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#269 of 319 private schools in MN

Good Shepherd Lutheran School

Elementary School

151 E CO RD, #42, Burnsville, MN 55306

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

136

Student-Teacher

16.2:1

Score

5.0

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

136

Student-Teacher

16.2:1

Score

5.0

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Minnesota private schools

#269 of 319

In Burnsville

#4 of 4

public schools

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About Good Shepherd Lutheran School

Good Shepherd Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Burnsville, MN. Good Shepherd Lutheran School serves approximately 136 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Good Shepherd Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #269 of 319 private schools in MN.

How it compares1.4 pts below MN schools

5.0

This school 5.0 · Average
MN avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

At 136 students, Good Shepherd Lutheran School 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.

Good Shepherd Lutheran 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 Lutheran School compares to 13 public schools serving similar grades in Burnsville, MN

Student-Teacher Ratio

16.2:1

This School

23.8:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

136

This School

338

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

5.0

This School

4.9

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 90.4% vs 0%

Black 3.7% vs 0%

Hispanic 2.9% vs 0%

Asian 2.2% vs 0%

Good Shepherd Lutheran School Burnsville Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Good Shepherd Lutheran School (this school)	—	136	16.2:1	5.0
STEP Academy Kg-5th - Burnsville	0.7 mi	240	120:1	4.1
ECHO PARK LEADERSHIP ENGINEER/TECH	0.8 mi	765	12:1	4.2
Joseph Nicollet Middle School	1.5 mi	748	14.4:1	5.5
SKY OAKS ELEMENTARY	1.5 mi	459	12.8:1	3.7
GIDEON POND ELEMENTARY	1.8 mi	352	13.5:1	6.7
VISTA VIEW ELEMENTARY	2.2 mi	330	10.6:1	4.6
ONE91 Virtual Academy Secondary	2.2 mi	159	13.2:1	6.2
ONE91 Virtual Academy Elementary	2.2 mi	49	24.5:1	6.0
EARLY EDUCATION PROGRAM & SERVICES	2.2 mi	201	13.4:1	5.8
Diamondhead Ready to Learn	2.2 mi	31	—:1	4.4
EDWARD NEILL ELEMENTARY	2.3 mi	357	13.2:1	4.6
Gateway STEM Academy Charter School	3.2 mi	140	20:1	3.5
WILLIAM BYRNE ELEMENTARY	4.1 mi	569	17.8:1	5.0

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 MN.

Classroom Attention

C 2.7 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 16.2:1

Instructional Commitment

C+ 4.4 / 10

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School Day Length 6.5 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,118

Diversity & Inclusion

B+ 6.6 / 10

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Diversity Index 18%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.2 / 10

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Enrollment 136

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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 MN

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 90.4%

Black 3.7%

Hispanic 2.9%

Asian 2.2%

Pacific Islander 0.7%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

151 E CO RD, #42, Burnsville, MN 55306

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Good Shepherd Lutheran School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. WESTVIEW ELEMENTARY (rated 7.4/10, 1.8 miles away, in nearby Apple Valley), which scores notably higher. Another option is GIDEON POND ELEMENTARY (rated 6.7/10, 1.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, ONE91 Virtual Academy Elementary (rated 6.0/10, 2.2 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Burnsville, see our Burnsville schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.1 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
CYPRUS CLASSICAL ACADEMY Burnsville	0.6 mi	55	7.5
STEP Academy Kg-5th - Burnsville Burnsville	0.7 mi	240	4.1
ECHO PARK LEADERSHIP ENGINEER/TECH Burnsville	0.8 mi	765	4.2
Joseph Nicollet Middle School Burnsville	1.5 mi	748	5.5
SKY OAKS ELEMENTARY Burnsville	1.5 mi	459	3.7
GIDEON POND ELEMENTARY Burnsville	1.8 mi	352	6.7
SOUTHVIEW CHRISTIAN Burnsville	1.6 mi	42	7.1
EARLY EDUCATION PROGRAM & SERVICES Burnsville	2.2 mi	201	5.8
BES TRANSITION PROGRAM Burnsville	2.2 mi	43	—
Diamondhead Ready to Learn Burnsville	2.2 mi	31	4.4
ONE91 Virtual Academy Secondary Burnsville	2.2 mi	159	6.2
ONE91 Virtual Academy Elementary Burnsville	2.2 mi	49	6.0
LAKEVILLE EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM Lakeville	2.1 mi	231	4.4
ONE SCHOOL, GLOBAL Burnsville	2.4 mi	29	—
WESTVIEW ELEMENTARY Apple Valley	1.8 mi	498	7.4
Valley Middle School of STEM Apple Valley	2.0 mi	1,060	6.0
SOUTHVIEW ELEMENTARY Apple Valley	2.0 mi	573	5.6
VISTA VIEW ELEMENTARY Burnsville	2.2 mi	330	4.6
EDWARD NEILL ELEMENTARY Burnsville	2.3 mi	357	4.6
APPLE VALLEY SENIOR HIGH Apple Valley	2.1 mi	1,919	5.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 55306 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$98,012

Median Home Value

$366,300

Median Rent

$1,610/mo

Population

16,191

College Educated

42.7%

Homeownership

66.1%

Avg Commute

24.3 min

Poverty Rate

6.2%

Median Age

37.1

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KARLSTAD ELEMENTARY Karlstad, MN	93	5.0
Pankalo Education Center Lake Elmo, MN	94	5.0
REDEEMER CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Wayzata, MN	139	5.0
ST HENRYS AREA SCHOOL Perham, MN	109	5.0
GLACIAL HILLS ELEMENTARY Starbuck, MN	99	4.9

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Good Shepherd Lutheran School

What grades does Good Shepherd Lutheran School serve?

Good Shepherd Lutheran School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Good Shepherd Lutheran School?

Good Shepherd Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 136 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Good Shepherd Lutheran School is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Good Shepherd Lutheran School rank in MN?

Good Shepherd Lutheran School ranks #269 of 319 private schools in MN.

What is Good Shepherd Lutheran School's MySchoolScout rating?

Good Shepherd Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Lutheran School a private school?

Yes, Good Shepherd Lutheran School is a private coeducational school with a Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran 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 Good Shepherd Lutheran School a religious school?

Good Shepherd Lutheran School has a Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 56 Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score: 32 Some Transit
Bike Score: 30 Somewhat Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 136
Gender Split: 57% M / 43% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16.2:1
Teachers (FTE): 8
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
School Day: 6.5 hours
Days Per Year: 172 days
Setting: Large Suburb
County: Dakota County
Phone: (612) 381-4355

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