Very Good
#152 of 478 private schools in IN
Top 32% of private schools
Shepherd Community Academy
Elementary School · Indianapolis, IN
A private elementary school in Indianapolis, IN serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
4107 E WASHINGTON ST, Indianapolis, IN 46201
- Math 28% vs IN 46% (2025)
- Reading 36% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 11.6:1 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.
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Shepherd Community Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Indianapolis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 38Car-Dependent
- Transit 40Some Transit
- Bike 65Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,237/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$43,183
Median home value
$150,600
Median rent
$929/mo
College educated
25.5%
Homeownership
46.9%
Poverty rate
26.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46201; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58Enrollment path unverified | 4.4 | PK–6 | 0.4 mi | 262 | Compare → |
| Christian Park School 82Enrollment path unverified | 3.5 | PK–6 | 0.7 mi | 298 | Compare → |
| Brookside School 54Enrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK–6 | 1.2 mi | 415 | Compare → |
| George W Julian School 57Enrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–8 | 1.2 mi | 208 | 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.
Shepherd Community Academy is listed in Indianapolis, IN; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Shepherd Community Academy
Shepherd Community Academy is a private elementary school in Indianapolis, IN, serving approximately 116 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #152 of 478 private schools in IN. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (2025 ILEARN) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Shepherd Community Academy
What grades does Shepherd Community Academy serve?
Shepherd Community Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Shepherd Community Academy?
Shepherd Community Academy has an enrollment of approximately 116 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shepherd Community Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Shepherd Community Academy is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Shepherd Community Academy rank in IN?
Shepherd Community Academy ranks #152 of 478 private schools in IN.
What is Shepherd Community Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Shepherd Community Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Shepherd Community Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Shepherd Community Academy has 28% math proficiency (2025 ILEARN) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).
Is Shepherd Community Academy a private school?
Yes, Shepherd Community Academy is a private coeducational school with a Church of the Nazarene 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 Community Academy a religious school?
Shepherd Community Academy has a Church of the Nazarene religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 116
- Gender Split
- 53% M / 47% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Church of the Nazarene
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Marion County
- Phone
- (317) 853-0567
- Area population (ZIP 46201)
- 31,650
- Area average commute
- 25.9 min
- Area median age
- 34.3
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 46201; 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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