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California Private Schools Belonging to Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod School Accreditation (WELSSA)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools belonging to Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod School Accreditation (WELSSA) serving 327 students in California.
The average acceptance rate is 77%, which is lower than the California private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
100% of private schools belonging to Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod School Accreditation (WELSSA) in California are religiously affiliated (most commonly Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
The top ranked private school belonging to Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod School Accreditation (WELSSA) in California is Carlsbad Christian Academy.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 3

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 3

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod School Accreditation (WELSSA) in California (2026-27)

Shepherd Of The Hills Lutheran School Photo
Shepherd Of The Hills Lutheran School
Gr: K-8 | 60 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 4
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
9191 Fletcher Pkwy
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 469-9443
(5)
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Carlsbad Christian Academy Photo
Carlsbad Christian Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 179 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 1
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
3030 Valley St
Carlsbad, CA 92008
(760) 729-6272
(3)
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St. Marks Lutheran School Photo
St. Marks Lutheran School
Gr: K-8 | 88 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 7
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
7869 Kingswood Drive
Citrus Heights, CA 95610
(916) 961-7891
(10)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod School Accreditation (WELSSA) in California?
The top ranked private schools belonging to Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod School Accreditation (WELSSA) in California is Carlsbad Christian Academy.
How many private schools belonging to Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod School Accreditation (WELSSA) are located in California?
3 private schools belonging to Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod School Accreditation (WELSSA) are located in California.
What percentage of private schools belonging to Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod School Accreditation (WELSSA) are religiously affiliated in California?
100% of private schools belonging to Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod School Accreditation (WELSSA) in California are religiously affiliated (most commonly Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
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Private Schools
327
Students
$6,517
Avg. Tuition
23%
Students of Color
18:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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