Lutheran School Of The Foothills is a co–ed California K–6 private school located in central city La Crescenta, offering a regular elementary program affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
The school serves 58 students from kindergarten through sixth grade with a student–teacher ratio of 10:1 supported by 6 teachers.
Approximately 49% of the student population represents students of color, reflecting diversity within the school community.
Located near several private schools in La Crescenta, this school operates within a central city environment with a religious affiliation distinctive to the Evangelical Lutheran tradition.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Student Body
Total Students
58 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
49%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Lutheran School Of The Foothills?
The application deadline for Lutheran School Of The Foothills is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Lutheran School Of The Foothills is Elliott Institute (1.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. James-holy Redeemer School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is La Crescenta Montessori School (0.4 miles away)
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Location
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Quick Facts
St. James-holy Redeemer School
(Catholic)
4635 Dunsmore Ave
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 248-7778
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 248-7778
0.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 130 students
3811 Foothill Blvd
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 249-5437
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 249-5437
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 57 students
4444 Lowell Ave
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 957-3398
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 957-3398
0.6 miles
Gr: K-8 | 713 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Elliott Institute
Special Education School
2506 Foothill Blvd
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 236-3603
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 236-3603
1.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 26 students Avg. class size: 11 students Tuition listed
Robbins Nest Preschool ![Robbins Nest Preschool Photo]( "Robbins Nest Preschool Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
2912 & 2920 Honolulu Ave
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 248-7324
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 248-7324
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 170 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
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Elliott Institute
Special Education School
2506 Foothill Blvd
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 236-3603
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 236-3603
1.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 26 students Avg. class size: 11 students Tuition listed
St. Monica Academy ![St. Monica Academy Photo - The Cardinal Newman Society recently named St. Monica Academy to the Catholic High School Honor Roll as one of the Top 50 Catholic high schools in the nation. Only three California schools received this prestigious award.]( "St. Monica Academy Photo - The Cardinal Newman Society recently named St. Monica Academy to the Catholic High School Honor Roll as one of the Top 50 Catholic high schools in the nation. Only three California schools received this prestigious award.")
(Catholic)
2361 Del Mar Rd.
Montrose, CA 91020
(818) 369-7310
Montrose, CA 91020
(818) 369-7310
2.2 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 270 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Scholars Preparatory School
Special Program Emphasis
1001 S Glenoaks Blvd
Burbank, CA 91502
(818) 242-3344
Burbank, CA 91502
(818) 242-3344
4.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 165 students
4543 Crown Ave
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
(818) 790-1178
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
(818) 790-1178
4.9 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 530 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 82 Tuition listed
200 Foothill Blvd
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
(818) 790-0325
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
(818) 790-0325
5.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 620 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 35 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
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St. James-holy Redeemer School
(Catholic)
4635 Dunsmore Ave
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 248-7778
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 248-7778
0.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 130 students
3811 Foothill Blvd
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 249-5437
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 249-5437
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 57 students
4444 Lowell Ave
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 957-3398
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 957-3398
0.6 miles
Gr: K-8 | 713 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Elliott Institute
Special Education School
2506 Foothill Blvd
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 236-3603
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 236-3603
1.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 26 students Avg. class size: 11 students Tuition listed
2545 Honolulu Ave
Montrose, CA 91020
(818) 249-2319
Montrose, CA 91020
(818) 249-2319
2.2 miles
Gr: NS-6 | 117 students Avg. class size: 17 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
3811 Foothill Blvd
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 249-5437
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 249-5437
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 57 students
Robbins Nest Preschool ![Robbins Nest Preschool Photo]( "Robbins Nest Preschool Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
2912 & 2920 Honolulu Ave
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 248-7324
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 248-7324
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 170 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2545 Honolulu Ave
Montrose, CA 91020
(818) 249-2319
Montrose, CA 91020
(818) 249-2319
2.2 miles
Gr: NS-6 | 117 students Avg. class size: 17 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2361 Florencita Ave
Montrose, CA 91020
(818) 249-8783
Montrose, CA 91020
(818) 249-8783
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 213 students
7324 Apperson Street
Tujunga, CA 91042
(818) 353-1106
Tujunga, CA 91042
(818) 353-1106
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 118 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4747 New York Ave.
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 248-8324
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 248-8324
0.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,136 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
(Math: 77% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4717 Dunsmore Ave.
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 248-1758
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 248-1758
0.3 miles
Gr: K-6 | 589 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
(Math: 84% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4900 Maryland Ave.
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 236-3771
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 236-3771
0.4 miles
Gr: K-6 | 461 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Alternative School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1700 East Mountain St.
Glendale, CA 91206
(818) 548-0740
Glendale, CA 91206
(818) 548-0740
0.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 135 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
(Math: 66% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4310 New York Ave.
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 249-1863
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 249-1863
0.5 miles
Gr: K-6 | 495 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
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