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#625 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Top 35% of private schools
Zion Lutheran School
Elementary School
495 9TH AVE, San Francisco, CA 94118
Enrollment
152
Student-Teacher
10.9:1
Score
6.7
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
152
Student-Teacher
10.9:1
Score
6.7
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
California private schools
#625 of 1,787
In San Francisco
#39 of 74
public schools
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About Zion Lutheran School
Zion Lutheran School is a private elementary school in San Francisco, CA. Zion Lutheran School serves approximately 152 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Zion Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #625 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
- This school 6.7 · Average
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 152 students, Zion 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.
Zion 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 Zion Lutheran School compares to 102 public schools serving similar grades in San Francisco, CA
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Zion Lutheran School (this school) | 6.7 |
| McCoppin (Frank) Elementary | 8.3 |
| Peabody (George) Elementary | 9.4 |
| Sutro Elementary | 9.2 |
| Roosevelt Middle | 9.5 |
| Argonne Elementary | 8.6 |
| Alamo Elementary | 8.5 |
| New Traditions Elementary | 8.4 |
| Presidio Middle | 8.3 |
| Jefferson Elementary | 7.7 |
| Yu (Alice Fong) Elementary | 7.9 |
| Grattan Elementary | 8.5 |
| Chinese Immersion School at DeAvila | 9.3 |
| Lafayette Elementary | 9.3 |
| Cobb (William L.) Elementary | 6.8 |
| KIPP San Francisco Bay Academy | 7.0 |
| Gateway Middle | 7.0 |
| Creative Arts Charter | 3.9 |
| Clarendon Alternative Elementary | 7.9 |
| Lawton Alternative | 9.0 |
| McKinley Elementary | 9.1 |
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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
495 9TH AVE, San Francisco, CA 94118
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Zion Lutheran School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Peabody (George) Elementary (rated 9.4/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Sutro Elementary (rated 9.2/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Argonne Elementary (rated 8.6/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in San Francisco, see our San Francisco schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| BRIGHTWORKS San Francisco | 0.2 mi | 6.9 |
| SAN FRANCISCO GIRLS SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.2 mi | — |
| Nativity HS San Francisco | 0.2 mi | — |
| McCoppin (Frank) Elementary San Francisco | 0.3 mi | 8.3 |
| Peabody (George) Elementary San Francisco | 0.4 mi | 9.4 |
| Sutro Elementary San Francisco | 0.4 mi | 9.2 |
| STRATFORD SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.4 mi | 7.6 |
| SAN FRANCISCO SCHOOLHOUSE San Francisco | 0.4 mi | 6.9 |
| Roosevelt Middle San Francisco | 0.5 mi | 9.5 |
| Argonne Elementary San Francisco | 0.6 mi | 8.6 |
| PRESIDIO HILL SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.9 mi | 7.3 |
| Presidio Hill School San Francisco | 0.9 mi | — |
| Alamo Elementary San Francisco | 0.9 mi | 8.5 |
| ST ANNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL San Francisco | 1.1 mi | 6.5 |
| Independence High San Francisco | 1.1 mi | 9.1 |
| SAN FRANCISCO HIGH SCHOOL OF THE ARTS San Francisco | 1.0 mi | 8.4 |
| San Francisco High School of the Arts San Francisco | 1.0 mi | — |
| WOODSIDE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL San Francisco | 1.2 mi | — |
| New Traditions Elementary San Francisco | 1.0 mi | 8.4 |
| St. John of San Francisco Orthodox Academy San Francisco | 1.0 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 94118 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$159,550
Median Home Value
$1,817,200
Median Rent
$2,695/mo
Population
39,275
College Educated
72.2%
Homeownership
36.3%
Avg Commute
32.6 min
Poverty Rate
6.3%
Median Age
39.1
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| BRISKIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Los Angeles, CA | 6.7 |
| BUNDY CANYON CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Wildomar, CA | 6.7 |
| Connect Community Charter Redwood City, CA | 6.7 |
| DESTINY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Rocklin, CA | 6.7 |
| Extera Public School No. 2 Los Angeles, CA | 6.7 |
| FOLSOM EDUCATIONAL ACADEMY Folsom, CA | 6.7 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Zion Lutheran School
What grades does Zion Lutheran School serve?
Zion Lutheran School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Zion Lutheran School?
Zion Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 152 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Zion Lutheran School?
The student-teacher ratio at Zion Lutheran School is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Zion Lutheran School rank in CA?
Zion Lutheran School ranks #625 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is Zion Lutheran School's MySchoolScout rating?
Zion Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Zion Lutheran School a private school?
Yes, Zion 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 Zion Lutheran School a religious school?
Zion Lutheran School has a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod religious affiliation.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 152
- Gender Split
- 55% M / 45% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- 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) 221-7500
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