Hephatha Lutheran School in Anaheim serves PreK-8 with specialized programs for students with learning differences and ADHD
Hephatha Lutheran School in Anaheim serves PreK through 8th grade and actively supports students with learning differences and ADD/ADHD through its Learning Difference Programs and the specialized "Matthew 19 Program" for students requiring more intensive support beyond full-time resource services. With 75% of faculty holding advanced degrees and an average class size of 23 students, the school combines individualized academic attention with a structured, faith-based environment designed to help each child reach their potential.
The school offers a comprehensive curriculum enhanced by music and arts programs (band, strings, choir), extracurricular clubs, and recreational sports. While speech and occupational therapy are not provided on-site, the school works to create a safe, caring community where students with learning differences can develop spiritually, intellectually, socially, and physically alongside their peers. Tutoring, homework support, and a homework club are available to help students succeed academically.
Tuition is $885/month for K-8th (approximately $8,850 yearly), with registration at $425. The school maintains a 95% acceptance rate with rolling admissions. For families seeking a Lutheran school environment with dedicated special education programming and a smaller classroom setting, Hephatha offers an accessible option in Orange County.
| Year Founded | 1977 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $8,850 |
| Tuition Notes | Early Childhood tuition is between $355 and $1001/month; K-8th Tuition is $885/month. Registration for EC is $225, and registration for K-8th is $425. |
| Total Students | 278 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 75 |
| Average Class Size | 23 |
| Grades Offered | Prekindergarten-8 |
| Admissions Director | Deena Knudsen |
| Admissions Associate | Angelina Smith |
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Acceptance Rate | 95 |
| Percent on Financial Aid | 15 |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 24 |
| Sports | Basketball · Flag Football · Intramural Sports Only · Track and Field · Volleyball |
| Clubs and Organizations | Club or Organization: · Confirmation (7th and 8th Grade) · Elementary/Middle School/High School Youth (4th-12th) · Fine Arts Electives · Homework Club · Private Tutoring · School Age Care and Summer Camp · Student Leadership · Arts and Music Programs: · Advanced Choir · Beginning Choir · Beginning/Intermediate/Advanced Band · Beginning/Intermediate/Advanced Strings · K-2nd Strings: "Ready Set Bow!" · Middle School Choir · Praise Band/Chapel Band · Private Piano and Private Instrumental · Recreational Athletic Programs: · Boy's and Girl's Basketball (5th-8th) · Flag Football (5th-8th) · Girl's Volleyball (5th-8th) · Track and Field (3rd-8th) |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
| School Memberships | Other school association(s) · Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) · National Lutheran Schools Accreditation |
| Religious Affiliations | Lutheran Church Missouri Synod |
| School Calendar | bit.ly/25-26HLSCalendar |
| Summer Program Details | View Summer Program Details |
| Summer Program Cost | $1,610 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
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