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#450 of 462 private schools in MI
Shepherd of the Lakes Lutheran School
Elementary School · Brighton, MI
A private elementary school in Brighton, MI serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
2101 S HACKER RD, Brighton, MI 48114
- 21.1:1 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 Shepherd of the Lakes Lutheran School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,339/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Brighton), 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
$118,581
Median home value
$384,800
Median rent
$1,333/mo
College educated
47.2%
Homeownership
92.1%
Poverty rate
3.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48114; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornerstone Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–8 | 2.1 mi | 99 | Compare → |
| Maple Tree Montessori AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–8 | 2.1 mi | 34 | Compare → |
| Hilton Road Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | K–4 | 2.3 mi | 498 | Compare → |
| St Patrick SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | K–8 | 2.4 mi | 469 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Shepherd of the Lakes Lutheran School is listed in Brighton, MI; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Shepherd of the Lakes Lutheran School
Shepherd of the Lakes Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Brighton, MI, serving approximately 192 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 21.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #450 of 462 private schools in MI.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Shepherd of the Lakes Lutheran School
What grades does Shepherd of the Lakes Lutheran School serve?
Shepherd of the Lakes Lutheran School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Shepherd of the Lakes Lutheran School?
Shepherd of the Lakes Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 192 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shepherd of the Lakes Lutheran School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shepherd of the Lakes Lutheran School is 21.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Shepherd of the Lakes Lutheran School rank in MI?
Shepherd of the Lakes Lutheran School ranks #450 of 462 private schools in MI.
What is Shepherd of the Lakes Lutheran School's MySchoolScout rating?
Shepherd of the Lakes Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Shepherd of the Lakes Lutheran School a private school?
Yes, Shepherd of the Lakes Lutheran School 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 Shepherd of the Lakes Lutheran School a religious school?
Shepherd of the Lakes Lutheran School has a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 192
- Gender Split
- 44% M / 56% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 170 days
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Livingston County
- Phone
- (810) 227-6473
- Area population (ZIP 48114)
- 21,476
- Area average commute
- 27.8 min
- Area median age
- 44
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 48114; 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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