St. Paul's Lutheran School

St. Paul's Lutheran School offers the best option in Orange for a quality Christian education.
Fully accredited by both the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and National Lutheran Schools (NLSA), St. Paul's is staffed by experienced and committed teachers who have a proven record of academic excellence.
The modern school is safe, secure, and situated on 10 acres of land, allowing us to provide students with countless advantages in the form of programs, activities, and resources.
St. Paul's features myriad benefits for prospective students, including state-of-the-art science and computer labs, a respected and fully-staffed enrichment and resource program, large peer leadership, student council, sports programs, and technology in every classroom.
St. Paul's is made up of a diverse student body composed of members of the surrounding communities.
Our students are exposed to a challenging curriculum each day and are given a plethora of opportunities to grow in both faith and service.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Top Ranked CA School
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
  • Enrollment: 400 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $7,700
  • Average class size: 20 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

St. Paul's Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
School History

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-8
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Full-range Student Support & Intervention
Year Founded
1908
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
Awards
 Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2009

Student Body

Total Students
400 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
12%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
St. Paul's Lutheran School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
30%
Average Class Size
20 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
% on Financial Aid
10%
Admissions Director
Julie Boburka

Sports

Total Sports Offered
6 sports

School Notes

  • St. Paul's Lutheran School offers the best option in Orange for a quality Christian education. Fully accredited by both the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and National Lutheran Schools (NLSA), St. Paul's is staffed by experienced and committed teachers who have a proven record of academic excellence. The modern school is safe, secure, and situated on 10 acres of land, allowing us to provide students with countless advantages in the form of programs, activities, and resources. St. Paul's features myriad benefits for prospective students, including state-of-the-art science and computer labs, a respected and fully-staffed enrichment and resource program, large peer leadership, student council, sports programs, and technology in every classroom. St. Paul's is made up of a diverse student body composed of members of the surrounding communities. Our students are exposed to a challenging curriculum each day and are given a plethora of opportunities to grow in both faith and service.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Paul's Lutheran School cost?
St. Paul's Lutheran School's tuition is approximately $7,700 for private students.
Does St. Paul's Lutheran School offer a summer program?
Yes, St. Paul's Lutheran School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
What sports does St. Paul's Lutheran School offer?
St. Paul's Lutheran School offers 6 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Dance, Flag Football, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is St. Paul's Lutheran School's ranking?
St. Paul's Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Paul's Lutheran School?
The application deadline for St. Paul's Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

  5.00 out of 5  (7 reviews)
5  
I can not say enough positive things about St. Paul's Lutheran School. Every single teacher on campus is knowledgeable, friendly, creative, approachable, and creative in ways to make learning fun. The teachers, staff, and administrators on campus make you feel like part of the family. I love all the ways that the parents can get involved to be a part of their child's education. I am a teacher at a public school, and St. Paul's goes above and beyond what public schools offer. The curriculum at St. Paul's is far better than other schools and we love that our children are learning a second language, and have music and art classes. Those are not offered anymore in schools. Not only that but their extracurricular activities after school are amazing. When you come onto campus you are greeted by everybody and they all know your child's name. It feels so personable and I wouldn't want my children to go anywhere else.
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5  
We toured a few private schools for our 6th-grade son at a time when public schools were closed due to COVID. The moment I walked into St. Paul's, I just felt it was the perfect school for our family. The staff was welcoming, the campus was warm and we enrolled him soon thereafter. After everything settled, we never thought about returning to public school because of how well our son adjusted to academic & social life at St. Paul's. I highly recommend this school to any family that is looking for a happy, faith-based academic environment for their child.
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5  
Our family has been so happy at St. Paul`s. Some of the things we love include the large campus, welcoming staff and teachers, Christ-centered learning environment, and small class sizes. They offer many extracurricular activities and ways to get involved.
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5  
There are so many reasons why I love St. Paul's Lutheran school and the ECDC. We moved to the city of Orange about four years ago when our son was in Pre-K and oldest daughter was about to start 2nd grade. My daughter had such an easy and smooth transition, because of her loving and welcoming second grade classmates and teacher (Mrs. Guebert). I could not have asked for a better situation. She immediately loved the teachers, staff and all of the many close friends that she made. We have met many wonderful families at the school as well. There are so many ways to be involved at the school, which I value (sports, music, committees, cheer, etc.) I love the Christ-centered education that she is receiving at St. Paul's. Every year has been a wonderful experience. I love the campus as well, because of the huge grassy fields, the new event center. My son is now in 2nd grade, and our youngest daughter is about to start at the preschool (ECDC). I highly recommend St. Paul's!!
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5  
While attending ECDC (the Preschool), I was consistently impressed with the staff selection and classroom balance. Because of this positive experience and concern regarding our home public school, I choose to evaluate and subsequently enroll our children in St. Paul's Lutheran School's. St. Paul's Lutheran School's largest asset so far: -employment of loving Christian individuals and its commitment to continued professional development of its employees -the school's Blue Ribbon status, NLSA recognition as exemplary accredited schools 2013-14, WASC accreditation & small classes (max 25) -spacious campus and efforts to expand its buildings (the recently completed Event Center is huge!) and utility -highest matriculation to OLU My kids are excited to participate in sports & Lego Robotics when they get older!
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5  
I have two girls currently at St. Paul's. One at the big school and one at ECDC. I would not have them anywhere else. The teachers, staff and parents are great and very family oriented. The children get a good balance of academics, religions, fun and nurturing. I wouldn't have my girls anywhere else.
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5  
My daughter is in kindergarten at the K-8th campus and is growing so much this year. The kindergarten teachers and all of the teachers are amazing - they are nurturing, have great classroom management and are very experienced to teach all skill levels of children. The teachers are trained and experienced to really offer a specialized curriculum for each child, as well as work with each child individually on their character traits. There are so many activities to get involved in at the school and the community is wonderful to be a part of....it is the best decision we have made to choose St. Paul's for our daughter's education and home away from home.
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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Top Ranked CA School
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
  • Enrollment: 400 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $7,700
  • Average class size: 20 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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