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#421 of 716 private schools in IL
Good Shepherd Lutheran Academy
Elementary School · Downers Grove, IL
A private elementary school in Downers Grove, IL serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
525 63RD ST, Downers Grove, IL 60516
- 9.1:1 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 IL.
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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 IL
Test scores
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Where Good Shepherd Lutheran Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 29Car-Dependent
- Transit 18Minimal Transit
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,001/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Downers Grove), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$118,780
Median home value
$423,000
Median rent
$1,636/mo
College educated
53.9%
Homeownership
77.6%
Poverty rate
4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60516; 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)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairmount Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–6 | 0.3 mi | 323 | Compare → |
| EL Sierra Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–6 | 0.7 mi | 280 | Compare → |
| Kingsley Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–6 | 0.9 mi | 363 | Compare → |
| Hillcrest Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–6 | 1.3 mi | 372 | 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.
Good Shepherd Lutheran Academy is listed in Downers Grove, IL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Good Shepherd Lutheran Academy
Good Shepherd Lutheran Academy is a private elementary school in Downers Grove, IL, serving approximately 51 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #421 of 716 private schools in IL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Good Shepherd Lutheran Academy
What grades does Good Shepherd Lutheran Academy serve?
Good Shepherd Lutheran Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Good Shepherd Lutheran Academy?
Good Shepherd Lutheran Academy has an enrollment of approximately 51 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Good Shepherd Lutheran Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Good Shepherd Lutheran Academy is 9.1:1. 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 Academy rank in IL?
Good Shepherd Lutheran Academy ranks #421 of 716 private schools in IL.
What is Good Shepherd Lutheran Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Good Shepherd Lutheran Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Academy a private school?
Yes, Good Shepherd Lutheran Academy 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 Good Shepherd Lutheran Academy a religious school?
Good Shepherd Lutheran Academy has a Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 51
- Gender Split
- 41% M / 59% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 172 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- DuPage County
- Phone
- (630) 352-5081
- Area population (ZIP 60516)
- 28,594
- Area average commute
- 29 min
- Area median age
- 42
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 60516; 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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