West Portal Lutheran School ministers to the spiritual and moral, educational and physical, relational and aesthetic needs of our students.
While keeping high academic standards, we seek to enable our students to excel to the best of their abilities in a caring Christian context.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked CA School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 359 students
- Yearly Tuition: $6,507
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
West Portal Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Body
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Year Founded
1951
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
359 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
99%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
30%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
$6,507 is for grades 1-8. Kindergarten is$6,840.
Admissions Director
Christy Wood
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
7 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
ArtGirl Scouts
Mandarin ClassMusic - Handbells
Music - OrchestraMusic - Vocal
Music- Instrumental
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does West Portal Lutheran School cost?
West Portal Lutheran School's tuition is approximately $6,507 for private students.
What schools are West Portal Lutheran School often compared to?
West Portal Lutheran School is often viewed alongside schools like Sts Peter & Paul School by visitors of our site.
What sports does West Portal Lutheran School offer?
West Portal Lutheran School offers 4 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is West Portal Lutheran School's ranking?
West Portal Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Highest percentage of students of color, Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for West Portal Lutheran School?
The application deadline for West Portal Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is West Portal Lutheran School located?
West Portal Lutheran School is located in the West Portal neighborhood of San Francisco, CA. There are 3 other private schools located in West Portal.
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Popular comparisons: West Portal Lutheran School vs. Sts Peter & Paul School
People that viewed West Portal Lutheran School also viewed these schools: Sts Peter & Paul School, St. Brendan School, St. Finn Barr Catholic School, Holy Name Elementary School and School Of The Epiphany.
The nearest high school to West Portal Lutheran School is San Francisco Waldorf High School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is West Portal Lutheran School (0.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Lakeside Pres. Center For Children (0.2 miles away)
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Sts Peter & Paul School
(Catholic)
660 Filbert St
San Francisco, CA 94133
(415) 421-5219
San Francisco, CA 94133
(415) 421-5219
5.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 197 students
St. Brendan School
(Catholic)
940 Laguna Honda Blvd
San Francisco, CA 94127
(415) 731-2665
San Francisco, CA 94127
(415) 731-2665
1.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 289 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
419 Hearst Ave
San Francisco, CA 94112
(415) 333-1800
San Francisco, CA 94112
(415) 333-1800
1.5 miles
Gr: K-8 | 255 students Avg. class size: 27 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition listed
Holy Name Elementary School
(Catholic)
1560 40th Ave
San Francisco, CA 94122
(415) 731-4077
San Francisco, CA 94122
(415) 731-4077
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 453 students Avg. class size: 30 students Tuition listed
School Of The Epiphany
(Catholic)
600 Italy Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94112
(415) 337-4030
San Francisco, CA 94112
(415) 337-4030
2.5 miles
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Location
Miles
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Sunset Bible School
(Assembly of God)
1690 21st Ave
San Francisco, CA 94122
(415) 682-9572
San Francisco, CA 94122
(415) 682-9572
1.5 miles
Gr: 1-11 | 33 students
6210 Geary Blvd
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 221-3484
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 221-3484
3.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 50 students Avg. class size: 5 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2938 Washington Street
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 875-7202
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 875-7202
4.3 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 419 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Sts Peter & Paul School
(Catholic)
660 Filbert St
San Francisco, CA 94133
(415) 421-5219
San Francisco, CA 94133
(415) 421-5219
5.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 197 students
St. Brendan School
(Catholic)
940 Laguna Honda Blvd
San Francisco, CA 94127
(415) 731-2665
San Francisco, CA 94127
(415) 731-2665
1.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 289 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
419 Hearst Ave
San Francisco, CA 94112
(415) 333-1800
San Francisco, CA 94112
(415) 333-1800
1.5 miles
Gr: K-8 | 255 students Avg. class size: 27 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition listed
Holy Name Elementary School
(Catholic)
1560 40th Ave
San Francisco, CA 94122
(415) 731-4077
San Francisco, CA 94122
(415) 731-4077
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 453 students Avg. class size: 30 students Tuition listed
School Of The Epiphany
(Catholic)
600 Italy Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94112
(415) 337-4030
San Francisco, CA 94112
(415) 337-4030
2.5 miles
Gr: K-8 | 262 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Sts Peter & Paul School
(Catholic)
660 Filbert St
San Francisco, CA 94133
(415) 421-5219
San Francisco, CA 94133
(415) 421-5219
5.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 197 students
Holy Name Elementary School
(Catholic)
1560 40th Ave
San Francisco, CA 94122
(415) 731-4077
San Francisco, CA 94122
(415) 731-4077
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 453 students Avg. class size: 30 students Tuition listed
Our Lady Of Mercy School
(Catholic)
7 Elmwood Dr
Daly City, CA 94015
(650) 756-3395
Daly City, CA 94015
(650) 756-3395
2.5 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 525 students
St. Gabriel Elementary School ![St. Gabriel Elementary School Photo]( "St. Gabriel Elementary School Photo")
(Catholic)
2550 41st Ave
San Francisco, CA 94116
(415) 566-0314
San Francisco, CA 94116
(415) 566-0314
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 514 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
