Prince of Peace Lutheran School

Overview

Prince of Peace Lutheran School is a Lutheran K-8 private school in Anaheim, California, serving grades K-8, with about 53 students. Tuition for 2026-27 is $7,650 to $7,990, which puts it in the lower range among Orange County private schools at this level. Religion classes are required, so confirm your family is comfortable with that before applying. Average class size is about 15.

Admissions

Entrance exam requirements are not published; contact admissions.

The school publishes the following application details. The school website’s Admissions page lists four steps: schedule a visit; complete the application form online; submit the required documents as prompted; and wait for the admissions team to get in touch about next steps. A notice on the school website’s home page shows that Early Bird Enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year is open and that the financial aid deadline is June 30, 2026. The school website does not list an entrance exam or interview requirement.

The main entry points at a K-8 school are kindergarten and grade 6. Younger applicants are usually evaluated through an on-campus visit, while most applicants above grade 5 need an ISEE score. Start in the fall of the year before entry: visit first to confirm the school is a fit, then decide whether to register for testing.

Tuition and fees

2026-2027 school year, kindergarten through grade 8 (school website, 2026-2027 Financial Agreement PDF): one student $7,990 standard or $7,650 Early Bird; two students $15,170 standard or $14,240 Early Bird; three students $22,290 standard or $21,580 Early Bird. The Early Bird rate requires enrollment to be completed and the registration fee paid by March 31, 2026. The school website’s tuition schedule has no separate member and non-member rates. There is also a special “Buddy Tuition” rate: $5,380 each for a current K-8 student and a newly enrolling K-8 “Buddy” student, with the specific conditions to be confirmed with the school office.

Registration fees: $650 for kindergarten through grade 2 and $575 for grades 3 through 8. Technology fee: $350 a year from grade 3, dropping to $150 after two years in the technology program. There are two payment options: a single annual payment made at the school office before the school year begins, or 10 or 12 installments through Blackbaud Tuition with a one-time $56 account setup fee. Payments made in person at the school office add $25 each, and late payments add a $50 late fee. Parent participation: 40 volunteer hours per household per year, with hours not served billed at $15 an hour. All fees are non-refundable; tuition is refunded on a prorated basis after written notice of withdrawal with 30 days’ notice.

Financial aid: For the 2026-2027 school year, applications are made through ism’s FAST (Financial Aid for School Tuition) online system, with a $53 application fee paid by credit card and a submission deadline of June 30, 2026. FAST performs the need analysis and makes a recommendation only; the school’s Financial Aid Committee reviews it and, after School Board approval, issues the award notice. Families must reapply each year (school website, Tuition and Fees page).

Academics and programs

• Kindergarten through grade 8 uses combined multi-grade classrooms: kindergarten stands alone, and the rest are four combined classes of grades 1-2, 3-4, 5-6 and 7-8, averaging about 15 students per class (school website, About Us page)
• A licensed counselor from SEEDS therapy is on campus two days a week, and parents may optionally schedule appointments for their children (school website, About Us page)
• There are volleyball and basketball teams that compete against local schools and take part in the annual Lutheran schools track meet (school website, About Us page)
• The middle school has an ASB student government responsible for planning school activities and fundraising (school website, About Us page)
• Electives such as after-school science classes are offered at various points through the year; before- and after-school care runs from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (school website, About Us page)
• The same campus has a preschool for ages 2 to 5, with most classes at a 1:12 student-teacher ratio and toddler classes at 2:12, licensed by the California Department of Social Services (license number 300600812) and accredited by NAEYC (school website, Faculty & Staff page)

How this school compares

These are the nearest schools at the same level and a comparable price. Select a name to open that school’s admissions guide:

School	City	Grades	Tuition	Entrance test	Class size	Distance
Prince of Peace Lutheran School	Anaheim	K-8	$7,650	—	15	—
Zion Lutheran School	Anaheim	K-8	$6,430	On-campus assessment	15	2.3 mi
The Islamic Education School (TIES)	Anaheim	K-8	$7,000	—	—	2.6 mi
St. Columban Catholic School	Garden Grove	K-8	$7,100	On-campus assessment	—	2.8 mi
Christ Cathedral Academy	Garden Grove	K-8	$9,900	On-campus assessment	—	2.7 mi

Total tuition through graduation

At the 2026-27 rate of $7,650, 9 years covering grades K-8 come to roughly $68,850 in tuition alone. Assuming the 4% annual increase common at private schools, the figure is closer to $81,000. Neither number includes registration fees, deposits, uniforms or activity fees. A California 529 plan can cover up to $10,000 per child per year of K-12 tuition.

Getting there from Irvine

These are straight-line distances from neighborhoods where many Irvine families live. Actual drive times will be longer, and a morning rush-hour trip typically takes 1.5 to 2 times as long as an off-peak one:

Neighborhood	Straight-line distance
Woodbury	13.6 miles
Northwood	10.6 miles
Turtle Rock	14.3 miles
Portola Springs	15.1 miles

The website does not describe bus service; confirm this during your visit.

Questions to ask on a campus visit

• Founding year — the school website’s About Us page says only that our church and school were “founded in the 1950’s,” with no specific year given
• Entrance exam — the four-step admissions process on the school website does not mention an entrance exam or assessment
• International students (F-1) — the school website has no international student or I-20 page
• Chinese program — the school website’s About Us and School Programs pages do not list any foreign language courses
• Registration, technology, uniform and activity fees beyond tuition

How EDUBUS helps

Our Irvine-based counselors work in both Chinese and English. We track Prince of Peace Lutheran School’s admissions calendar, prepare students for the campus visit and interview, and review application materials before they are submitted. Book a school-selection consultation or read the Chinese version of this page.