About the School
- First Lutheran School in Burbank, CA serves 56 students from kindergarten through 6th grade in a central city community.
- The school has a student–teacher ratio of 11:1 with 5 total teachers supporting its co–educational programs.
- Established in 1905, First Lutheran School operates on a 50–acre campus affiliated with the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and is a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Education Association.
- Annual tuition is $25,000, reflecting its status as a private elementary school option in the Los Angeles area.
- Approximately 49% of the student body represents students of color, contributing to the school's diverse enrollment in this California K–6 private school.
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
Student Body
Total Students
56 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
49%
State avg.: 52%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 11:1
Number of AP Courses
15 courses
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$25,000
Endowment Size
$50 million
Sports
School Mascot
Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does First Lutheran School cost?
First Lutheran School's tuition is approximately $25,000 for private students.
When is the application deadline for First Lutheran School?
The application deadline for First Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to First Lutheran School is Scholars Preparatory School (0.0 miles away)
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Gr: PK-12 | 165 students
Specialized Curriculum
1001 S Glenoaks Blvd
Burbank, CA 91502
(818) 242-3344
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: K | 10 students
Montessori School
1920 W Glenoaks Blvd
Burbank, CA 91504
(818) 841-9096
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-K | 95 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 6
Montessori School
1920 W Glenoaks Blvd
Glendale, CA 91201
(818) 841-9096
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 173 students
Sports: 4
Catholic
154 N 5th St
Burbank, CA 91501
(818) 842-5033
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 70 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Extracurriculars: 8
Daycare / Preschool
720 S Main St
Burbank, CA 91506
(818) 848-0206
Gr: PK-12 | 165 students
Specialized Curriculum
1001 S Glenoaks Blvd
Burbank, CA 91502
(818) 242-3344
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 398 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 5
Specialized Curriculum
1105 W Riverside Drive
Burbank, CA 91506
(818) 900-1895
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 525 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 20
Catholic
511 S Buena Vista Street
Burbank, CA 91505
(818) 846-8141
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 12 students
1825 N. Niagara Street
Burbank, CA 91505
(818) 478-1446
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 69 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Extracurriculars: 11
755 N. Whitnall Hwy
Burbank, CA 91505
(818) 985-9485
Gr: PK-12 | 165 students
Specialized Curriculum
1001 S Glenoaks Blvd
Burbank, CA 91502
(818) 242-3344
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 173 students
Sports: 4
Catholic
154 N 5th St
Burbank, CA 91501
(818) 842-5033
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: K-1 | 41 students
721 S San Fernando Blvd
Burbank, CA 91502
(818) 953-7277
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 398 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 5
Specialized Curriculum
1105 W Riverside Drive
Burbank, CA 91506
(818) 900-1895
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: K-8 | 251 students
Catholic
2120 W Olive Ave
Burbank, CA 91506
(818) 848-0191
Gr: PK-12 | 165 students
Specialized Curriculum
1001 S Glenoaks Blvd
Burbank, CA 91502
(818) 242-3344
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: K | 10 students
Montessori School
1920 W Glenoaks Blvd
Burbank, CA 91504
(818) 841-9096
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-K | 95 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 6
Montessori School
1920 W Glenoaks Blvd
Glendale, CA 91201
(818) 841-9096
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 173 students
Sports: 4
Catholic
154 N 5th St
Burbank, CA 91501
(818) 842-5033
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 70 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Extracurriculars: 8
Daycare / Preschool
720 S Main St
Burbank, CA 91506
(818) 848-0206
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Location
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Quick Facts
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Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
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Burbank, CA 91501
(818) 729-2050
Burbank, CA 91501
(818) 729-2050
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Puc Inspire Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 16%)
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Rank:
1/
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12550 Van Nuys Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91504
(818) 492-1880
Burbank, CA 91504
(818) 492-1880
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Gr: 6-8 | 210 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Balboa Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 56%)
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1844 Bel Aire Dr.
Glendale, CA 91201
(818) 241-1801
Glendale, CA 91201
(818) 241-1801
0.7 miles
Gr: K-6 | 799 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1540 Fifth St.
Glendale, CA 91201
(818) 243-4279
Glendale, CA 91201
(818) 243-4279
0.8 miles
Gr: K-6 | 815 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
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(Math: 69% | Reading: 72%)
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Rank:
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(818) 243-1809
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(818) 243-1809
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