West Portal Lutheran School

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.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Top Ranked CA School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 319 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $10,989
  • Application Deadline: Dec. 19 / rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Year Founded
1951

Student Body

Total Students
319 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
97%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
West Portal Lutheran School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 13:1
List of Courses Offered
Classroom Dress Code
Formal

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
Dec. 19 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost

Sports

Total Sports Offered
4 sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
15 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Art, Chess, Cooking, Engineering, Mandarin, Music

Arts and Music Programs:
Art, Chimes choir, Choir, Handbell choir, Orchestra

Recreational Athletic Programs:
Basketball clinics, Intramural Volleyball, Plyometrics clinic, Volleyball clinics

School Notes

  • 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.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does West Portal Lutheran School cost?
West Portal Lutheran School's tuition is approximately $10,989 for private students.
What sports does West Portal Lutheran School offer?
West Portal Lutheran School offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer 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, 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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Top Ranked CA School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 319 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $10,989
  • Application Deadline: Dec. 19 / rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in San Francisco, CA is $24,902 for elementary schools and $36,291 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in San Francisco, CA is 66% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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