Crean Lutheran High School Photo - CLHS is a full-service Christian High School located in Irvine. CLHS' mission is to Proclaim Jesus Christ through Excellence in Education.

Best California Private High Schools Belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 private high schools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation serving 2,413 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).

Top Ranked Private High Schools Belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation in California (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Crean Lutheran High School
Crean Lutheran High School Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
12500 Sand Canyon Ave.
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 387-1199
Gr: 9-12 | 982 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 21 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Orange Lutheran High School
Orange Lutheran High School Photo - Strengthened by Faith. Prepared for Life.
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(2)
2222 N. Santiago Blvd.
Orange, CA 92867
(714) 998-5151
Gr: 9-12 | 1,431 student Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 21 | Extracurrculars: 23 Tuition listed

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