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#3110 of 3,177 private schools in CA

Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran

Elementary School

9191 Fletcher Parkway, La Mesa, CA 91942

Private
50
Students
16.7:1
Student-Teacher
Kindergarten – 8th
Grades Served
#3110 of 3,177 in CA

About Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran

Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran is an private elementary school in La Mesa, CA 91942. The school serves approximately 50 students in grades Kindergarten – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 16.7:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7/10, placing it in the 2.1th percentile among private schools in CA — an average rating overall.

Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $81,262, where 38% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Compared to the 24 public schools in La Mesa, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran rates higher overall (5.7 vs 4.8 average).

Compare to Public Schools

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How Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran compares to 24 public schools serving similar grades in La Mesa, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
16.7:1
This School
vs
24.1:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
50
This School
vs
488
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
5.7
This School
vs
4.8
Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran (this school) 5.7
Parkway Sports and Health Science Academy 5.0
Northmont Elementary 2.7
Fletcher Hills Elementary 4.1
Murray Manor Elementary 6.5
JCS - Manzanita 7.9
Lemon Avenue Elementary 5.2
Maryland Avenue Elementary 6.5
Murdock Elementary 4.4
Sparrow Academy 4.9
The Learning Choice Academy - East County 4.9
La Mesa Dale Elementary 4.9
La Mesa Arts Academy 7.2
Rolando Elementary 5.0
Casa de Oro Elementary 4.5
Avocado Elementary 3.9
Highlands Elementary 4.3
Vista La Mesa Academy 4.6
Loma Elementary 3.8
Bancroft Elementary 3.5
Sweetwater Springs Elementary 4.6

Showing 20 of 24 schools. View all schools in La Mesa

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

What 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.

👥 Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C 2.7 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 16.7:1
🕐 Instructional Commitment

Data Unavailable

🌍 Diversity & Inclusion

Data Unavailable

📍 Community Context

Data Unavailable

🏛️ School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C- 2.4 / 10
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Enrollment 50
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 45% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 2 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in CA

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Location

9191 Fletcher Parkway, La Mesa, CA 91942

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.9 mi
School Distance Rating
SHEPHERD OF THE HILLS LUTHERAN SCHOOL La Mesa 0.0 mi 5.7
Parkway Sports and Health Science Academy La Mesa 0.3 mi 5.0
FOOTHILLS CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL El Cajon 0.4 mi 4.4
Mt. Helix Academy La Mesa 0.5 mi 5.7
MT HELIX ACADEMY - TIEE La Mesa 0.5 mi 5.7
MT. HELIX ACADEMY La Mesa 0.5 mi 5.7
Northmont Elementary La Mesa 0.5 mi 2.7
Fletcher Hills Elementary La Mesa 0.6 mi 4.1
OUR LADY OF GRACE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL El Cajon 0.7 mi 4.4
Sierra School Of San Diego San Diego 1.0 mi 6.3
SIERRA SCHOOL OF SAN DIEGO San Diego 1.0 mi 6.3
Gage Elementary San Diego 1.2 mi 7.0
Murray Manor Elementary La Mesa 1.1 mi 6.5
Grossmont High La Mesa 1.2 mi 3.7
Pershing Middle San Diego 1.2 mi 5.7
WARREN-WALKER SCHOOL-LA MESA La Mesa 1.5 mi 5.7
JCS - Manzanita La Mesa 1.5 mi 7.9
Grossmont Middle College High El Cajon 1.6 mi 8.0
Flying Hills School of Arts El Cajon 1.7 mi 2.3
Lemon Avenue Elementary La Mesa 1.9 mi 5.2

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 91942 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$81,262

Median Home Value

$689,300

Median Rent

$1,934/mo

Population

40,920

College Educated

38.2%

Homeownership

44%

Avg Commute

24.7 min

Poverty Rate

12.7%

Median Age

37.5

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
ADVENTIST UNION SCHOOL Bellflower, CA 5.7
Adventist Union School Bellflower, CA 5.7
Homestead (Alternative) Ventura, CA 5.7
SHEPHERD OF THE HILLS LUTHERAN SCHOOL La Mesa, CA 5.7
Acton Academy Silicon Valley Redwood City, CA 5.8
BAIS MENACHEM YESHIVA DAY SCHOOL San Francisco, CA 5.8

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran

What grades does Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran serve?

Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran?

Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran has an enrollment of approximately 50 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran?

The student-teacher ratio at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran 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 Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran rank in CA?

Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran is ranked #3110 out of 3,177 private schools in CA.

What is Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran's MySchoolScout rating?

Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran has a composite rating of 5.7 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.

Is Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran a private school?

Yes, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran is a private coeducational school. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
50
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
3
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
County
San Diego
Data Year
2025–2026

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Data Sources: School Info: NCES PSS (SY 2024-25) Neighborhood: Census ACS (2019-2023) Ratings: MySchoolScout (2024) Full data source details