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#293 of 1,462 private schools in FL
Top 20% of private schools
Shepherd of the Coast Lutheran School
Elementary School · Fort Lauderdale, FL
A private elementary school in Fort Lauderdale, FL serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
1901 E COMMERCIAL BLVD, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
- 11.4:1 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 FL.
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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 FL
Test scores
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Where Shepherd of the Coast Lutheran School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 82Very Walkable
- Transit 37Some Transit
- Bike 75Very Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$83,413
Median home value
$536,900
Median rent
$1,850/mo
College educated
55.6%
Homeownership
70.7%
Poverty rate
7.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33308; 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)
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4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floranada Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 739 | Compare → |
| Christ Church SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 169 | Compare → |
| Westminster AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 849 | Compare → |
| North Andrews Gardens Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 754 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Shepherd of the Coast Lutheran School is listed in Fort Lauderdale, FL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Shepherd of the Coast Lutheran School
Shepherd of the Coast Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Fort Lauderdale, FL, serving approximately 103 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #293 of 1,462 private schools in FL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Shepherd of the Coast Lutheran School
What grades does Shepherd of the Coast Lutheran School serve?
Shepherd of the Coast Lutheran School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Shepherd of the Coast Lutheran School?
Shepherd of the Coast Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 103 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shepherd of the Coast Lutheran School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shepherd of the Coast Lutheran School is 11.4:1. 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 Coast Lutheran School rank in FL?
Shepherd of the Coast Lutheran School ranks #293 of 1,462 private schools in FL.
What is Shepherd of the Coast Lutheran School's MySchoolScout rating?
Shepherd of the Coast Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Coast Lutheran School a private school?
Yes, Shepherd of the Coast Lutheran School is a private coeducational school with a Lutheran Church - Missouri 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 Coast Lutheran School a religious school?
Shepherd of the Coast Lutheran School has a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 103
- Gender Split
- 58% M / 42% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Broward County
- Phone
- (954) 772-5468
- Area population (ZIP 33308)
- 27,261
- Area average commute
- 26.5 min
- Area median age
- 57.2
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 33308; 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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