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#861 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Top 48% of private schools
Good Shepherd Lutheran School
Elementary School
6338 N FIGUEROA ST, Los Angeles, CA 90042
Enrollment
77
Student-Teacher
9.5:1
Score
6.3
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
77
Student-Teacher
9.5:1
Score
6.3
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
California private schools
#861 of 1,787
In Los Angeles
#60 of 137
public schools
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Good Shepherd Lutheran School
Elementary School in Los Angeles · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Good Shepherd Lutheran School
Good Shepherd Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Los Angeles, CA. Good Shepherd Lutheran School serves approximately 77 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Good Shepherd Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #861 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
- This school 6.3 · Average
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 77 students, Good Shepherd Lutheran 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.
At 9.5:1 students to teachers, Good Shepherd Lutheran School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Good Shepherd Lutheran 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 Lutheran School compares to 451 public schools serving similar grades in Los Angeles, CA
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Good Shepherd Lutheran School (this school) | 6.3 |
| Garvanza Elementary | 7.5 |
| Luther Burbank Middle | 8.8 |
| San Pascual Elem Sci Tech Engr Arts And Math (STEAM) Magnet | 8.5 |
| Yorkdale Elementary | 6.9 |
| Annandale Elementary | 5.3 |
| Richard Riordan Primary Center | 4.9 |
| Benjamin Franklin Senior High | 7.9 |
| Monte Vista Street Elementary | 6.5 |
| Bushnell Way Elementary | 8.6 |
| Academia Avance Charter | 6.1 |
| Rockdale Visual & Performing Arts Magnet | 8.9 |
| Buchanan Street Elementary | 6.8 |
| Aldama Elementary | 6.6 |
| Arroyo Seco Museum Science | 7.1 |
| Eagle Rock High | 8.9 |
| Dahlia Heights Elementary | 9.0 |
| El Sereno Elementary | 7.7 |
| Sierra Vista Elementary | 9.0 |
| Toland Way Elementary | 5.4 |
| Mt. Washington Elementary | 8.6 |
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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
6338 N FIGUEROA ST, Los Angeles, CA 90042
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Good Shepherd Lutheran School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Rockdale Visual & Performing Arts Magnet (rated 8.9/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Bushnell Way Elementary (rated 8.6/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Monterey Hills Elementary (rated 8.6/10, 1.4 miles away, in nearby South Pasadena), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Los Angeles, see our Los Angeles schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.4 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 90042 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$94,401
Median Home Value
$940,600
Median Rent
$1,853/mo
Population
58,344
College Educated
40.4%
Homeownership
46.5%
Avg Commute
32.8 min
Poverty Rate
10.6%
Median Age
38.4
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Good Shepherd Lutheran School
What grades does Good Shepherd Lutheran School serve?
Good Shepherd Lutheran School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Good Shepherd Lutheran School?
Good Shepherd Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 77 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Good Shepherd Lutheran School?
The student-teacher ratio at Good Shepherd Lutheran School is 9.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Good Shepherd Lutheran School rank in CA?
Good Shepherd Lutheran School ranks #861 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is Good Shepherd Lutheran School's MySchoolScout rating?
Good Shepherd Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Lutheran School a private school?
Yes, Good Shepherd Lutheran School is a private coeducational school with a Evangelical Lutheran Church in America 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 Lutheran School a religious school?
Good Shepherd Lutheran School has a Evangelical Lutheran Church in America religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 77
- Gender Split
- 55% M / 45% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Phone
- (323) 255-2786
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