Grace Lutheran School provides academic excellence in a caring, Christian environment.
We provide classes for Junior Kindergarten through Eighth Grade students.
We serve education as a life investment. Grace Lutheran School is dedicated to providing a solid and lasting foundation for learning.
Our Christian education program provides each child experiences to grow aesthetically, emotionally, intellectually, physically, socially, and spiritually.
Grace Lutheran School is dedicated to providing each child a solid and lasting foundation for learning that will benefit the child all his or her life.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 39 students
- Yearly Tuition: $7,500
- Acceptance rate: 90%
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
dyslexia/language-based/mild learning differences
Year Founded
1984
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
39 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
81%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
Average Class Size
15 students
List of Courses Offered
Average SAT score
1090
(Out of 1600)
Average Percentile SSAT
75%
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Uniform dress code
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
% on Financial Aid
12%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,600
Acceptance Rate
90%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
Barb Smoot
Admissions Associate
Doreen Jihnson
Sports
Total Sports Offered
8 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
3 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Yearbook Club
Arts and Music Programs:
ChoirDrama Productions
School Notes
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- New Administration
- New 21st CenturyTECHNOLOGY
- New Direction
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Grace Lutheran School cost?
Grace Lutheran School's tuition is approximately $7,500 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Grace Lutheran School?
The acceptance rate of Grace Lutheran School is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 81%.
What sports does Grace Lutheran School offer?
Grace Lutheran School offers 8 interscholastic sports: Badminton, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Soccer, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee and Volleyball.
When is the application deadline for Grace Lutheran School?
The application deadline for Grace Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Grace Lutheran School located?
Grace Lutheran School is located in the Beresford Park neighborhood of San Mateo, CA. There are 5 other private schools located in Beresford Park.
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The nearest elementary school is St. Gregory School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is The Carey School (0.6 miles away)
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2333 Palm Ave
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 918-9945
San Mateo, CA 94403
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2000 Alameda de las Pulgas, Suite 128
San Mateo, CA 94403
(877) 673-8893
San Mateo, CA 94403
(877) 673-8893
0.7 miles
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San Mateo, CA 94401
(650) 340-1230
San Mateo, CA 94401
(650) 340-1230
1.5 miles
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Our Lady Of Mercy School
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(650) 573-0111
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San Mateo, CA 94403
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San Mateo, CA 94403
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Special Education School
2333 Palm Ave
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 918-9945
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 918-9945
0.7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 35 students Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Fusion Academy - San Mateo
Alternative School
2000 Alameda De Las Pulgas Ste 128
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 312-8305
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 312-8305
0.7 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 63 students
Fusion Academy San Mateo ![Fusion Academy San Mateo Photo - Students get to be up close to everything in our science lab. In the one-to-one classroom students are always involved in experiments and have a hands-on approach to learning. We have college-level tools available and the world can be their classroom if they choose to venture out of the science lab.]( "Fusion Academy San Mateo Photo - Students get to be up close to everything in our science lab. In the one-to-one classroom students are always involved in experiments and have a hands-on approach to learning. We have college-level tools available and the world can be their classroom if they choose to venture out of the science lab.")
Alternative School
2000 Alameda de las Pulgas, Suite 128
San Mateo, CA 94403
(877) 673-8893
San Mateo, CA 94403
(877) 673-8893
0.7 miles
Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
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Miles
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Fusion Academy - San Mateo
Alternative School
2000 Alameda De Las Pulgas Ste 128
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 312-8305
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 312-8305
0.7 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 63 students
Fusion Academy San Mateo ![Fusion Academy San Mateo Photo - Students get to be up close to everything in our science lab. In the one-to-one classroom students are always involved in experiments and have a hands-on approach to learning. We have college-level tools available and the world can be their classroom if they choose to venture out of the science lab.]( "Fusion Academy San Mateo Photo - Students get to be up close to everything in our science lab. In the one-to-one classroom students are always involved in experiments and have a hands-on approach to learning. We have college-level tools available and the world can be their classroom if they choose to venture out of the science lab.")