St. Anne School
(Catholic)
1320 14th Ave
San Francisco, CA 94122
(415) 664-7977
San Francisco, CA 94122
(415) 664-7977
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Gr: NS-8 | 269 students Avg. class size: 28 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Miles
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West Portal Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
200 Sloat Blvd
San Francisco, CA 94132
(415) 665-6330
San Francisco, CA 94132
(415) 665-6330
- miles
Gr: K-8 | 384 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition listed
Lakeside Pres. Center For Children
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
201 Eucalyptus Dr
San Francisco, CA 94132
(415) 564-5044
San Francisco, CA 94132
(415) 564-5044
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 109 students
470 West Portal Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94127
(415) 431-2736
San Francisco, CA 94127
(415) 431-2736
0.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 131 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 23 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Cecilia School
(Catholic)
660 Vicente Street
San Francisco, CA 94116
(415) 731-8400
San Francisco, CA 94116
(415) 731-8400
0.3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 555 students Avg. class size: 34 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Stephen School
(Catholic)
401 Eucalyptus Dr
San Francisco, CA 94132
(415) 664-8331
San Francisco, CA 94132
(415) 664-8331
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 296 students Avg. class size: 32 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
470 West Portal Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94127
(415) 431-2736
San Francisco, CA 94127
(415) 431-2736
0.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 131 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 23 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Edgewood Center For Children & Families
Special Education School
1801 Vicente St
San Francisco, CA 94116
(415) 681-3211
San Francisco, CA 94116
(415) 681-3211
0.7 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 23 students
Archbishop Riordan High School ![Archbishop Riordan High School Photo - A view of Riordan's gym.]( "Archbishop Riordan High School Photo - A view of Riordan's gym.")
(Catholic)
175 Frida Kahlo Way
San Francisco, CA 94112
(415) 586-8200
San Francisco, CA 94112
(415) 586-8200
1.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,140 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1201 Ortega Street, San Francisco, CA, USA
San Francisco, CA 94122
(415) 661-5232
San Francisco, CA 94122
(415) 661-5232
1.2 miles
Gr: 6-12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
West Portal Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
200 Sloat Blvd
San Francisco, CA 94132
(415) 665-6330
San Francisco, CA 94132
(415) 665-6330
- miles
Gr: K-8 | 384 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition listed
St. Cecilia School
(Catholic)
660 Vicente Street
San Francisco, CA 94116
(415) 731-8400
San Francisco, CA 94116
(415) 731-8400
0.3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 555 students Avg. class size: 34 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Stephen School
(Catholic)
401 Eucalyptus Dr
San Francisco, CA 94132
(415) 664-8331
San Francisco, CA 94132
(415) 664-8331
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 296 students Avg. class size: 32 students Tuition listed
San Francisco City Academy
(Assembly of God)
230 Jones St
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 345-0924
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 345-0924
0.3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 104 students Avg. class size: 13 students Tuition listed
Chinese American International School ![Chinese American International School Photo - Chinese New Year]( "Chinese American International School Photo - Chinese New Year")
Special Program Emphasis
3250 19th Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94132
(415) 865-6084
San Francisco, CA 94132
(415) 865-6084
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 555 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Lakeside Pres. Center For Children
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
201 Eucalyptus Dr
San Francisco, CA 94132
(415) 564-5044
San Francisco, CA 94132
(415) 564-5044
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 109 students
St. Stephen School
(Catholic)
401 Eucalyptus Dr
San Francisco, CA 94132
(415) 664-8331
San Francisco, CA 94132
(415) 664-8331
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 296 students Avg. class size: 32 students Tuition listed
Chinese American International School ![Chinese American International School Photo - Chinese New Year]( "Chinese American International School Photo - Chinese New Year")
Special Program Emphasis
3250 19th Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94132
(415) 865-6084
San Francisco, CA 94132
(415) 865-6084
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 555 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
809 Taraval Street
San Francisco, CA 94116
(415) 564-7999
San Francisco, CA 94116
(415) 564-7999
0.6 miles
Gr: PK | 30 students Avg. class size: 12 students
2425 19th Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94116
(415) 692-0134
San Francisco, CA 94116
(415) 692-0134
0.6 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 49 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
50 Darien Way
San Francisco, CA 94127
(415) 759-2807
San Francisco, CA 94127
(415) 759-2807
0.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 364 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
(Math: 48% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
105 Aptos Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94127
(415) 469-4520
San Francisco, CA 94127
(415) 469-4520
0.5 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 911 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2550 25th Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94116
(415) 615-8460
San Francisco, CA 94116
(415) 615-8460
0.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 356 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
(Math: 83% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1101 Eucalyptus Dr.
San Francisco, CA 94132
(415) 759-2730
San Francisco, CA 94132
(415) 759-2730
0.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 2,571 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
220 Middlefield Dr.
San Francisco, CA 94132
(415) 759-2825
San Francisco, CA 94132
(415) 759-2825
0.7 miles
Gr: K-5 | 416 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
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