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Best California Private High Schools Belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private high schools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation serving 2,516 students in California. You can also find more schools membership associations in California.
The top ranked private high schools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation in California include Crean Lutheran High School and Orange Lutheran High School.
The average acceptance rate is 25%, which is lower than the California private high school average acceptance rate of 78%.
100% of private high schools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation in California are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 2

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 2

Top Ranked Private High Schools Belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation in California (2026-27)

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Crean Lutheran High School
Gr: 9-12 | 982 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 21
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
12500 Sand Canyon Ave.
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 387-1199
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Orange Lutheran High School
Gr: 9-12 | 1,534 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 21 | Extracurriculars: 23
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2222 N. Santiago Blvd.
Orange, CA 92867
(714) 998-5151
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation in California?
The top ranked private high schools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation in California include Crean Lutheran High School and Orange Lutheran High School.
How many private high schools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation are located in California?
2 private high schools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation are located in California.
What percentage of private high schools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation are religiously affiliated in California?
100% of private high schools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation in California are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
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Private Schools
2,516
Students
$20,428
Avg. Tuition
43%
Students of Color
18:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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