Alternative School
2000 Alameda de las Pulgas, Suite 128
San Mateo, CA 94403
(877) 673-8893
San Mateo, CA 94403
(877) 673-8893
0.7 miles
Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
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All-boys (Catholic)
451 W 20th Ave
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 345-8207
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 345-8207
0.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 892 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 58 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Nueva School
Special Program Emphasis
131 E 28th Ave
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 235-7172
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 235-7172
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 967 students
400 Uplands Drive
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 342-4175
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 342-4175
1.9 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 576 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 17 Tuition listed
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Miles
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St. Gregory School
(Catholic)
2701 Hacienda St
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 573-0111
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 573-0111
0.3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 303 students Avg. class size: 35 students Acceptance rate listed
1 Carey School Lane
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 345-8205
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 345-8205
0.6 miles
Gr: NS-5 | 292 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Burkard School ![The Burkard School Photo - The Right Support Makes All The Difference...A small independent K-8 school for bright children who need extra support with self-regulation, executive functioning, and/or social-emotional learning in the classroom.]( "The Burkard School Photo - The Right Support Makes All The Difference...A small independent K-8 school for bright children who need extra support with self-regulation, executive functioning, and/or social-emotional learning in the classroom.")
Special Education School
2333 Palm Ave
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 918-9945
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 918-9945
0.7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 35 students Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Fusion Academy - San Mateo
Alternative School
2000 Alameda De Las Pulgas Ste 128
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 312-8305
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 312-8305
0.7 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 63 students
Fusion Academy San Mateo ![Fusion Academy San Mateo Photo - Students get to be up close to everything in our science lab. In the one-to-one classroom students are always involved in experiments and have a hands-on approach to learning. We have college-level tools available and the world can be their classroom if they choose to venture out of the science lab.]( "Fusion Academy San Mateo Photo - Students get to be up close to everything in our science lab. In the one-to-one classroom students are always involved in experiments and have a hands-on approach to learning. We have college-level tools available and the world can be their classroom if they choose to venture out of the science lab.")
Alternative School
2000 Alameda de las Pulgas, Suite 128
San Mateo, CA 94403
(877) 673-8893
San Mateo, CA 94403
(877) 673-8893
0.7 miles
Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1 Carey School Lane
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 345-8205
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 345-8205
0.6 miles
Gr: NS-5 | 292 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Nueva School
Special Program Emphasis
131 E 28th Ave
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 235-7172
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 235-7172
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 967 students
Transfiguration Nursery School ![Transfiguration Nursery School Photo - This is some of our wonderful outside play area. We also have a large shaded sand area, a road for cars, and another climbing structure. Needless to say there is lots for children to do.]( "Transfiguration Nursery School Photo - This is some of our wonderful outside play area. We also have a large shaded sand area, a road for cars, and another climbing structure. Needless to say there is lots for children to do.")
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
3900 Alameda De Las Pulgas
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 341-7878
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 341-7878
0.8 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 24 students Avg. class size: 24 students
Beresford Montessori - San Mateo Location ![Beresford Montessori - San Mateo Location Photo]( "Beresford Montessori - San Mateo Location Photo")
Montessori School
1717 Gum St
San Mateo, CA 94402
(650) 571-8749
San Mateo, CA 94402
(650) 571-8749
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 41 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Bay Meadows KinderCare ![Bay Meadows KinderCare Photo - Bay Meadows KinderCare Front]( "Bay Meadows KinderCare Photo - Bay Meadows KinderCare Front")
Daycare / Preschool
1350 Wayne Way
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 577-0257
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 577-0257
1.3 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 114 students Tuition listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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Miles
Quick Facts
Beresford Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 28th Ave.
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 312-7551
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 312-7551
0.2 miles
Gr: K-5 | 218 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Meadow Heights Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2619 Dolores St.
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 312-7566
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 312-7566
0.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 238 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Hillsdale High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3115 Del Monte St.
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 558-2699
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 558-2699
0.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,585 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Abbott Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 36th Ave.
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 312-7600
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 312-7600
0.6 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 721 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Laurel Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
316 36th Ave.
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 312-7555
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 312-7555
0.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 469 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
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