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#475 of 716 private schools in IL
Good Shepherd Lutheran School
Elementary School
3201 CT ST, Pekin, IL 61554
Enrollment
84
Student-Teacher
9:1
Score
5.8
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
84
Student-Teacher
9:1
Score
5.8
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Illinois private schools
#475 of 716
In Pekin
#1 of 3
public schools
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Good Shepherd Lutheran School
Elementary School in Pekin · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Good Shepherd Lutheran School
Good Shepherd Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Pekin, IL. Good Shepherd Lutheran School serves approximately 84 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 9:1 student-teacher ratio. Good Shepherd Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #475 of 716 private schools in IL.
- This school 5.8 · Average
- IL avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 84 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.
At 9:1 students to teachers, Good Shepherd Lutheran School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
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 Pekin, IL
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Good Shepherd Lutheran School (this school) | 5.8 |
| Scott Altman Primary School | 6.1 |
| Broadmoor Junior High School | 4.8 |
| Dirksen Elementary School | 3.1 |
| Pekin Preschool Family Ed Center | 5.0 |
| Wilson Intermediate School | 3.8 |
| Willow Elem School | 6.5 |
| Washington Intermediate School | 5.1 |
| Jefferson Elem School | 2.7 |
| L E Starke Elem School | 4.2 |
| Edison Junior High School | 4.0 |
| C B Smith Elem School | 3.5 |
| Rankin Elem School | 7.4 |
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 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
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
3201 CT ST, Pekin, IL 61554
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Good Shepherd Lutheran School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Rankin Elem School (rated 7.4/10, 2.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Willow Elem School (rated 6.5/10, 2.1 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Marquette Elem School (rated 6.5/10, 4.9 miles away, in nearby Marquette Heights), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Pekin, see our Pekin schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 6.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Scott Altman Primary School Pekin | 0.2 mi | 6.1 |
| Pekin Community High School Pekin | 1.2 mi | 5.3 |
| Broadmoor Junior High School Pekin | 1.7 mi | 4.8 |
| Dirksen Elementary School Pekin | 1.7 mi | 3.1 |
| Willow Elem School Pekin | 2.1 mi | 6.5 |
| Pekin Preschool Family Ed Center Pekin | 1.7 mi | 5.0 |
| Wilson Intermediate School Pekin | 1.8 mi | 3.8 |
| FAITH BAPTIST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Pekin | 2.0 mi | 5.2 |
| L E Starke Elem School Pekin | 2.6 mi | 4.2 |
| Edison Junior High School Pekin | 2.6 mi | 4.0 |
| C B Smith Elem School Pekin | 2.6 mi | 3.5 |
| ST JOSEPH CATHOLIC SCHOOL Pekin | 2.4 mi | 5.0 |
| Washington Intermediate School Pekin | 2.4 mi | 5.1 |
| Jefferson Elem School Pekin | 2.5 mi | 2.7 |
| Rankin Elem School Pekin | 2.9 mi | 7.4 |
| Marquette Elem School Marquette Heights | 4.9 mi | 6.5 |
| Georgetown Middle School Marquette Hts | 4.9 mi | 5.5 |
| South Pekin Elem School South Pekin | 4.5 mi | 6.1 |
| Parkview Jr High School Creve Coeur | 6.5 mi | 6.2 |
| CHRISTIAN LIFE ACADEMY Creve Coeur | 6.7 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 61554 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$62,484
Median Home Value
$123,500
Median Rent
$814/mo
Population
40,783
College Educated
20%
Homeownership
71.5%
Avg Commute
21.8 min
Poverty Rate
12.2%
Median Age
42
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| ST JOSEPH CATHOLIC SCHOOL Freeburg, IL | 5.8 |
| ST PAUL LUTHERAN SCHOOL Rochelle, IL | 5.8 |
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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 84 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Good Shepherd Lutheran School?
The student-teacher ratio at Good Shepherd Lutheran School is 9:1. 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 IL?
Good Shepherd Lutheran School ranks #475 of 716 private schools in IL.
What is Good Shepherd Lutheran School's MySchoolScout rating?
Good Shepherd Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 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 Good Shepherd Lutheran School a religious school?
Good Shepherd Lutheran School has a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 84
- Gender Split
- 48% M / 52% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 176 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Tazewell County
- Phone
- (309) 347-2020
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