About the School
- First Lutheran Elementary School in Van Nuys, CA, serves 68 students in grades K–6 within a central city setting.
- The school operates under the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and offers a co–ed regular elementary program.
- The student–teacher ratio of 17:1, supported by a total of 4 teachers.
- Approximately 71% of the student body represents students of color.
- Tuition information is consistent with local averages for California K–6 private schools in the Van Nuys area.
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
68 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
71%
State avg.: 52%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for First Lutheran Elementary School?
The application deadline for First Lutheran Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to First Lutheran Elementary School is Crawford Academy (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Elisabeth School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Abc Little School (1.2 miles away)
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Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: K-8 | 116 students
Catholic
6635 Tobias Ave
Van Nuys, CA 91405
(818) 779-1766
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 12 students
14530 Sylvan St
Van Nuys, CA 91411
(818) 909-5265
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: K-6 | 105 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Alternative School
14702 Sylvan Street
Van Nuys, CA 91411
(818) 780-6226
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 56 students
6447 Woodman Ave
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818) 786-5169
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: K-6 | 355 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 13
13639 Victory Boulevard
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818) 782-4001
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 12 students
14530 Sylvan St
Van Nuys, CA 91411
(818) 909-5265
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 68 students
Special Education School
15339 Saticoy St
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 267-2600
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: K-12 | 874 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 10
Catholic
13967 Roscoe Blvd
Panorama City, CA 91402
(818) 894-6417
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 115 students
Special Education School
6455 Coldwater Canyon Ave
North Hollywood, CA 91606
(818) 623-6386
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 52 students
Special Education School
15314 Rauen St
North Hills, CA 91343
(818) 894-3746
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: K-8 | 116 students
Catholic
6635 Tobias Ave
Van Nuys, CA 91405
(818) 779-1766
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 12 students
14530 Sylvan St
Van Nuys, CA 91411
(818) 909-5265
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: K-6 | 105 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Alternative School
14702 Sylvan Street
Van Nuys, CA 91411
(818) 780-6226
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 56 students
6447 Woodman Ave
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818) 786-5169
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: K-6 | 355 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 13
13639 Victory Boulevard
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818) 782-4001
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 56 students
6447 Woodman Ave
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818) 786-5169
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: NS | 40 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Daycare / Preschool
6328 Woodman Ave
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818) 782-9060
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-K | 25 students
Montessori School
15520 Sherman Way
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 781-3662
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 40 students
Montessori School
6252 Woodman Ave
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818) 781-5499
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-K | 42 students
Daycare / Preschool
15727 Vanowen St
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 785-1982
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Champs - Charter High School Of Arts-multimedia & Performing
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6842 Van Nuys Blvd.
Van Nuys, CA 91405
(818) 994-7614
Van Nuys, CA 91405
(818) 994-7614
- miles
Gr: 9-12 | 424 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Andres And Maria Cardenas Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6900 Calhoun Ave.
Van Nuys, CA 91405
(818) 908-6700
Van Nuys, CA 91405
(818) 908-6700
0.4 miles
Gr: K-5 | 423 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Ararat Charter
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6555 Sylmar Ave.
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818) 994-2904
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818) 994-2904
0.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 333 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Hazeltine Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7150 Hazeltine Ave.
Van Nuys, CA 91405
(818) 781-1040
Van Nuys, CA 91405
(818) 781-1040
0.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 621 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Van Nuys Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6464 Sylmar Ave.
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818) 785-2195
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818) 785-2195
0.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 459 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
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