Mission Lutheran School where we provide an opportunity for your child to interact with other children in a Christian environment. We offer a program designed to enhance their physical, mental, emotional and spiritual growth.
With a "hands on" approach, the learning process is a fun one.
Primary areas of development and creativity stressed in our program include motor skills, art, music, math, reading readiness and dramatic play.
Our goal is to create an attitude of loving acceptance in which all children will learn to like themselves and recognize their uniqueness as one of God's children.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 161 students
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1987
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
Student Body
Total Students
161 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
43%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Average Class Size
12 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Comfortable play clothes, closed toe shoes
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Mission Lutheran operates on a non-discriminatory basis, where all children are welcome without regard to race, religion, national origin, or special needs. Enrollment is open to children 2 years 9 months through Kindergarten. Children must be potty-trained prior to attending school. Under, a new law enacted by SB 277, as of January 1, 2016, state laws establish vaccination requirements for school children.
- We have a loving, dedicated, Christian teaching staff. The staff has met all the requirements of the State of California. They are professionally trained in Early Childhood Education and are CPR, First Aid, and Health and Safety certified. We are proud members of the Association of Christian Schools International.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Mission Lutheran School offer a summer program?
Yes, Mission Lutheran School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
When is the application deadline for Mission Lutheran School?
The application deadline for Mission Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Mission Lutheran School is Armenta Learning Academy (1.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Laguna Niguel Montessori Center (0.3 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Laguna Niguel Montessori Center ![Laguna Niguel Montessori Center Photo]( "Laguna Niguel Montessori Center Photo")
Montessori School
28083 Moulton Pkwy
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 643-1200
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 643-1200
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 98 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition listed
Tutor Time
Daycare / Preschool
24291 Avila Rd
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 831-8887
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 831-8887
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 173 students
29028 Aloma Avenue
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 495-5162
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 495-5162
1 miles
Gr: NS-5 | 146 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
29028 Aloma Ave
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 519-2081
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 519-2081
1 miles
Gr: NS-5 Tuition listed
Academy On The Hills ![Academy On The Hills Photo - Academy on the Hills offers care for students ages Infant (6wk-24mon) through Private Kindergarten. Our comprehensive care provides a Montessori inspired curriculum with theme based lessons to ensure all of our students excel on their journey to Elementary School and beyond!]( "Academy On The Hills Photo - Academy on the Hills offers care for students ages Infant (6wk-24mon) through Private Kindergarten. Our comprehensive care provides a Montessori inspired curriculum with theme based lessons to ensure all of our students excel on their journey to Elementary School and beyond!")
Daycare / Preschool
10 Mareblu
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 360-7022
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 360-7022
1.4 miles
Gr: NS-K | 136 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
28062 Forbes Rd, Ste B
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 367-9473
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 367-9473
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 17 students Avg. class size: 4 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2A Liberty
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 614-0199
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 614-0199
1.7 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 27 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Ocean View Nps
Special Education School
30131 Town Center Dr Ste 280
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 855-0408
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 855-0408
2 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 39 students
120 Vantis Dr, Suite 100
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(877) 673-8893
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(877) 673-8893
2.3 miles
Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 1 student Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
26351 Junipero Serra Rd.
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 493-9307
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 493-9307
2.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,291 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 29 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Laguna Niguel Montessori Center ![Laguna Niguel Montessori Center Photo]( "Laguna Niguel Montessori Center Photo")
Montessori School
28083 Moulton Pkwy
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 643-1200
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 643-1200
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 98 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition listed
29028 Aloma Avenue
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 495-5162
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 495-5162
1 miles
Gr: NS-5 | 146 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
29028 Aloma Ave
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 519-2081
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 519-2081
1 miles
Gr: NS-5 Tuition listed
7 Pursuit
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 448-9027
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 448-9027
1.5 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 702 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 35 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
28062 Forbes Rd, Ste B
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 367-9473
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 367-9473
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 17 students Avg. class size: 4 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Laguna Niguel Montessori Center ![Laguna Niguel Montessori Center Photo]( "Laguna Niguel Montessori Center Photo")
Montessori School
28083 Moulton Pkwy
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 643-1200
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 643-1200
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 98 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition listed
Tutor Time
Daycare / Preschool
24291 Avila Rd
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 831-8887
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 831-8887
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 173 students
29028 Aloma Avenue
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 495-5162
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 495-5162
1 miles
Gr: NS-5 | 146 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
29028 Aloma Ave
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 519-2081
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 519-2081
1 miles
Gr: NS-5 Tuition listed
Academy On The Hills ![Academy On The Hills Photo - Academy on the Hills offers care for students ages Infant (6wk-24mon) through Private Kindergarten. Our comprehensive care provides a Montessori inspired curriculum with theme based lessons to ensure all of our students excel on their journey to Elementary School and beyond!]( "Academy On The Hills Photo - Academy on the Hills offers care for students ages Infant (6wk-24mon) through Private Kindergarten. Our comprehensive care provides a Montessori inspired curriculum with theme based lessons to ensure all of our students excel on their journey to Elementary School and beyond!")
Daycare / Preschool
10 Mareblu
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 360-7022
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 360-7022
1.4 miles
Gr: NS-K | 136 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Laguna Niguel Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
27922 Niguel Heights Blvd.
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 234-5308
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 234-5308
0.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 456 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Marian Bergeson Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
25302 Rancho Niguel Rd.
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 643-1540
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 643-1540
0.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 423 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Community Roots Academy
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
29292 Crown Valley Pkwy.
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 831-4272
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 831-4272
1.1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 780 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Orange County Academy Of Sciences And Arts
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
29292 Crown Valley Pkwy.
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 269-3291
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 269-3291
1.1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 249 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Wood Canyon Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
23431 Knollwood
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 448-0012
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 448-0012
1.1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 425 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
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