Our mission & Vision
A Tradition of Excellence and Innovation
St. John’s Lutheran Church & School is delivering the restorative hope of Jesus! With Christ as our leader, St. John’s student scholars will use the 4Cs to engage actively and deeply in learning and the arts, while using technology to augment and transform their learning outcomes. St. John’s faculty will integrate Christian faith and use research-based teaching and innovative technology to bring core subjects and cross-curricular themes to life for deep student learning.
St. John's Lutheran School is located in the community of Old Town Orange. We are a private Christian school that offers learning opportunities for children preschool through grade 8, and is maintained and supported by St. John's Lutheran Church. Enrollment is open to students of all faiths, nationalities and ethnic origins.
A warm Welcome
The culture experienced at St. John's offers an environment of genuine love and care for students and their families. We are here to partner with parents for the purpose of equipping students to make a difference in the world in which we live.
We are here to equip students with the knowledge and skills that will help them lead productive lives within our community. Lives that make a difference in our city, state, country and world!
Scholars
Cultivating minds that think critically, create boldly, collaborate seamlessly, and communicate clearly through a rich integration of academics and fine arts.
Technology
Equipping modern learners to navigate technology with integrity and innovation, developing essential digital skills for life and learning.
Jesus
Rooted in Scripture, we nurture faithful servants who receive and reflect the restorative hope of Christ. Through academics, athletics, and service, our students grow in empathy, responsibility, and deep appreciation for God's diverse world.
2026-2027 School Theme
MATTHEW 5:17
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Courageous Faith and Inspired Learners
We believe in Jesus Christ as our Savior, the Lord of our lives. These core beliefs impact and influence every aspect of our school.
Core Curriculum
In pursuit of academic excellence, our school implements a solid, sequenced, standards-based core curriculum, establishing strong foundations of knowledge, grade by grade. The curriculum provides a clear outline of content to be covered at each grade level, K-8, ensuring our students enter each new grade ready to learn. We meet or exceed state curriculum standards.
Technology
We offer 21st century learning through 1:1 iPads, coding at all grade levels, Active Learning Environments, a state-of-the-art STEM Lab and Orange County’s only STEAM Corridor — celebrating the best in Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Math!
Academic Results
On standardized tests, SJLS students consistently score above average. As a school, we score in the top 15% nationally! Our graduates are eagerly accepted into all local high schools, public and private, often moving right into advanced math as well as various Honors and AP classes.
Outstanding Teachers
Our professional educators are 100% State Certified, with many holding Master’s degrees and National Board Certifications. They have years of experience in Christian education, and have demonstrated their commitment and passion to sharing Christian faith and values with children and families while passing on their lifelong love for learning.
The Kids Love Our School!
Any visit to our campus quickly shows how much our students love their school. The joy on their faces, the excitement in their activities, the energy in their classroom discussions all point to how much they value SJLS. They love their teachers, their classmates, the field trips, music, technology, art, athletics and more.
Limited Class Sizes
Our class sizes at all grade levels are capped so that teachers are able to appropriately address learning needs and intellectually challenge their students. Each child is treated as a unique gift from God.
Tuition Assistance is Available
We strive to ensure that money never interferes with parents' desire to give their children the gift of a lifetime, an excellent Christ-centered education. Ask us about applying!
Outstanding Value
To choose a different private school in the Orange area that comes anywhere close to a similar combination of programs, staffing, and facilities found at St. John’s, families would pay $5,000 - $10,000 or more per child over our school tuition.We offer the absolute best value in Christian education in Orange County!
