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California Private Schools Belonging to Evangelical Lutheran Education Association (ELEA)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 23 private schools belonging to Evangelical Lutheran Education Association (ELEA) serving 3,457 students in California. You can also find more schools membership associations in California.
The top ranked private schools belonging to Evangelical Lutheran Education Association (ELEA) in California include Riviera Hall Lutheran School, Salem Lutheran School, and Shepherd Of The Valley Preschool.
The average acceptance rate is 88%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
100% of private schools belonging to Evangelical Lutheran Education Association (ELEA) in California are religiously affiliated (most commonly Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA) and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 23

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 23

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to Evangelical Lutheran Education Association (ELEA) in California (2026-27)

First Lutheran School Photo
First Lutheran School
Gr: K-8 | 493 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 6
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)
2900 W Carson St
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 320-9920
(1)
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Map of Loving Savior Of The Hills Lutheran School
Loving Savior Of The Hills Lutheran School
Gr: K-8 | 297 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 9
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
14816 Peyton Dr
Chino Hills, CA 91709
(909) 597-2948
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Riviera Hall Lutheran School Photo
Riviera Hall Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 295 students
Avg. class size: 26 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 10
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)
330 Palos Verdes Blvd
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
(310) 375-5528
(1)
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Salem Lutheran School Photo
Salem Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 137 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 7
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)
1211 N Brand Blvd
Glendale, CA 91202
(818) 243-3193
(1)
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Shepherd Of The Valley Preschool Photo
Shepherd Of The Valley Preschool
Gr: NS | 90 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 3
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
23838 Kittridge Street
West Hills, CA 91307
(818) 347-6784
(11)
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Map of Acts Advanced Christian Training Schools
Acts Advanced Christian Training Schools
Gr: K-12 | 34 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
P.O. Box 1677
Atascadero, CA 93423
(805) 242-6053
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Ascension Lutheran School Photo
Ascension Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 184 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 5
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)
1600 E Hillcrest Drive
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
(805) 496-2149
(7)
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Map of Bethlehem Children's Center & Kindergarten
Bethlehem Children's Center & Kindergarten
Gr: PK-K | 90 students
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
1300 Saint Francis Rd
Santa Rosa, CA 95409
(707) 538-2266
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Map of Bethlehem Community Early Chil
Bethlehem Community Early Chil
Gr: NS-PK | 180 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
925 Balour Dr
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 753-2471
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Bethlehem Lutheran School Photo
Bethlehem Lutheran School
Gr: NS-5 | 145 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 5
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
12227 Balboa Blvd
Granada Hills, CA 91344
(818) 368-6947
(1)
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Map of Christ Lutheran Preschool And Kindergarten
Christ Lutheran Preschool And Kindergarten
Gr: PK-K | 28 students
Daycare / Preschool (Other Lutheran)
5500 Francis Ave
Chino, CA 91710
(909) 627-1433
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Christ Lutheran School Photo
Christ Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 130 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 5
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)
311 S Citrus St
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 967-7531
(7)
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Map of Faith Lutheran Church & School
Faith Lutheran Church & School
Gr: PK-1 | 53 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
9920 Mills Ave
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 941-0245
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Good Shepherd Lutheran School Photo
Good Shepherd Lutheran School
Gr: K-5 | 56 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2949 Alamo St
Simi Valley, CA 93063
(805) 526-2482
(1)
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Good Shepherd Lutheran School Photo
Good Shepherd Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 226 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 5
Other Lutheran
1180 Lynwood Drive
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 897-2510
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Map of Good Shepherd Lutheran School
Good Shepherd Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 95 students
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)
6338 N Figueroa St
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 255-2786
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Map of Honey Tree Early Childhood Center
Honey Tree Early Childhood Center
Gr: PK-K | 149 students
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
1 W Avenida De Los Arboles
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
(805) 492-1232
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Map of Little Shepherd Lutheran Preschool
Little Shepherd Lutheran Preschool
Gr: PK-K | 125 students
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
504 Baker St
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 769-0462
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Our Savior's Lutheran School Photo
Our Savior's Lutheran School
Gr: NS-PK | 89 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)
200 Avenida San Pablo
San Clemente, CA 92672
(949) 492-6165
(2)
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Map of Real Life La Preschool And Kindergarten
Real Life La Preschool And Kindergarten
Gr: PK-K | 158 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
804 E Foothill Blvd
Glendora, CA 91741
(626) 914-1971
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St. Timothy's Christian Academy Photo
St. Timothy's Christian Academy
Gr: NS-5 | 138 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Other Lutheran
5100 Camden ave
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 265-0244
(6)
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Map of Trinity Lutheran School
Trinity Lutheran School
Gr: K-8 | 73 students
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)
4783 W 130th St
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 675-4493
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Map of Westchester Lutheran Elementary School
Westchester Lutheran Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 192 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
7831 S Sepulveda Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 670-5422
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to Evangelical Lutheran Education Association (ELEA) in California?
The top ranked private schools belonging to Evangelical Lutheran Education Association (ELEA) in California include Riviera Hall Lutheran School, Salem Lutheran School, and Shepherd Of The Valley Preschool.
How many private schools belonging to Evangelical Lutheran Education Association (ELEA) are located in California?
23 private schools belonging to Evangelical Lutheran Education Association (ELEA) are located in California.
How diverse are private schools belonging to Evangelical Lutheran Education Association (ELEA) in California?
California private schools belonging to Evangelical Lutheran Education Association (ELEA) are approximately 46% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 52%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to Evangelical Lutheran Education Association (ELEA) are religiously affiliated in California?
100% of private schools belonging to Evangelical Lutheran Education Association (ELEA) in California are religiously affiliated (most commonly Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA) and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
23
Private Schools
3,457
Students
$8,354
Avg. Tuition
46%
Students of Color
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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