Excellent
#39 of 713 private schools in OH
Top 5% of private schools
Shepherd Christian School
Elementary School · Gahanna, OH
A private elementary school in Gahanna, OH serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
425 S HAMILTON RD, Gahanna, OH 43230
- Math 63% vs OH 42% (2019)
- Reading 70% vs OH 51% (2019)
- 10.9:1 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.
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Where Shepherd Christian School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 64Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 31Some Transit
- Bike 55Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,087/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$92,271
Median home value
$282,800
Median rent
$1,407/mo
College educated
50.2%
Homeownership
59.2%
Poverty rate
6.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43230; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gahanna- Jefferson Clark HallEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | PK | 0.7 mi | 162 | Compare → |
| Lincoln Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 724 | Compare → |
| St Matthew the Apostle Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.8private | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 547 | Compare → |
| Jefferson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 472 | 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.
Shepherd Christian School is listed in Gahanna, OH; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Shepherd Christian School
Shepherd Christian School is a private elementary school in Gahanna, OH, serving approximately 186 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #39 of 713 private schools in OH. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (2019 OST) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (2019 OST).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Shepherd Christian School
What grades does Shepherd Christian School serve?
Shepherd Christian School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Shepherd Christian School?
Shepherd Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 186 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shepherd Christian School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shepherd Christian School is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Shepherd Christian School rank in OH?
Shepherd Christian School ranks #39 of 713 private schools in OH.
What is Shepherd Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?
Shepherd Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Shepherd Christian School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Shepherd Christian School has 63% math proficiency (2019 OST) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (2019 OST).
Is Shepherd Christian School a private school?
Yes, Shepherd Christian School is a private coeducational school with a Church of the Nazarene 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 Christian School a religious school?
Shepherd Christian School has a Church of the Nazarene religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 186
- Gender Split
- 52% M / 48% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Church of the Nazarene
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 183 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Franklin County
- Phone
- (614) 471-0859
- Area population (ZIP 43230)
- 59,522
- Area average commute
- 21.4 min
- Area median age
- 36.7
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 43230; 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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