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 Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked CA School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 384 students
- Yearly Tuition: $12,957
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
Extracurriculars
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Year Founded
1951
School Calendar
First Day of School
Wed. Aug 12, 2026
Student Body
Total Students
384 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.:
List of Courses Offered
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Dec. 19 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,957
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
3 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
14 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
ArtChess
CookingEngineering
MandarinMusic
Arts and Music Programs:
ArtChimes choir
ChoirHandbell choir
Orchestra
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Basketball clinicsIntramural Volleyball
Volleyball clinics
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wildcats
- 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 $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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The nearest high school to West Portal Lutheran School is San Francisco Waldorf High School (0.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is West Portal Lutheran School (0.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Lakeside Pres. Center For Children (0.3 miles away)
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Quick Facts
West Portal Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
200 Sloat Boulevard
San Francisco, CA 94132
(415) 665-6330
San Francisco, CA 94132
(415) 665-6330
- miles
Gr: K-8 | 359 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
St. Cecilia School
(Catholic)
660 Vicente Street
San Francisco, CA 94116
(415) 731-8400
San Francisco, CA 94116
(415) 731-8400
0.3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 555 students Avg. class size: 34 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Brendan School
(Catholic)
940 Laguna Honda Blvd
San Francisco, CA 94127
(415) 731-2665
San Francisco, CA 94127
(415) 731-2665
1.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 289 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
419 Hearst Ave
San Francisco, CA 94112
(415) 333-1800
San Francisco, CA 94112
(415) 333-1800
1.5 miles
Gr: K-8 | 255 students Avg. class size: 27 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition listed
925 Chenery St
San Francisco, CA 94131
(415) 584-8383
San Francisco, CA 94131
(415) 584-8383
2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 155 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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