Below Average

#1632 of 1,787 private schools in CA

Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran School

Elementary School

9191 FLETCHER PKWY, La Mesa, CA 91942

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

16.1:1

Score

4.7

Grades

Kindergarten – 7th

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

16.1:1

Score

4.7

Grades

Kindergarten – 7th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

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#1,632 of 1,787

In La Mesa

#5 of 6

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About Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran School

Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran School is a private elementary school in La Mesa, CA. Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran School serves approximately 53 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-7th, and has a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,632 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

How it compares1.5 pts below CA schools

4.7

This school 4.7 · Below Average
CA avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

At 53 students, Shepherd of the Hills 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.

Shepherd of the Hills 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.

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

Student-Teacher Ratio

16.1:1

This School

24.1:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

This School

488

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

4.7

This School

5.6

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 66% vs 0%

Hispanic 18.9% vs 0%

Asian 3.8% vs 0%

Black 1.9% vs 0%

Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran School La Mesa Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran School (this school)	—	53	16.1:1	4.7
Parkway Sports and Health Science Academy	0.3 mi	690	19.2:1	6.5
Northmont Elementary	0.5 mi	427	26.7:1	4.4
Fletcher Hills Elementary	0.6 mi	612	26.6:1	7.3
Murray Manor Elementary	1.1 mi	568	25.8:1	4.7
JCS - Manzanita	1.5 mi	200	12.5:1	8.6
Lemon Avenue Elementary	1.9 mi	513	27:1	6.0
Maryland Avenue Elementary	2.5 mi	485	23.1:1	6.2
Murdock Elementary	2.5 mi	617	23.7:1	6.9
Sparrow Academy	2.7 mi	348	26.8:1	6.8
The Learning Choice Academy - East County	2.7 mi	440	20:1	6.8
La Mesa Dale Elementary	3.1 mi	520	27.4:1	6.9
La Mesa Arts Academy	3.2 mi	1,057	22.5:1	8.6
Rolando Elementary	3.5 mi	449	28.1:1	3.8
Casa de Oro Elementary	3.6 mi	346	23.1:1	4.1
Avocado Elementary	3.9 mi	600	27.3:1	4.3
Highlands Elementary	4.1 mi	446	27.9:1	4.5
Vista La Mesa Academy	4.1 mi	531	24.1:1	5.7
Loma Elementary	4.5 mi	326	27.2:1	3.9
Bancroft Elementary	4.5 mi	442	26:1	2.8
Sweetwater Springs Elementary	4.7 mi	447	24.8:1	5.9

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

Preliminary

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

C+ 4.0 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 16.1:1

Instructional Commitment

B- 5.4 / 10

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School Day Length 6.8 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,196.8

Diversity & Inclusion

B 5.8 / 10

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Diversity Index 52%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

C+ 3.7 / 10

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Enrollment 53

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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)

White 66.0%

Hispanic 18.9%

Two or More 9.4%

Asian 3.8%

Black 1.9%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

9191 FLETCHER PKWY, La Mesa, CA 91942

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Gage Elementary (rated 8.5/10, 1.2 miles away, in nearby San Diego), which scores notably higher. Another option is MT HELIX ACADEMY - TIEE (rated 7.7/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, MT. HELIX ACADEMY (rated 7.4/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in La Mesa, see our La Mesa schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.9 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran La Mesa	0.0 mi	50	—
Parkway Sports and Health Science Academy La Mesa	0.3 mi	690	6.5
FOOTHILLS CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL El Cajon	0.4 mi	265	6.7
Mt. Helix Academy La Mesa	0.5 mi	183	—
MT HELIX ACADEMY - TIEE La Mesa	0.5 mi	210	7.7
MT. HELIX ACADEMY La Mesa	0.5 mi	210	7.4
Northmont Elementary La Mesa	0.5 mi	427	4.4
Fletcher Hills Elementary La Mesa	0.6 mi	612	7.3
OUR LADY OF GRACE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL El Cajon	0.7 mi	278	5.8
Sierra School Of San Diego San Diego	1.0 mi	87	—
SIERRA SCHOOL OF SAN DIEGO San Diego	1.0 mi	72	5.7
Gage Elementary San Diego	1.2 mi	695	8.5
Murray Manor Elementary La Mesa	1.1 mi	568	4.7
Grossmont High La Mesa	1.2 mi	2,079	5.4
Pershing Middle San Diego	1.2 mi	873	7.6
WARREN-WALKER SCHOOL-LA MESA La Mesa	1.5 mi	90	5.5
JCS - Manzanita La Mesa	1.5 mi	200	8.6
Grossmont Middle College High El Cajon	1.6 mi	51	9.2
Flying Hills School of Arts El Cajon	1.7 mi	710	3.0
Lemon Avenue Elementary La Mesa	1.9 mi	513	6.0

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

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DAR-UL-MADINAH Sacramento, CA	49	4.8
HIGHLAND AVENUE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Rancho Cucamonga, CA	35	4.8
Lincoln Street Red Bluff, CA	67	4.8
NORMANDIE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL OF LOS ANGELES Los Angeles, CA	33	4.8
Pope Valley Elementary Pope Valley, CA	48	4.8

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran School

What grades does Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran School serve?

Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 7th.

How many students attend Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran School?

Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 53 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran School is 16.1:1. 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 School rank in CA?

Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran School ranks #1,632 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

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

Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran School a private school?

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

Is Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran School a religious school?

Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran School has a Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 72 Very Walkable
Transit Score: 45 Some Transit
Bike Score: 28 Somewhat Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Kindergarten – 7th
Enrollment: 53
Gender Split: 51% M / 49% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 3
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
School Day: 6.8 hours
Days Per Year: 176 days
Setting: Large Suburb
County: San Diego County
Phone: (619) 469-9443

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