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First Lutheran School (Closed 2025)

1001 South Glenoaks Blvd
Burbank, CA 91502
First Lutheran School in Burbank, CA serves 56 students from kindergarten through 6th grade in a central city community.
The school has a student–teacher ratio of 11:1 with 5 total teachers supporting its co–educational programs.
Established in 1905, First Lutheran School operates on a 50–acre campus affiliated with the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and is a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Education Association.
Annual tuition is $25,000, reflecting its status as a private elementary school option in the Los Angeles area.
Approximately 49% of the student body represents students of color, contributing to the school's diverse enrollment in this California K–6 private school.

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
50 acres

Student Body

Total Students
56 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
49%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.:
Number of AP/Advanced Courses
15 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Endowment Size
$50 million

School Notes

  • School Motto: 'Truth and Honor'
  • School Mascot: Wild Boars
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does First Lutheran School cost?
First Lutheran School's tuition is approximately $25,000 for private students.
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).

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