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West Portal Lutheran School

Elementary School

3101 MORAGA ST, San Francisco, CA 94122

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

334

Student-Teacher

15.6:1

Score

5.1

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Enrollment

334

Student-Teacher

15.6:1

Score

5.1

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

California private schools

#1,523 of 1,787

In San Francisco

#71 of 74

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About West Portal Lutheran School

West Portal Lutheran School is a private elementary school in San Francisco, CA. West Portal Lutheran School serves approximately 334 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. West Portal Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,523 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

How it compares1.1 pts below CA schools

5.1

This school 5.1 · Average
CA avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

West Portal 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 West Portal Lutheran School compares to 102 public schools serving similar grades in San Francisco, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio

15.6:1

This School

21.8:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

334

This School

363

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

5.1

This School

6.8

Public Avg

Student Demographics

Asian 96.1% vs 0%

White 1.2% vs 0%

Black 0.3% vs 0%

West Portal Lutheran School San Francisco Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
West Portal Lutheran School (this school)	—	334	15.6:1	5.1
Giannini (A.P.) Middle	0.3 mi	1,193	24.3:1	9.0
Sunset Elementary	0.3 mi	403	26.9:1	9.2
Key (Francis Scott) Elementary	0.4 mi	562	24.4:1	8.7
Noriega Children Center	0.4 mi	44	—:1	7.9
Lawton Alternative	0.4 mi	601	22.3:1	9.0
Stevenson (Robert Louis) Elementary	0.5 mi	438	24.3:1	7.9
S.F. County Special Education	0.8 mi	251	83.7:1	5.4
Jefferson Elementary	1.2 mi	502	23.9:1	7.7
Ulloa Elementary	1.2 mi	521	22.7:1	9.1
Feinstein (Dianne) Elementary	1.3 mi	383	21.3:1	7.1
Yu (Alice Fong) Elementary	1.5 mi	589	26.8:1	7.9
Lafayette Elementary	1.6 mi	474	20.6:1	9.3
Hoover (Herbert) Middle	1.6 mi	948	24.3:1	8.4
Argonne Elementary	1.8 mi	368	20.4:1	8.6
Lakeshore Alternative Elementary	1.8 mi	421	21.1:1	6.8
Presidio Middle	1.9 mi	980	22.3:1	8.3
West Portal Elementary	1.9 mi	590	24.6:1	7.9
Alamo Elementary	2.1 mi	393	23.1:1	8.5
Sloat (Commodore) Elementary	2.1 mi	381	25.4:1	8.7
Clarendon Alternative Elementary	2.2 mi	529	25.2:1	7.9

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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+ 4.3 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 15.6:1

Instructional Commitment

B+ 7.3 / 10

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School Day Length 7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,260

Diversity & Inclusion

C 2.5 / 10

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Diversity Index 8%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.1 / 10

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Enrollment 334

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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)

Asian 96.1%

Two or More 2.4%

White 1.2%

Black 0.3%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

3101 MORAGA ST, San Francisco, CA 94122

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering West Portal Lutheran School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Sunset Elementary (rated 9.2/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Ulloa Elementary (rated 9.1/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Lawton Alternative (rated 9.0/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in San Francisco, see our San Francisco schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.4 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Holy Name Elementary San Francisco	0.2 mi	371	—
HOLY NAME ELEMENTARY SCHOOL San Francisco	0.2 mi	344	7.5
Giannini (A.P.) Middle San Francisco	0.3 mi	1,193	9.0
Sunset Elementary San Francisco	0.3 mi	403	9.2
St. Ignatius College Preparatory San Francisco	0.5 mi	1,555	—
ST IGNATIUS COLLEGE PREPARATORY San Francisco	0.5 mi	1,589	5.2
Key (Francis Scott) Elementary San Francisco	0.4 mi	562	8.7
Stevenson (Robert Louis) Elementary San Francisco	0.5 mi	438	7.9
Lawton Alternative San Francisco	0.4 mi	601	9.0
Noriega Children Center San Francisco	0.4 mi	44	7.9
S.F. County Special Education San Francisco	0.8 mi	251	5.4
ST GABRIEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL San Francisco	1.1 mi	443	6.6
St. Gabriel Elementary School San Francisco	1.1 mi	518	—
Lincoln (Abraham) High San Francisco	1.0 mi	2,037	8.2
Ulloa Elementary San Francisco	1.2 mi	521	9.1
Edgewood Community School San Francisco	1.3 mi	15	—
EDGEWOOD CENTER FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES San Francisco	1.3 mi	28	—
Lycee Francais de San Francisco (Ortega) San Francisco	1.1 mi	317	—
Terra San Francisco School San Francisco	1.4 mi	39	—
Bais Menacham Yeshiva Day School San Francisco	1.4 mi	51	—

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 94122 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$145,717

Median Home Value

$1,507,100

Median Rent

$2,720/mo

Population

57,369

College Educated

62.9%

Homeownership

48.7%

Avg Commute

32.1 min

Poverty Rate

Median Age

42.2

Similar Schools

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Albert Baxter Elementary Bellflower, CA	297	5.1
Alta Sierra Elementary Grass Valley, CA	331	5.1
Arovista Elementary Brea, CA	412	5.1
Ayers Elementary Concord, CA	388	5.1
Booker T. Washington Elementary El Centro, CA	356	5.1
Cabazon Elementary Cabazon, CA	262	5.1

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 334 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at West Portal Lutheran School?

The student-teacher ratio at West Portal Lutheran School is 15.6:1. 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 #1,523 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 5.1 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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 81 Very Walkable
Transit Score: 57 Good Transit
Bike Score: 81 Very Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment: 334
Gender Split: 40% M / 60% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15.6:1
Teachers (FTE): 21
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
School Day: 7 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Large City
County: San Francisco County
Phone: (415) 665-6330

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