Abiding Savior is affiliated with the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, a system with more than 2,000 schools throughout the United States since 1847.
Our mission is to communicate Christ’s love to everyone, everywhere, and our love for Him.
Our purpose is to share Christ in the Saddleback Valley by ministering to families and providing a nurturing, developmentally appropriate learning environment for young children.
We believe children need time to play, learn, and grow in developmentally appropriate ways.
Our teachers are knowledgeable about child development; certified, educated and experienced; stable and consistent; nurturing and caring; and committed to sharing Christ’s love with all children.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked CA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 272 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Abiding Savior Lutheran Church ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
272 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
41%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
6 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Academic Chess, Amazing Athletes, Bells for Jesus (Handbells), Chapel Band, Kids of the Kingdom Choir, Showtime Dance
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does Abiding Savior Lutheran Church offer?
Abiding Savior Lutheran Church offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Flag Football, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is Abiding Savior Lutheran Church's ranking?
Abiding Savior Lutheran Church ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Abiding Savior Lutheran Church?
The application deadline for Abiding Savior Lutheran Church is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Reviews
5 11/3/2016
Our son and daughter have been attending the Abiding Savior school since peschool. We are extremely pleased with the education they are receiving and will strongly recommend the school to any parent looking for a Christ centered education for their children. We love that their are so many programs that other schools do not offer. They have a wonderful music program, which both our kids have participated in. They teach Spanish from Jr. K up to 8th grade. And their enrichment program is really great for all grades. Our family became members of the church after our children started going to school. We found a home away from home and cannot find enough words to describe the warmth of everyone involved, from the teachers, principal, pastors to the ushers to the congregation in general.
5 3/19/2015
Our daughter graduated from Abiding Savior having attended since kindergarten. She loved this school. She was academically prepared for high school and tested into honors classes. The teachers are caring and the class sizes are small enough to provide individual attention. Her class trip to Washington D.C. was one of the highlights of 8th grade. She participated in volleyball and basketball from 5th - 8th grade. She also learned the importance of volunteering and caring for others. The school is great academically and great spiritually. We were fortunate that we found Abiding Savior.
5 3/15/2013
We are so proud & lucky to have our children attend Abiding Savior. This school has the most loving & respectable staff . Since this school has been around for around 30 years, they are very organized & well run. They have so many activities & after school programs you will be pleased. (both athletic & academic) The school principal is Awesome she really loves the kids & is very compassionate with everyone. Most the parents are very involved & very friendly. The teachers are amazing & truly care about each child. They also have a resource teacher that works with learning disabilities & a counselor that comes twice a week to talk to the students about anything they desire. Both are free of additional fees ! This is a wonderful Christ centered school .
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