First Lutheran School (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked CA School
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 493 students
Yearly Tuition: $7,800
Acceptance rate: 90%
Average class size: 18 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Rankings

First Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	First Lutheran School
Nursery	150
Kind	71
1	41
2	46
3	32
4	23
5	39
6	26
7	22
8	43

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1957

Summer School Offered

Yes

Summer Program Details

Student Body

Total Students

493 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

80%

State avg.: 52%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

21 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

23:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

80%

Average Class Size

18 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

no uniforms

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Evangelical Lutheran Education Association (ELEA)
Other school association(s)
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Accrediting Commission for Schools) (ACS WASC)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$7,800

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Tuition Notes

Tuition varies somewhat by grade, with a discount for church members.

Acceptance Rate

90%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Margarita Robertson

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

3 sports

Sports

BasketballSoccer

Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

6 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

After-school Spanish language classChurch youth groups

LEAD student council

Arts and Music Programs:

Church youth choirFirst Kids after-school arts program

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Interscholastic Sports

School Notes

First Lutheran School, established in 1957, is owned and operated by First Evangelical Lutheran Church of Torrance.
First Lutheran is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and provides instruction in all subjects required by the State of California.
In addition, First Lutheran's daily curriculum includes enrichment courses in vocal music, religion and computer technology.
The First Lutheran teaching philosophy includes critical thinking, cooperative learning skills, and a phonetics approach to teaching beginning readers.
Our goals are to provide a caring environment to our school and the community, to prepare students intellectually with a strong academic program, and to nurture children and families in the Christian faith.
First Lutheran offers a first-rate Christian education where Christ is taught in the classroom and where the Christian principles of love and forgiveness are taught and practiced in every arena of school life.
A high level of parent involvement is found at every grade level throughout the school. First Lutheran School, rooted in Christian faith and the assurance of God's grace, provides our diverse community of children a quality education, preparing them to participate in the world through lives of service and leadership.

First Lutheran School, established in 1957, is owned and operated by First Evangelical Lutheran Church of Torrance.
First Lutheran is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and provides instruction in all subjects required by the State of California.
First Lutheran's daily curriculum includes enrichment courses in vocal music, religion and computer technology.
The First Lutheran teaching philosophy includes critical thinking, cooperative learning skills, and the Open Court approach to reading.
Our goals are to provide a caring environment to our school and the community, to prepare students intellectually with a strong academic program, and to nurture children and families in the Christian faith.
First Lutheran offers a first-rate Christian education where Christ is taught in the classroom and where the Christian principles of love and forgiveness are taught and practiced in every arena of school life.
A high level of parent involvement is found at every grade level throughout the school.
First Lutheran School, rooted in Christian faith and the assurance of God's grace, provides our diverse community of children a quality education, preparing them to participate in the world through lives of service and leadership.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does First Lutheran School cost?

First Lutheran School's tuition is approximately $7,800 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of First Lutheran School?

The acceptance rate of First Lutheran School is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 80%.

Does First Lutheran School offer a summer program?

Yes, First Lutheran School offers a summer program. Visit their for more information.

What sports does First Lutheran School offer?

First Lutheran School offers 3 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Soccer and Volleyball.

What is First Lutheran School's ranking?

First Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for First Lutheran School?

The application deadline for First Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is First Lutheran School located?

First Lutheran School is located in the Madrona neighborhood of Torrance, CA. There are 2 other private schools located in Madrona.

School Reviews

5 12/1/2021

This school was great. I had this school from 1st-3rd and I'm in 7th grade now. I've had a lot of great memories here and I miss the bible songs they were so catchy.

- Posted by Student/Alumni - Alanna Folsom

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The average private school tuition in Los Angeles County, CA is $18,294 for elementary schools and $23,987 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Los Angeles County, CA is 79% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).