Very Good
#152 of 478 private schools in IN
Top 32% of private schools
Shepherd Community Academy
Elementary School
4107 E WASHINGTON ST, Indianapolis, IN 46201
Enrollment
116
Student-Teacher
11.6:1
Score
7.4
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
116
Student-Teacher
11.6:1
Score
7.4
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Indiana private schools
#152 of 478
In Indianapolis
#37 of 64
public schools
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Shepherd Community Academy
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About Shepherd Community Academy
Shepherd Community Academy is a private elementary school in Indianapolis, IN. Shepherd Community Academy serves approximately 116 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Shepherd Community Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #152 of 478 private schools in IN.
Structured state assessment records for Shepherd Community Academy show 28% math proficiency (2025 ILEARN) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).
- This school 7.4 · Very Good
- IN avg 6.6
What Parents Should Know
At 116 students, Shepherd Community Academy 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.
Shepherd Community Academy 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 Shepherd Community Academy compares to 162 public schools serving similar grades in Indianapolis, IN
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Shepherd Community Academy (this school) | 7.4 |
| Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58 | 4.4 |
| Christian Park School 82 | 3.5 |
| Paramount Englewood | 7.1 |
| George W Julian School 57 | 7.3 |
| Brookside School 54 | 4.2 |
| Thomas D Gregg School 15 | 4.8 |
| Paramount Brookside | 7.9 |
| Irvington Preparatory Academy | 4.0 |
| Victory College Prep | 7.7 |
| William McKinley School 39 | 7.0 |
| Theodore Potter School 74 | 4.2 |
| Bethel Park Elementary | pilotED Schools | 6.4 |
| Anna Brochhausen School 88 | 4.4 |
| Invent Learning Hub | 7.7 |
| Paramount Cottage Home | 7.9 |
| Paramount Online Academy | 6.0 |
| James Russell Lowell School 51 | 5.0 |
| Frederick Douglass School 19 | 3.6 |
| SE Neighborhood Sch of Excellence | 5.3 |
| Center For Inquiry School 2 | 7.7 |
Showing 20 of 162 schools. View all schools in Indianapolis
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 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
Test Scores IN ILEARN (2024-25)
Based on 10 test records from IN state assessments. About our data
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
4107 E WASHINGTON ST, Indianapolis, IN 46201
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Shepherd Community Academy may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Paramount Brookside (rated 7.9/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Invent Learning Hub (rated 7.7/10, 2.1 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, George W Julian School 57 (rated 7.3/10, 1.2 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Indianapolis, see our Indianapolis schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58 Indianapolis | 0.4 mi | 4.4 |
| Christian Park School 82 Indianapolis | 0.7 mi | 3.5 |
| Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind Indianapolis | 0.8 mi | 6.9 |
| Paramount Englewood Indianapolis | 0.8 mi | 7.1 |
| LITTLE FLOWER CATHOLIC SCHOOL Indianapolis | 1.2 mi | 6.7 |
| Brookside School 54 Indianapolis | 1.2 mi | 4.2 |
| SCECINA MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL Indianapolis | 1.4 mi | 8.0 |
| George W Julian School 57 Indianapolis | 1.2 mi | 7.3 |
| Paramount Brookside Indianapolis | 1.5 mi | 7.9 |
| Thomas D Gregg School 15 Indianapolis | 1.4 mi | 4.8 |
| TRINITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Indianapolis | 1.5 mi | 6.4 |
| Victory College Prep Indianapolis | 1.8 mi | 7.7 |
| THE OAKS ACADEMY - BROOKSIDE Indianapolis | 1.8 mi | 7.3 |
| Irvington Preparatory Academy Indianapolis | 1.5 mi | 4.0 |
| Bethel Park Elementary | pilotED Schools Indianapolis | 2.0 mi | 6.4 |
| James Russell Lowell School 51 Indianapolis | 2.3 mi | 5.0 |
| William McKinley School 39 Indianapolis | 1.8 mi | 7.0 |
| Anna Brochhausen School 88 Indianapolis | 2.0 mi | 4.4 |
| Theodore Potter School 74 Indianapolis | 2.0 mi | 4.2 |
| Invent Learning Hub Indianapolis | 2.1 mi | 7.7 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 46201 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$43,183
Median Home Value
$150,600
Median Rent
$929/mo
Population
31,650
College Educated
25.5%
Homeownership
46.9%
Avg Commute
25.9 min
Poverty Rate
26.4%
Median Age
34.3
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|---|---|
| OUR SHEPHERD LUTHERAN SCHOOL Avon, IN | 7.4 |
| SETON CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY Richmond, IN | 7.4 |
| HOLY CROSS SCHOOL Anderson, IN | 7.5 |
| IMMANUEL LUTHERAN SCHOOL Valparaiso, IN | 7.5 |
| REDEEMER LUTHERAN SCHOOL Kokomo, IN | 7.5 |
| Veale Elementary School Washington, IN | 7.5 |
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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES 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
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