Excellent
#55 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Top 3% of private schools
Westchester Lutheran Elementary School
Elementary School
7831 S SEPULVEDA BLVD, Los Angeles, CA 90045
Enrollment
146
Student-Teacher
8.6:1
Score
8.2
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
146
Student-Teacher
8.6:1
Score
8.2
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
California private schools
#55 of 1,787
In Los Angeles
#5 of 137
public schools
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About Westchester Lutheran Elementary School
Westchester Lutheran Elementary School is a private elementary school in Los Angeles, CA. Westchester Lutheran Elementary School serves approximately 146 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 8.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Westchester Lutheran Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #55 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
- This school 8.2 · Excellent
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 146 students, Westchester Lutheran Elementary 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.
At 8.6:1 students to teachers, Westchester Lutheran Elementary School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Westchester Lutheran Elementary 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 Westchester Lutheran Elementary School compares to 451 public schools serving similar grades in Los Angeles, CA
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Westchester Lutheran Elementary School (this school) | 8.2 |
| Westport Heights Elementary | 6.7 |
| Orville Wright Engineering and Design Magnet | 6.0 |
| WISH Community | 8.9 |
| Cowan Avenue Elementary | 9.0 |
| Kentwood Elementary | 9.1 |
| Open Charter Magnet | 7.4 |
| Loyola Village Fine And Performing Arts Magnet | 5.0 |
| Goethe International Charter | 8.4 |
| Marina del Rey Middle | 5.5 |
| Katherine Johnson STEM Academy | 5.7 |
| Ocean Charter | 6.9 |
| ICEF Vista Middle Academy | 9.5 |
| ICEF Vista Elementary Academy | 9.2 |
| Short Avenue Elementary | 8.1 |
| Windsor Hills Math Science | 4.3 |
| James J. McBride Special Education Center | 4.1 |
| Grand View Boulevard Elementary | 9.1 |
| Fifty-Fourth Street Elementary | 7.4 |
| Beethoven Street Elementary | 6.5 |
| Charnock Road Elementary | 8.6 |
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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
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
7831 S SEPULVEDA BLVD, Los Angeles, CA 90045
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Westchester Lutheran Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Kentwood Elementary (rated 9.1/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Cowan Avenue Elementary (rated 9.0/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, WISH Community (rated 8.9/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Los Angeles, see our Los Angeles schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Westchester Lutheran School Los Angeles | 0.1 mi | — |
| Westport Heights Elementary Los Angeles | 0.4 mi | 6.7 |
| Orville Wright Engineering and Design Magnet Los Angeles | 0.5 mi | 6.0 |
| WISH Community Los Angeles | 0.5 mi | 8.9 |
| Cowan Avenue Elementary Los Angeles | 0.6 mi | 9.0 |
| Carousel Los Angeles | 0.6 mi | — |
| Kentwood Elementary Los Angeles | 0.7 mi | 9.1 |
| Visitation Elementary Los Angeles | 0.9 mi | — |
| VISITATION SCHOOL Los Angeles | 0.9 mi | 7.7 |
| PACIFICA MONTESSORI SCHOOL Culver City | 0.9 mi | — |
| MONTESSORI ACADEMY OF CULVER CITY Culver City | 1.0 mi | — |
| ST JEROME SCHOOL Los Angeles | 1.0 mi | 6.5 |
| St. Jerome Elementary Los Angeles | 1.1 mi | — |
| Open Charter Magnet Los Angeles | 1.0 mi | 7.4 |
| Playa del Rey Elementary Culver City | 1.2 mi | 8.9 |
| El Marino Elementary Culver City | 1.6 mi | 7.8 |
| Frank D. Parent TK-8 Inglewood | 1.4 mi | 4.1 |
| Argo Navis School Los Angeles | 1.4 mi | — |
| LADERA HEIGHTS PREP DEVELOPMENT CENTER Los Angeles | 1.4 mi | — |
| OneSchool Global - Los Angeles Los Angeles | 1.4 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 90045 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$132,577
Median Home Value
$1,322,700
Median Rent
$2,909/mo
Population
42,352
College Educated
64%
Homeownership
47.1%
Avg Commute
27.1 min
Poverty Rate
8.8%
Median Age
36.2
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Westchester Lutheran Elementary School
What grades does Westchester Lutheran Elementary School serve?
Westchester Lutheran Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Westchester Lutheran Elementary School?
Westchester Lutheran Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 146 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westchester Lutheran Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westchester Lutheran Elementary School is 8.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Westchester Lutheran Elementary School rank in CA?
Westchester Lutheran Elementary School ranks #55 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is Westchester Lutheran Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Westchester Lutheran Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Westchester Lutheran Elementary School a private school?
Yes, Westchester Lutheran Elementary 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 Westchester Lutheran Elementary School a religious school?
Westchester Lutheran Elementary School has a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod religious affiliation.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 146
- Gender Split
- 56% M / 44% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Phone
- (310) 670-5422
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