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#788 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Top 44% of private schools
Good Shepherd Elementary School
Elementary School
909 OCEANA BLVD, Pacifica, CA 94044
Enrollment
160
Student-Teacher
16.7:1
Score
6.4
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
160
Student-Teacher
16.7:1
Score
6.4
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
California private schools
#788 of 1,787
In Pacifica
#3 of 3
public schools
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Good Shepherd Elementary School
Elementary School in Pacifica · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Good Shepherd Elementary School
Good Shepherd Elementary School is a private elementary school in Pacifica, CA. Good Shepherd Elementary School serves approximately 160 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Good Shepherd Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #788 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
- This school 6.4 · Average
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 160 students, Good Shepherd Elementary School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Good Shepherd Elementary School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Good Shepherd Elementary School compares to 7 public schools serving similar grades in Pacifica, CA
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Good Shepherd Elementary School (this school) | 6.4 |
| Ingrid B. Lacy Middle | 8.4 |
| Ocean Shore Elementary | 7.5 |
| Sunset Ridge Elementary | 3.9 |
| Vallemar Elementary | 7.5 |
| Cabrillo Elementary | 6.0 |
| Ortega Elementary | 6.4 |
| Pacifica Independent Home Study | — |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat This Rating Measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CA.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in CA
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
909 OCEANA BLVD, Pacifica, CA 94044
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Good Shepherd Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Monte Verde Elementary (rated 9.0/10, 2.1 miles away, in nearby San Bruno), which scores notably higher. Another option is Ocean Shore Elementary (rated 7.5/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Vallemar Elementary (rated 7.5/10, 1.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Pacifica, see our Pacifica schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Ingrid B. Lacy Middle Pacifica | 0.2 mi | 8.4 |
| Oceana High Pacifica | 0.2 mi | 7.8 |
| Ocean Shore Elementary Pacifica | 0.7 mi | 7.5 |
| Sunset Ridge Elementary Pacifica | 1.0 mi | 3.9 |
| Franklin Delano Roosevelt Elementary Daly City | 1.5 mi | 6.3 |
| Skyline Elementary Daly City | 1.5 mi | 7.1 |
| Vallemar Elementary Pacifica | 1.9 mi | 7.5 |
| Junipero Serra Elementary Daly City | 1.8 mi | 6.6 |
| Summit Public School: Shasta Daly City | 1.9 mi | 5.8 |
| Westborough Middle South San Francisco | 1.6 mi | 8.3 |
| Thomas Edison Elementary Daly City | 2.5 mi | 7.4 |
| Fernando Rivera Intermediate Daly City | 2.5 mi | 6.8 |
| Monte Verde Elementary San Bruno | 2.1 mi | 9.0 |
| Daniel Webster Elementary Daly City | 2.6 mi | 5.9 |
| Portola Elementary San Bruno | 2.3 mi | 7.5 |
| Westmoor High Daly City | 2.9 mi | 7.6 |
| Cabrillo Elementary Pacifica | 3.0 mi | 6.0 |
| HOPE LUTHERAN DAY SCHOOL Daly City | 3.0 mi | — |
| Alta Loma Middle South San Francisco | 2.6 mi | 6.8 |
| Margaret Pauline Brown Elementary Daly City | 3.1 mi | 6.3 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 94044 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$156,658
Median Home Value
$1,211,700
Median Rent
$3,075/mo
Population
37,540
College Educated
48.5%
Homeownership
68.4%
Avg Commute
28.3 min
Poverty Rate
6.2%
Median Age
44.3
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Good Shepherd Elementary School
What grades does Good Shepherd Elementary School serve?
Good Shepherd Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Good Shepherd Elementary School?
Good Shepherd Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 160 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Good Shepherd Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Good Shepherd Elementary School is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Good Shepherd Elementary School rank in CA?
Good Shepherd Elementary School ranks #788 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is Good Shepherd Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Good Shepherd Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Good Shepherd Elementary School a private school?
Yes, Good Shepherd Elementary School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Good Shepherd Elementary School a religious school?
Good Shepherd Elementary School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 160
- Gender Split
- 46% M / 54% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7.1 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- San Mateo County
- Phone
- (650) 359-4544
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