California Private Preschools Belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 23 private preschools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) serving 6,575 students in California. You can also find more schools membership associations in California.
The top ranked private preschools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) in California include St. Johns Lutheran School, St. Peter Lutheran School, and Christ Lutheran Church and School.
The average tuition cost is $8,740, which is lower than the California private preschool average tuition cost of $14,788.
100% of private preschools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) in California are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 23

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 23

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

St. Peter Lutheran School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 352 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 3
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
50 S. Lower Sacramento Rd.
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 333-2225
(2)
Hephatha Lutheran Church & School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 250 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 23
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
5900 E. Santa Ana Canyon Road
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 637-0887
(1)
Redeemer School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 160 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 7
Christian
468 Grand Street
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 366-3466
(1)
Bella Vista Christian Academy Photo
Gr: NS-8 | 299 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 3
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1635 Chester Dr
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 835-7438
Bethany Lutheran School Photo
Gr: NS-8
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 16
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
5100 E Arbor Rd
Long Beach, CA 90808
(562) 420-7783
(5)
Christ Lutheran Church & School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 277 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 5
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
28850 S Western Ave
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 831-0848
(1)
Christ Lutheran Church and School Photo
Gr: NS-8 | 348 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 17
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
760 Victoria St
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
(949) 548-6866
(1)
Christ Lutheran School and Preschool Photo
Gr: NS-8 | 310 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 7
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
7929 La Mesa Blvd
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 462-5211
Map of Emmaus Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 143 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
840 S Almansor St
Alhambra, CA 91801
(262) 893-6641
(1)
Prince Of Peace Lutheran School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 462 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 3
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
38451 Fremont Blvd
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 797-8186
Map of St. John S Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 315 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 4
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
26410 Columbia Street
Hemet, CA 92544
(951) 925-7756
St. John's Lutheran School Photo
Gr: NS-8 | 847 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 7
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
154 S Shaffer St
Orange, CA 92866
(714) 288-4400
(1)
St. Johns Lutheran School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 596 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 8
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
4500 Buena Vista Road
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 664-8090
(3)
St. Paul's Lutheran School Photo
Gr: NS-8 | 400 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 7
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
901 E Heim Avenue
Orange, CA 92865
(714) 921-3188
(8)
Salem Lutheran School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 484 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 5
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
6500 E. Santiago Canyon
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 639-1946
(2)
Zion Lutheran School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 257 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 5
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1244 E Cypress St
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 535-3600
(4)
Christ Lutheran School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 233 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 5
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
820 W Imperial Hwy
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 529-0892
(2)
Grace Christian School Photo
Gr: NS-8 | 252 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 7
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
643 W 13th Avenue
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 747-3029
(3)
Hope Lutheran Elementary School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 177 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 6
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1041 E Foothill Blvd
Glendora, CA 91741
(626) 335-5315
(3)
Map of Paula Rush
Gr: NS-8 | 129 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1011 Ulatis Dr.
Vacaville, CA 95687
(707) 451-6683
St. Paul School Photo
Gr: PK-6 | 143 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 1
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2916 Mckee Road
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 383-3302
Zion Lutheran School Photo
Gr: PK-6 | 81 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 2
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1405 E Fallbrook St
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 243-3074
(3)
Map of Zion Lutheran School
Gr: NS-6 | 60 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
15342 Jeraldo Drive
Victorville, CA 92394
(760) 243-3074
(1)

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) in California?
The top ranked private preschools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) in California include St. Johns Lutheran School, St. Peter Lutheran School, and Christ Lutheran Church and School.
How many private preschools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) are located in California?
23 private preschools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) are located in California.
How much do private preschools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) cost in California?
The average tuition cost is $8,740, which is lower than the California private school average tuition cost of $14,788.
How diverse are private preschools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) in California?
California private preschools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) are approximately 38% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 50%.
What percentage of private preschools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) are religiously affiliated in California?
100% of private preschools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) in California are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Christian).

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