West Portal 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: 384 students
Yearly Tuition: $12,957
Application Deadline: Dec. 19 / rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Rankings

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

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Lutheran Church Missouri Synod

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	West Portal Lutheran School
Kind	43
1	34
2	50
3	24
4	27
5	39
6	52
7	55
8	60

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Year Founded

1951

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

384 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

25 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

National avg.:

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

List of Courses Offered

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other religious school association(s)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Dec. 19 / rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$12,957

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

3 sports

Sports

BasketballCross Country

Volleyball

School Mascot

Wildcats

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

14 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

ArtChess

CookingEngineering

MandarinMusic

Arts and Music Programs:

ArtChimes choir

ChoirHandbell choir

Orchestra

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Basketball clinicsIntramural Volleyball

Volleyball clinics

School Notes

West Portal Lutheran School is dedicated to educating and nurturing students as a whole in their faith and character development, social-emotional growth, and academic excellence in a Christ-centered environment.

Students at West Portal Lutheran School will be transformed by the gospel and confident in their God-given design for a purposeful life of learning, service, and leadership for the glory of God in our community and beyond.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does West Portal Lutheran School cost?

West Portal Lutheran School's tuition is approximately $12,957 for private students.

What sports does West Portal Lutheran School offer?

West Portal Lutheran School offers 3 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country 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: Largest student body, Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for West Portal Lutheran School?

The application deadline for West Portal Lutheran School is Dec. 19 / rolling (applications are due on Dec. 19 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

In what neighborhood is West Portal Lutheran School located?

West Portal Lutheran School is located in the Outer Sunset neighborhood of San Francisco, CA. There are 6 other private schools located in Outer Sunset.

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