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#301 of 462 private schools in MI
Our Shepherd Lutheran School & Preschool
Elementary School · Birmingham, MI
A private elementary school in Birmingham, MI serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
1658 E LINCOLN ST, Birmingham, MI 48009
- 14.4:1 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 MI.
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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 MI
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Our Shepherd Lutheran School & Preschool sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 78Very Walkable
- Bike 52Bikeable
- City Safety: Average699/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Birmingham), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$152,443
Median home value
$712,000
Median rent
$1,891/mo
College educated
76.9%
Homeownership
76.2%
Poverty rate
4.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48009; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pierce Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 514 | Compare → |
| Alfred E Upton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 295 | Compare → |
| 3246 PiercePrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 238 | Compare → |
| Pembroke Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 312 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Our Shepherd Lutheran School & Preschool is listed in Birmingham, MI; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Our Shepherd Lutheran School & Preschool
Our Shepherd Lutheran School & Preschool is a private elementary school in Birmingham, MI, serving approximately 178 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #301 of 462 private schools in MI.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Our Shepherd Lutheran School & Preschool
What grades does Our Shepherd Lutheran School & Preschool serve?
Our Shepherd Lutheran School & Preschool serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Our Shepherd Lutheran School & Preschool?
Our Shepherd Lutheran School & Preschool has an enrollment of approximately 178 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Our Shepherd Lutheran School & Preschool?
The student-teacher ratio at Our Shepherd Lutheran School & Preschool is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Our Shepherd Lutheran School & Preschool rank in MI?
Our Shepherd Lutheran School & Preschool ranks #301 of 462 private schools in MI.
What is Our Shepherd Lutheran School & Preschool's MySchoolScout rating?
Our Shepherd Lutheran School & Preschool has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Our Shepherd Lutheran School & Preschool a private school?
Yes, Our Shepherd Lutheran School & Preschool is a private coeducational school with a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Our Shepherd Lutheran School & Preschool a religious school?
Our Shepherd Lutheran School & Preschool has a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 178
- Gender Split
- 52% M / 48% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
- School Day
- 7.1 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Oakland County
- Phone
- (248) 645-0551
- Area population (ZIP 48009)
- 21,623
- Area average commute
- 20.3 min
- Area median age
- 41.1
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.
- 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 48009; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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