Christ Lutheran School Photo - Students cheer their fellow students on during the annual Jog-a-thon Fundraiser!

Top 5 Best California Private Preschools Belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 19 private preschools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation serving 4,292 students in California. You can also find more schools membership associations in California.
The top ranked private preschools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation in California include St. Peter Lutheran School, Christ Lutheran Church & School, and Christ Lutheran Church and School.
The average tuition cost is $7,916, which is lower than the California private preschool average tuition cost of $15,611.
100% of private preschools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation in California are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Top Ranked Private Preschools Belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation in California (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Hephatha Lutheran Church and School
Hephatha Lutheran Church and School Photo - Students attend chapel every week in K-8th, and every other week in Early Childhood. Jesus Time is a daily part of circle time in the EC classroom, and Religion is a part of the K-8th curriculum, as well as Fine Arts, Electives, Academies, Music and PE.
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(1)
5900 E. Santa Ana Canyon Road
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 637-0887
Grades: PK-8
| 318 students
St. Peter Lutheran School
St. Peter Lutheran School Photo - St. Peter Lutheran School Lodi CA
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(2)
50 S. Lower Sacramento Rd.
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 333-2225
Grades: PK-8
| 352 students
Redeemer School
Redeemer School Photo - New school building opened in August 2006
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(1)
468 Grand Street
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 366-3466
Grades: PK-8
| 170 students
Bella Vista Christian Academy
Bella Vista Christian Academy Photo - BVCA students gather around the flag pole.
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1635 Chester Dr
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 835-7438
Grades: NS-8
| 298 students
Bethany Lutheran School
Bethany Lutheran School Photo - Our 75th Anniversary - all school photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(5)
5100 E Arbor Rd
Long Beach, CA 90808
(562) 420-7783
Grades: NS-8
| n/a students
Christ Lutheran Church & School
Christ Lutheran Church & School Photo - Back to School! Kindergarten- 8th Grade.
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(1)
28850 S Western Ave
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 831-0848
Grades: PK-8
| 277 students
Christ Lutheran Church and School
Christ Lutheran Church and School Photo - Building confidence through encouragement, students study the life and teachings of Jesus and realizing He not only made an impact on the worldHe changed the world, forever! Through His birth, death and resurrection, He paid the price for our sins and promised eternal life to all who believe.
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(1)
760 Victoria St
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
(949) 548-6866
Grades: NS-8
| 348 students
St. John S Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
26410 Columbia Street
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 925-7756
Grades: PK-8
| 315 students
Salem Lutheran School
Salem Lutheran School Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(2)
6500 E. Santiago Canyon
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 639-1946
Grades: PK-8
| 484 students
Zion Lutheran School
Zion Lutheran School Photo - Zion Offers Kindergarten 8th GradeIn-Person LearningFor over 90 years Zion has been committed to ensuring that students broaden intellectual horizons while shaping character.Welcome back to school! 714-353-3600 Ext. 400
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(4)
1244 E Cypress St
Anaheim, CA 92805
(562) 644-5483
Grades: PK-8
| 257 students
Christ Lutheran School
Christ Lutheran School Photo - Students participate in a reading activity.
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(2)
820 W Imperial Hwy
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 529-0892
Grades: PK-8
| 233 students
Christ Lutheran School and Preschool
Christ Lutheran School and Preschool Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
7929 La Mesa Blvd
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 462-5211
Grades: NS-8
| 225 students
Grace Christian School
Grace Christian School Photo - Up to date facilities, large athletic field
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(3)
643 W 13th Avenue
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 747-3029
Grades: NS-8
| 252 students
Grace Lutheran Christian School
Grace Lutheran Christian School Photo - 2022 Band Concert
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(7)
856 W Newgrove St
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 948-1018
Grades: PK-8
| 149 students
Hope Lutheran Elementary School
Hope Lutheran Elementary School Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(2)
1041 E Foothill Blvd
Glendora, CA 91741
(626) 335-5315
Grades: PK-8
| 177 students
Paula Rush
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1011 Ulatis Dr.
Vacaville, CA 95687
(707) 451-6683
Grades: NS-8
| 153 students
St. Paul School
St. Paul School Photo - St. Paul School Nurturing believers, equipping scholars and connecting families in an ever changing world.
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2916 Mckee Road
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 383-3302
Grades: PK-6
| 143 students
Zion Lutheran School
Zion Lutheran School Photo - Project Fair
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(3)
1405 E Fallbrook St
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 243-3074
Grades: PK-6
| 81 students
Zion Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(1)
15342 Jeraldo Drive
Victorville, CA 92394
(760) 243-3074
Grades: NS-6
| 60 students

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