St. Mark's Lutheran School
Tel:
(626) 968-0428
We have a proud tradition of providing quality education, which began with a single kindergarten classroom in 1963.
Over the years, we have expanded and grown into the largest K-8 Evangelical Lutheran School in the nation.
St. Mark's is known for its outstanding student body, talented staff, and welcoming community approach.
Due to our strong emphasis on integrating both Christian principles and leadership skills throughout our curriculum, we strive to prepare our students to be tomorrow's leaders and strong citizens of the community.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Students: 619 students
- Yearly Tuition: $8,050
- Average class size: 25 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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St. Mark's Lutheran School places among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Body Largest student body
- Extracurriculars Most extracurriculars offered
School Overview
| School Type | School with Special Program Emphasis |
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) |
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Year Founded | 1963 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
| Summer Program Details | Link to Summer Program Details |
| Awards | Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2005 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 619 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 81% State avg.: 45% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 38 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 47% |
| Average Class Size | 25 students |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $8,050 |
| Tuition Notes | Price increase to $829/month after deadline |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 5 sports |
| Sports | Basketball, Cross Country, Flag Football, Track and Field, VolleyballBasketball, Cross Country, Flag Football, Track and Field, Volleyball |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 12 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: Book Club, Broadcast Podcast, Choir, Cyberpatriot, Drama Club, Math Counts, Newspaper, Robotics, Student Council, Yearbook Arts and Music Programs: Hand bell choir Recreational Athletic Programs: Walking Club |
School Notes
- St. Mark's Lutheran School Facilities include:
- 11.5 acre Campus
- Modern facility
- Gymnasium
- Track and field with fitness stations
- All classrooms equipped with smart boards & projectors and connected to our high-speed network
- 1:1 iPad availability
- Two Computer labs Library with 20,000+ volumes and six computer stations
- Two science labs for middle school and junior high science equipped with iPads for our new Amplify Science Curriculum and Anatomage table
- Four separate playground areas and equipment
- Music and art classrooms
- St. Mark's Lutheran School Features:
- K-8 Leadership Academy
- Preschool to grade 8
- Each 5-8 student assigned a faculty advisor
- Weekly Chapel service
- Leadership, computer, music, art, physical education K-8 taught by teacher specialists
- Foreign languages: French, Chinese, and Spanish
- Extended childcare
- Full Summer Program
- Competitive Athletic Teams
- Extensive Extra-curricular offerings
- Extra-Curricular Activities:
- St. Mark's fields teams in cross-country, flag football, volleyball, basketball, and track and field. We have two Lion Cub sports camps for younger students.Student activities include drama, handbell choir, vocal choir, band, praise band, podcast, yearbook, student council, ECHO and ECHO, Jr., principal's council, book club, Math Counts, robotics, Cyberpatriot, Math Olympiads, Spelling Bee and Geography Bee and STEAM Day.
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