.6 mi | 6.4 |
| Roy Herburger Elementary Elk Grove | 1.3 mi | 8.1 |
| Edward Harris Jr. Middle Elk Grove | 1.4 mi | 7.9 |
| Sheldon High Sacramento | 1.6 mi | 6.8 |
| T. R. Smedberg Middle Sacramento | 1.7 mi | 6.4 |
| Ellen Feickert Elementary Elk Grove | 1.9 mi | 6.7 |
| Monterey Trail High Elk Grove | 1.6 mi | 6.1 |
| ELK GROVE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Elk Grove | 2.1 mi | — |
| Joseph Kerr Middle Elk Grove | 2.2 mi | 7.6 |
| California Montessori Project - Elk Grove Campus Carmichael | 2.2 mi | 7.5 |
| Pleasant Grove High Elk Grove | 1.9 mi | 7.9 |
| Isabelle Jackson Elementary Sacramento | 2.1 mi | 5.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 95624 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$121,269
Median Home Value
$603,700
Median Rent
$1,960/mo
Population
68,036
College Educated
33.2%
Homeownership
76.9%
Avg Commute
32 min
Poverty Rate
6%
Median Age
38.4
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about St Peter's Lutheran School
What grades does St Peter's Lutheran School serve?
St Peter's Lutheran School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend St Peter's Lutheran School?
St Peter's Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 181 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Peter's Lutheran School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Peter's Lutheran School is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Peter's Lutheran School rank in CA?
St Peter's Lutheran School ranks #1,698 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is St Peter's Lutheran School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Peter's Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Peter's Lutheran School a private school?
Yes, St Peter's Lutheran School is a private coeducational school with a Other Lutheran 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's Lutheran School a religious school?
St Peter's Lutheran School has a Other Lutheran religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 181
- Gender Split
- 45% M / 55% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Other Lutheran
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 175 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Sacramento County
- Phone
- (916) 689-3050
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