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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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
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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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