Excellent
#74 of 478 private schools in IN
Top 15% of private schools
Good Shepherd Montessori School
Elementary School · South Bend, IN
A private elementary school in South Bend, IN serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
1101 E JEFFERSON BLVD, South Bend, IN 46617
- Math 28% vs IN 42% (2025)
- Reading 58% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 8.6:1 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 IN.
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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 IN
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
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Where Good Shepherd Montessori School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 76Very Walkable
- Bike 79Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,032/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (South Bend), 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
$73,700
Median home value
$231,400
Median rent
$1,422/mo
College educated
60%
Homeownership
58.3%
Poverty rate
16.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46617; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph Grade SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 421 | Compare → |
| South Bend Virtual SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 293 | Compare → |
| Mckinley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 471 | Compare → |
| St Anthony De Padua SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 211 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Good Shepherd Montessori School is listed in South Bend, IN; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Good Shepherd Montessori School
Good Shepherd Montessori School is a private elementary school in South Bend, IN, serving approximately 128 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 8.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #74 of 478 private schools in IN. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (2025 ILEARN) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Good Shepherd Montessori School
What grades does Good Shepherd Montessori School serve?
Good Shepherd Montessori School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Good Shepherd Montessori School?
Good Shepherd Montessori School has an enrollment of approximately 128 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Good Shepherd Montessori School?
The student-teacher ratio at Good Shepherd Montessori School is 8.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Good Shepherd Montessori School rank in IN?
Good Shepherd Montessori School ranks #74 of 478 private schools in IN.
What is Good Shepherd Montessori School's MySchoolScout rating?
Good Shepherd Montessori School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Good Shepherd Montessori School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Good Shepherd Montessori School has 28% math proficiency (2025 ILEARN) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).
Is Good Shepherd Montessori School a private school?
Yes, Good Shepherd Montessori School is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination 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 Montessori School a religious school?
Good Shepherd Montessori School has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 128
- Gender Split
- 41% M / 59% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 172 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- St. Joseph County
- Phone
- (574) 288-0098
- Area population (ZIP 46617)
- 10,402
- Area average commute
- 14.8 min
- Area median age
- 35
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.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- 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 46617; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2025 ILEARN; directory SY 2021–22
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