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Very Good

#125 of 478 private schools in IN

Top 26% of private schools

Good Shepherd School

Elementary School

2301 N STOCKWELL RD, Evansville, IN 47715

Private

Enrollment

330

Student-Teacher

10.6:1

Score

7.6

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Indiana private schools

#125 of 478

In Evansville

#4 of 13

public schools

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Good Shepherd School

7.6/10

Elementary School in Evansville · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Stockwell Elementary School

6.6/10

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8.7/10

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About Good Shepherd School

Good Shepherd School is a private elementary school in Evansville, IN. Good Shepherd School serves approximately 330 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Good Shepherd School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #125 of 478 private schools in IN.

Structured state assessment records for Good Shepherd School show 71% math proficiency (2025 ILEARN) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).

How it compares1.0 pts above IN schools
  • This school 7.6 · Very Good
  • IN avg 6.6

What Parents Should Know

Good Shepherd 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

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How Good Shepherd School compares to 34 public schools serving similar grades in Evansville, IN

Student-Teacher Ratio
10.6:1
This School
vs
14.5:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
330
This School
vs
474
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
7.6
This School
vs
6.4
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 90.9% vs 0%
Asian 3.9% vs 0%
Black 0.6% vs 0%
Hispanic 0.6% vs 0%
Good Shepherd School Evansville Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
Good Shepherd School (this school) 7.6
Stockwell Elementary School 6.6
Vogel Elementary School 7.0
Harper Elementary School 7.3
Hebron Elementary School 5.4
Dexter Elementary School 4.8
Joshua Academy 3.7
Evans School 4.3
Plaza Park International Prep Acad 6.0
Academy for Innovative Studies 4.2
EVSC Virtual Academy
McGary Middle School 5.9
Washington Middle School 5.9
Benjamin Bosse High School 5.0
Delaware Elementary School 5.2
Caze Elementary School 5.1
Oak Hill Elementary 8.2
Fairlawn Elementary School 4.5
Lincoln School 6.3
Stringtown Elementary School 6.8
Lodge Community School 5.4

Showing 20 of 34 schools. View all schools in Evansville

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 IN.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A- 8.2 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 10.6:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A- 7.5 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,260
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B 6.0 / 10
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Diversity Index 17%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.4 / 10
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Enrollment 330
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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

Test Scores IN ILEARN (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 71.0% (2025 ILEARN)
School
State
42.1% (2025 ILEARN)
ELA Proficiency 68.8% (2025 ILEARN)
School
State
40.6% (2025 ILEARN)

Based on 17 test records from IN state assessments. About our data

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 90.9%
Asian 3.9%
Two or More 3.9%
Black 0.6%
Hispanic 0.6%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

2301 N STOCKWELL RD, Evansville, IN 47715

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Good Shepherd School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. CHRIST THE KING SCHOOL (rated 8.7/10, 2.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Oak Hill Elementary (rated 8.2/10, 3.5 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, ST BENEDICT CATHEDRAL SCHOOL (rated 7.5/10, 2.9 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Evansville, see our Evansville schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.6 mi
School Distance Rating
Stockwell Elementary School Evansville 0.2 mi 6.6
EVANSVILLE DAY SCHOOL Evansville 0.9 mi 8.7
Vogel Elementary School Evansville 1.5 mi 7.0
William Henry Harrison High School Evansville 1.8 mi 7.3
Hebron Elementary School Evansville 2.1 mi 5.4
New Tech Institute Evansville 1.9 mi 7.1
Harper Elementary School Evansville 2.0 mi 7.3
CHRIST THE KING SCHOOL Evansville 2.3 mi 8.7
Dexter Elementary School Evansville 2.4 mi 4.8
MONTESSORI ACADEMY Evansville 2.6 mi 7.3
McGary Middle School Evansville 2.9 mi 5.9
REITZ MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL Evansville 2.7 mi 7.3
Joshua Academy Evansville 2.6 mi 3.7
Plaza Park International Prep Acad Evansville 2.8 mi 6.0
Washington Middle School Evansville 3.0 mi 5.9
ST BENEDICT CATHEDRAL SCHOOL Evansville 2.9 mi 7.5
Caze Elementary School Evansville 3.4 mi 5.1
Evans School Evansville 2.7 mi 4.3
Oak Hill Elementary Evansville 3.5 mi 8.2
RIVERVIEW ADVENTIST CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Evansville 3.6 mi

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 47715 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$59,821

Median Home Value

$191,900

Median Rent

$1,009/mo

Population

28,476

College Educated

29.1%

Homeownership

51.3%

Avg Commute

17.3 min

Poverty Rate

14.4%

Median Age

38.2

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Central Elementary School Lawrenceburg, IN 7.6
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Jane Ball Elementary School Cedar Lake, IN 7.6
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Good Shepherd School

What grades does Good Shepherd School serve?

Good Shepherd School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Good Shepherd School?

Good Shepherd School has an enrollment of approximately 330 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Good Shepherd School?

The student-teacher ratio at Good Shepherd School is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Good Shepherd School rank in IN?

Good Shepherd School ranks #125 of 478 private schools in IN.

What is Good Shepherd School's MySchoolScout rating?

Good Shepherd School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Good Shepherd School has 71% math proficiency (2025 ILEARN) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).

Is Good Shepherd School a private school?

Yes, Good Shepherd School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic 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 School a religious school?

Good Shepherd School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
38 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
36 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
330
Gender Split
65% M / 35% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Midsize City
County
Vanderburgh County

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