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#788 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Top 44% of private schools
Good Shepherd Elementary School
Elementary School · Pacifica, CA
A private elementary school in Pacifica, CA serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
909 OCEANA BLVD, Pacifica, CA 94044
- 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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
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Where Good Shepherd Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 71Very Walkable
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,457/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$156,658
Median home value
$1,211,700
Median rent
$3,075/mo
College educated
48.5%
Homeownership
68.4%
Poverty rate
6.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94044; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Shore ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 401 | Compare → |
| Sunset Ridge ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 380 | Compare → |
| Franklin Delano Roosevelt ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | K–8 | 1.5 mi | 346 | Compare → |
| Skyline ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–5 | 1.5 mi | 359 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Good Shepherd Elementary School is listed in Pacifica, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Good Shepherd Elementary School
Good Shepherd Elementary School is a private elementary school in Pacifica, CA, serving approximately 160 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #788 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
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.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (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
- Area population (ZIP 94044)
- 37,540
- Area average commute
- 28.3 min
- Area median age
- 44.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 94044; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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