Very Good
#115 of 713 private schools in OH
Top 16% of private schools
Our Shepherd Lutheran School
Elementary School · Painesville, OH
A private elementary school in Painesville, OH serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
508 MENTOR AVE, Painesville, OH 44077
- Math 38% vs OH 35% (2019)
- Reading 49% vs OH 48% (2019)
- 9.6:1 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 OH.
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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 OH
2019 OST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
How we rate schools
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Where Our Shepherd Lutheran School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Cleveland map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 50Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 31Some Transit
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated768/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Painesville), 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
$80,692
Median home value
$217,400
Median rent
$972/mo
College educated
29.3%
Homeownership
73.3%
Poverty rate
12.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44077; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–5 | 0.3 mi | 431 | Compare → |
| Chestnut Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 415 | Compare → |
| Buckeye Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 384 | Compare → |
| Elm Street Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–5 | 1.5 mi | 414 | 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.
Our Shepherd Lutheran School is listed in Painesville, OH; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Our Shepherd Lutheran School
Our Shepherd Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Painesville, OH, serving approximately 96 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #115 of 713 private schools in OH. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (2019 OST) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (2019 OST).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Our Shepherd Lutheran School
What grades does Our Shepherd Lutheran School serve?
Our Shepherd Lutheran School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Our Shepherd Lutheran School?
Our Shepherd Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 96 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Our Shepherd Lutheran School?
The student-teacher ratio at Our Shepherd Lutheran School is 9.6:1. 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 rank in OH?
Our Shepherd Lutheran School ranks #115 of 713 private schools in OH.
What is Our Shepherd Lutheran School's MySchoolScout rating?
Our Shepherd Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Our Shepherd Lutheran School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Our Shepherd Lutheran School has 38% math proficiency (2019 OST) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (2019 OST).
Is Our Shepherd Lutheran School a private school?
Yes, Our Shepherd 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 Our Shepherd Lutheran School a religious school?
Our Shepherd Lutheran School has a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 96
- Gender Split
- 50% M / 50% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 179 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lake County
- Phone
- (440) 357-7776
- Area population (ZIP 44077)
- 57,947
- Area average commute
- 23.2 min
- Area median age
- 41.8
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.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 OST · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 OST. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 OST · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 OST. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- 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 44077; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2019 OST; directory SY 2021–22
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