Bethany Lutheran School
Lutheran (Missouri Synod) school · Grades K–8
Long Beach, CA
5100 E Arbor Rd, Long Beach, CA 90808
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- A-Years serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- Serving families in Long Beach since at least 2011
In Long Beach, California, Bethany Lutheran School is a Lutheran (Missouri Synod) private school for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. About 186 students attend, with roughly 13 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7 hours, 176 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–8
- Students
- 186
- Teachers
- 14.3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 13
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 91 girls, 95 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Lutheran (Missouri Synod)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 176 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 70% of Christian elementary schools in California.
- Compared with 302 Christian elementary schools in California.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Bethany Lutheran School
What grades does Bethany Lutheran School serve?
Bethany Lutheran School serves grades K–8.
How many students attend Bethany Lutheran School?
About 186 students, with 13 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Bethany Lutheran School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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