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#1245 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Good Shepherd Lutheran School
Elementary School
1180 LYNWOOD DR, Novato, CA 94947
Enrollment
186
Student-Teacher
11.6:1
Score
5.7
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
186
Student-Teacher
11.6:1
Score
5.7
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
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#1,245 of 1,787
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Good Shepherd Lutheran School
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About Good Shepherd Lutheran School
Good Shepherd Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Novato, CA. Good Shepherd Lutheran School serves approximately 186 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Good Shepherd Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,245 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
- This school 5.7 · Average
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 186 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.
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 12 public schools serving similar grades in Novato, CA
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Good Shepherd Lutheran School (this school) | 5.7 |
| Lynwood Elementary | 3.8 |
| San Jose Middle | 6.7 |
| Rancho Elementary | 5.1 |
| Loma Verde Elementary | 5.8 |
| Nova Education Center | 6.5 |
| Olive Elementary | 7.0 |
| Lu Sutton Elementary | 4.3 |
| Hamilton TK-8 | 3.9 |
| Novato Charter | 6.9 |
| Sinaloa Middle | 6.9 |
| Pleasant Valley Elementary | 6.7 |
| San Ramon Elementary | 6.8 |
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
1180 LYNWOOD DR, Novato, CA 94947
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Good Shepherd Lutheran School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. MARIN WALDORF SCHOOL (rated 7.4/10, 3.7 miles away, in nearby San Rafael), which scores notably higher. Another option is Olive Elementary (rated 7.0/10, 1.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Novato Charter (rated 6.9/10, 2.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Novato, see our Novato schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Lynwood Elementary Novato | 0.5 mi | 3.8 |
| Marin Christian Academy Main Campus Novato | 0.6 mi | — |
| San Jose Middle Novato | 0.8 mi | 6.7 |
| Marin Christian Academy North Campus Novato | 1.0 mi | — |
| NORTH BAY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Novato | 1.0 mi | — |
| Novato High Novato | 1.0 mi | 6.7 |
| Loma Verde Elementary Novato | 1.3 mi | 5.8 |
| Rancho Elementary Novato | 1.2 mi | 5.1 |
| Marin Oaks High Novato | 1.6 mi | 6.3 |
| Nova Education Center Novato | 1.6 mi | 6.5 |
| Olive Elementary Novato | 1.9 mi | 7.0 |
| Lu Sutton Elementary Novato | 2.3 mi | 4.3 |
| Hamilton TK-8 Novato | 2.4 mi | 3.9 |
| Novato Charter Novato | 2.5 mi | 6.9 |
| Mary E. Silveira Elementary San Rafael | 3.1 mi | 5.8 |
| Sinaloa Middle Novato | 2.8 mi | 6.9 |
| Miller Creek Middle San Rafael | 3.6 mi | 7.4 |
| GATE Academy San Rafael | 3.5 mi | — |
| MARIN WALDORF SCHOOL San Rafael | 3.7 mi | 7.4 |
| Winston Preparatory School San Rafael | 3.6 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 94947 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$126,690
Median Home Value
$995,000
Median Rent
$2,526/mo
Population
24,360
College Educated
47.5%
Homeownership
69.6%
Avg Commute
26.1 min
Poverty Rate
9.5%
Median Age
47.5
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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 186 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Good Shepherd Lutheran School?
The student-teacher ratio at Good Shepherd Lutheran School is 11.6:1. 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 #1,245 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 5.7 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 Other Lutheran 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 Other Lutheran religious affiliation.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 186
- Gender Split
- 46% M / 54% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Other Lutheran
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Marin County
- Phone
- (415) 897-2510
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