Hope Lutheran Day School (2025-26 Profile)

55 San Fernando Way
Daly City, CA 94015

Hope Lutheran Church founded a Pre-School after recognizing a need in the community for quality Christian education and childcare.

Following a positive response to its Pre-School, the Kindergarten class was opened in 1998 and each succeeding year a new grade will be added until all the elementary grades have been established.

Currently, Hope Lutheran Elementary School offers education for children in Kindergarten - Fourth grade.

Our school seeks close cooperation of home, school and church with the goal of guiding young people to fulfill their purpose in life as educated, dedicated Christian citizens.

The Curriculum includes those subjects commonly taught in elementary schools is set forth by the State of California.

A strong emphasis is placed on basic traditional academic subjects.

Report cards are issued four times a year, and Parent Teacher Conferences are held twice a year.

The Stanford Achievement Test will be given annually to all students in grade 1 and above.

Hope Lutheran Elementary School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin and does not discriminate in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, or other school programs.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 151 students
Average class size: 16 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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School Overview

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)

Religious Affiliation

Lutheran Church Missouri Synod

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

Year Founded

1987

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

151 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 51%

Students by Grade

Hope Lutheran Day School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

2 teachers

Average Class Size

16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Hope Lutheran Day School?

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

In what neighborhood is Hope Lutheran Day School located?

Hope Lutheran Day School is located in the St Francis neighborhood of Daly City, CA.

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