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#83 of 142 private schools in KS

Good Shepherd School

Elementary School

12800 W 75TH ST, Shawnee, KS 66216

Private

Enrollment

328

Student-Teacher

11.9:1

Score

6.1

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Kansas private schools

#83 of 142

In Shawnee

#5 of 6

public schools

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Good Shepherd School

6.1/10

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

Trailridge Middle

6.2/10

0.5 mi away. Use as a geographic alternative in the same move search.

Shawnee Mission Northwest High

5.6/10

0.8 mi away. Use as a geographic alternative in the same move search.

About Good Shepherd School

Good Shepherd School is a private elementary school in Shawnee, KS. Good Shepherd School serves approximately 328 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Good Shepherd School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #83 of 142 private schools in KS.

How it compares0.8 pts below KS schools
  • This school 6.1 · Average
  • KS avg 6.9

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 16 public schools serving similar grades in Shawnee, KS

Student-Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
This School
vs
14.6:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
328
This School
vs
492
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.1
This School
vs
7.6
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 81.4% vs 0%
Hispanic 11.6% vs 0%
Black 1.8% vs 0%
Asian 1.5% vs 0%
Good Shepherd School Shawnee Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
Good Shepherd School (this school) 6.1
Trailridge Middle 6.2
Rhein Benninghoven Elem 8.2
Shawanoe Elem 3.9
Mill Creek Elem 8.2
Nieman Elem 5.7
Broken Arrow Elem 7.5
Ray Marsh Elem 7.9
Hocker Grove Middle 5.0
Bluejacket-Flint 7.7
Clear Creek Elem 8.8
Monticello Trails Middle School 7.1
Horizon Elementary 9.1
Prairie Ridge Elementary School 8.9
Riverview Elementary 8.7
Belmont Elementary School 9.0
Mize Elementary School 9.1

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 KS.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B- 4.9 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 11.9:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B 5.5 / 10
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School Day Length 7.4 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,206.2
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+ 6.8 / 10
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Diversity Index 31%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.0 / 10
View breakdown
Enrollment 328
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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 KS

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 81.4%
Hispanic 11.6%
Two or More 3.0%
Black 1.8%
Asian 1.5%
Native American 0.6%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

12800 W 75TH ST, Shawnee, KS 66216

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Good Shepherd School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Christa McAuliffe Elem (rated 8.6/10, 2.1 miles away, in nearby Lenexa), which scores notably higher. Another option is Rhein Benninghoven Elem (rated 8.2/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Mill Creek Elem (rated 8.2/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Shawnee, see our Shawnee schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.6 mi
School Distance Rating
Trailridge Middle Shawnee 0.5 mi 6.2
Shawnee Mission Northwest High Shawnee 0.8 mi 5.6
Rhein Benninghoven Elem Shawnee 0.8 mi 8.2
Mill Creek Elem Shawnee 1.0 mi 8.2
Shawanoe Elem Shawnee 0.9 mi 3.9
HOPE LUTHERAN SCHOOL Shawnee 1.4 mi 6.5
Nieman Elem Shawnee 1.4 mi 5.7
Rising Star Elem Lenexa 1.7 mi 7.4
MARANATHA CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Shawnee 1.7 mi 7.6
Ray Marsh Elem Shawnee 2.2 mi 7.9
MARANATHA CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Shawnee 2.0 mi 7.6
Broken Arrow Elem Shawnee 2.1 mi 7.5
HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC SCHOOL Lenexa 2.3 mi 5.1
MIDLAND ADVENTIST ACADEMY Shawnee 1.9 mi 8.2
Christa McAuliffe Elem Lenexa 2.1 mi 8.6
Apache Elem Overland Park 2.3 mi 4.8
Merriam Park Elementary Merriam 2.2 mi 6.2
Comanche Elem Overland Park 2.2 mi 6.5
Hocker Grove Middle Shawnee 2.5 mi 5.0
Westridge Middle Overland Park 2.6 mi 5.0

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 66216 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$109,714

Median Home Value

$324,900

Median Rent

$1,298/mo

Population

24,955

College Educated

53.6%

Homeownership

85.1%

Avg Commute

20.7 min

Poverty Rate

5.7%

Median Age

42.3

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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 328 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Good Shepherd School is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Good Shepherd School rank in KS?

Good Shepherd School ranks #83 of 142 private schools in KS.

What is Good Shepherd School's MySchoolScout rating?

Good Shepherd School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 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
23 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
27 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
328
Gender Split
49% M / 51% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7.4 hours
Days Per Year
163 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Johnson County

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