Very Good

#72 of 253 private schools in LA

Top 28% of private schools

Jesus the Good Shepherd School

Elementary School

900 GOOD SHEPHERD LN, Monroe, LA 71201

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

233

Student-Teacher

10.1:1

Score

7.0

Grades

Kindergarten – 6th

Enrollment

233

Student-Teacher

10.1:1

Score

7.0

Grades

Kindergarten – 6th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Louisiana private schools

#72 of 253

In Monroe

#5 of 8

public schools

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About Jesus the Good Shepherd School

Jesus the Good Shepherd School is a private elementary school in Monroe, LA. Jesus the Good Shepherd School serves approximately 233 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-6th, and has a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Jesus the Good Shepherd School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #72 of 253 private schools in LA.

How it compares0.7 pts above LA schools

7.0

This school 7.0 · Very Good
LA avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

Jesus the 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.

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How Jesus the Good Shepherd School compares to 25 public schools serving similar grades in Monroe, LA

Student-Teacher Ratio

10.1:1

This School

13.5:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

233

This School

377

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

7.0

This School

5.2

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 85.4% vs 0%

Black 6% vs 0%

Asian 5.6% vs 0%

Hispanic 1.3% vs 0%

Jesus the Good Shepherd School Monroe Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Jesus the Good Shepherd School (this school)	—	233	10.1:1	7.0
Lexington Elementary School	0.7 mi	575	14:1	8.8
Sallie Humble Elementary School	1.7 mi	600	12.5:1	8.4
J.S. Clark Magnet Elementary School	2.5 mi	476	12.5:1	8.0
New Vision Learning Academy	2.9 mi	237	16.9:1	3.2
Sherrouse School	3.0 mi	187	18.7:1	4.2
Jack Hayes Elementary School	3.0 mi	565	16.1:1	3.8
Carver Elementary School	3.5 mi	414	13.8:1	4.4
Roy Neal Shelling Sr. Elementary	3.6 mi	460	12.8:1	3.4
Ouachita Junior High School	3.9 mi	360	11.6:1	6.4
Clara Hall Accelerated School	4.0 mi	284	14.2:1	5.9
Thomas Jefferson Elementary	4.0 mi	263	9.7:1	5.2
Minnie Ruffin Elementary School	4.3 mi	404	12.2:1	4.7
Barkdull Faulk Elementary School	4.3 mi	245	9.8:1	4.5
Lakeshore School	4.5 mi	563	16.1:1	3.6
Cypress Point Elementary School	4.7 mi	480	14.1:1	5.0
Swayze Elementary School	4.9 mi	204	12:1	6.7
Berg Jones Elementary School	5.3 mi	393	14.6:1	3.8
Shady Grove Elementary School	5.9 mi	229	13.5:1	4.6
Southside Alternative High School	6.4 mi	169	9.4:1	5.3
Robinson Elementary School	6.6 mi	389	14.4:1	5.4

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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 LA.

Classroom Attention

A- 7.6 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 10.1:1

Instructional Commitment

B- 5.1 / 10

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School Day Length 7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,239

Diversity & Inclusion

B+ 6.8 / 10

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Diversity Index 26%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.0 / 10

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Enrollment 233

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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 LA

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 85.4%

Black 6.0%

Asian 5.6%

Hispanic 1.3%

Two or More 1.3%

Native American 0.4%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

900 GOOD SHEPHERD LN, Monroe, LA 71201

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Jesus the Good Shepherd School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Lexington Elementary School (rated 8.8/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Sallie Humble Elementary School (rated 8.4/10, 1.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Boley Elementary School (rated 8.2/10, 2.6 miles away, in nearby West Monroe), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Monroe, see our Monroe schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.0 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Lexington Elementary School Monroe	0.7 mi	575	8.8
QUESTECH LEARNING Monroe	0.8 mi	60	8.1
Neville Junior High School Monroe	1.3 mi	472	9.0
Neville High School Monroe	1.7 mi	1,107	6.7
Sallie Humble Elementary School Monroe	1.7 mi	600	8.4
PREVAILING FAITH CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Monroe	2.0 mi	39	6.1
GRACE EPISCOPAL SCHOOL Monroe	2.1 mi	56	7.7
ST FREDERICK HIGH SCHOOL Monroe	2.0 mi	269	7.3
J.S. Clark Magnet Elementary School Monroe	2.5 mi	476	8.0
OUR LADY OF FATIMA SCHOOL Monroe	2.4 mi	223	6.5
Boley Elementary School West Monroe	2.6 mi	290	8.2
West Monroe High School West Monroe	2.8 mi	2,160	5.3
GENEVA ACADEMY West Monroe	2.9 mi	118	7.2
Carroll High School Monroe	2.7 mi	627	4.5
Carroll Junior High School Monroe	2.8 mi	386	6.1
New Vision Learning Academy Monroe	2.9 mi	237	3.2
Crosley Elementary School West Monroe	3.2 mi	206	6.3
Kiroli Elementary School West Monroe	2.8 mi	497	6.0
Highland Elementary School West Monroe	3.0 mi	283	5.6
Sherrouse School Monroe	3.0 mi	187	4.2

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 71201 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$53,538

Median Home Value

$247,100

Median Rent

$882/mo

Population

21,084

College Educated

43.1%

Homeownership

54.3%

Avg Commute

17.7 min

Poverty Rate

22.6%

Median Age

39.3

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School	Enrollment	Rating
Albany Upper Elementary School Albany, LA	313	7.0
Brentwood Elementary School Lake Charles, LA	272	7.0
Gibson Elementary School Gibson, LA	155	7.0
OUR LADY OF LOURDES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Slidell, LA	268	7.0
Pinecrest Elementary/Middle School West Monroe, LA	179	7.0
Southeastern LA University Lab School Hammond, LA	259	7.0

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Jesus the Good Shepherd School

What grades does Jesus the Good Shepherd School serve?

Jesus the Good Shepherd School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Jesus the Good Shepherd School?

Jesus the Good Shepherd School has an enrollment of approximately 233 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Jesus the Good Shepherd School is 10.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Jesus the Good Shepherd School rank in LA?

Jesus the Good Shepherd School ranks #72 of 253 private schools in LA.

What is Jesus the Good Shepherd School's MySchoolScout rating?

Jesus the Good Shepherd School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Jesus the Good Shepherd School a private school?

Yes, Jesus the 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 Jesus the Good Shepherd School a religious school?

Jesus the Good Shepherd School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 13 Car-Dependent
Bike Score: 31 Somewhat Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment: 233
Gender Split: 49% M / 51% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 23
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 7 hours
Days Per Year: 177 days
Setting: Small City
County: Ouachita Parish
Phone: (318) 325-8569

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