Below Average
#1652 of 1,787 private schools in CA
West Portal Lutheran School
Elementary School · San Francisco, CA
A private elementary school in San Francisco, CA serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
200 SLOAT BLVD, San Francisco, CA 94132
- 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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
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Where West Portal Lutheran School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 88Very Walkable
- Transit 75Excellent Transit
- Bike 65Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,559/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$118,557
Median home value
$1,458,700
Median rent
$2,503/mo
College educated
58.5%
Homeownership
46.4%
Poverty rate
14%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94132; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Portal Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.0 mi | 347 | Compare → |
| Lakeside Presbyterian Center for ChildrenPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K | 0.3 mi | 20 | Compare → |
| Sloat (commodore) ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | K–5 | 0.3 mi | 381 | Compare → |
| St Cecilia SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | K–8 | 0.3 mi | 531 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
West Portal Lutheran School is listed in San Francisco, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About West Portal Lutheran School
West Portal Lutheran School is a private elementary school in San Francisco, CA, serving approximately 343 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,652 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Portal Lutheran School
What grades does West Portal Lutheran School serve?
West Portal Lutheran School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend West Portal Lutheran School?
West Portal Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 343 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Portal Lutheran School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Portal Lutheran School is 18.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does West Portal Lutheran School rank in CA?
West Portal Lutheran School ranks #1,652 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is West Portal Lutheran School's MySchoolScout rating?
West Portal Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is West Portal Lutheran School a private school?
Yes, West Portal 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 West Portal Lutheran School a religious school?
West Portal Lutheran School has a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 343
- Gender Split
- 36% M / 64% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- San Francisco County
- Phone
- (415) 665-6330
- Area population (ZIP 94132)
- 27,406
- Area average commute
- 29.9 min
- Area median age
- 39.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 94132; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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