About the School
- Lutheran School Of The Foothills is a co–ed California K–6 private school located in central city La Crescenta, offering a regular elementary program affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
- The school serves 58 students from kindergarten through sixth grade with a student–teacher ratio of 10:1 supported by 6 teachers.
- Approximately 49% of the student population represents students of color, reflecting diversity within the school community.
- Located near several private schools in La Crescenta, this school operates within a central city environment with a religious affiliation distinctive to the Evangelical Lutheran tradition.
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
58 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
49%
State avg.: 52%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Lutheran School Of The Foothills?
The application deadline for Lutheran School Of The Foothills is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Lutheran School Of The Foothills is Elliott Institute (1.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. James-holy Redeemer School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is La Crescenta Montessori School (0.4 miles away)
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Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: K-8 | 130 students
Catholic
4635 Dunsmore Ave
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 248-7778
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 57 students
Montessori School
3811 Foothill Blvd
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 249-5437
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: K-8 | 713 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 2
Specialized Curriculum
4444 Lowell Ave
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 957-3398
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: K-12 | 26 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Special Education School
2506 Foothill Blvd
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 236-3603
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-K | 170 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Daycare / Preschool
2912 & 2920 Honolulu Ave
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 248-7324
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: K-12 | 26 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Special Education School
2506 Foothill Blvd
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 236-3603
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 270 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
2361 Del Mar Rd.
Montrose, CA 91020
(818) 369-7310
Distance: 4.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 165 students
Specialized Curriculum
1001 S Glenoaks Blvd
Burbank, CA 91502
(818) 242-3344
Distance: 4.9 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 530 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 82
4543 Crown Ave
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
(818) 790-1178
Distance: 5.1 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 620 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 35
All-boys (Catholic)
200 Foothill Blvd
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
(818) 790-0325
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: K-8 | 130 students
Catholic
4635 Dunsmore Ave
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 248-7778
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 57 students
Montessori School
3811 Foothill Blvd
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 249-5437
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: K-8 | 713 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 2
Specialized Curriculum
4444 Lowell Ave
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 957-3398
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: K-12 | 26 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Special Education School
2506 Foothill Blvd
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 236-3603
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: NS-6 | 117 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Montessori School (Christian)
2545 Honolulu Ave
Montrose, CA 91020
(818) 249-2319
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 57 students
Montessori School
3811 Foothill Blvd
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 249-5437
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-K | 170 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Daycare / Preschool
2912 & 2920 Honolulu Ave
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 248-7324
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: NS-6 | 117 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Montessori School (Christian)
2545 Honolulu Ave
Montrose, CA 91020
(818) 249-2319
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 213 students
2361 Florencita Ave
Montrose, CA 91020
(818) 249-8783
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 118 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
7324 Apperson Street
Tujunga, CA 91042
(818) 353-1106
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
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Quick Facts
Anderson W. Clark Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4747 New York Ave.
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 248-8324
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 248-8324
0.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,136 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Dunsmore Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4717 Dunsmore Ave.
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 248-1758
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 248-1758
0.3 miles
Gr: K-6 | 589 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Valley View Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4900 Maryland Ave.
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 236-3771
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 236-3771
0.4 miles
Gr: K-6 | 461 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Verdugo Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1700 East Mountain St.
Glendale, CA 91206
(818) 548-0740
Glendale, CA 91206
(818) 548-0740
0.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 135 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4310 New York Ave.
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 249-1863
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 249-1863
0.5 miles
Gr: K-6 | 495 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
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