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#178 of 186 private schools in OR

Good Shepherd School

Elementary School · Boring, OR

A private elementary school in Boring, OR serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

28986 SE HALEY RD, Boring, OR 97009

  • 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

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 OR.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C3.1 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.9:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C3.1 / 10
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School Day Length6.3 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,071
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C3.3 / 10
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Diversity Index15%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.3 / 10
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Enrollment229
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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 OR

Test scores

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The neighborhood

Where Good Shepherd School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

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Getting around & local context

  • Walk 5Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated1,111/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$109,286

Median home value

$615,500

Median rent

$1,209/mo

College educated

23.1%

Homeownership

88.1%

Poverty rate

4.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97009; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White92.1%
Hispanic3.5%
Black2.2%
Asian2.2%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Naas Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.5K–50.8 mi333Compare →
East Orient Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.0K–52.0 mi351Compare →
Kelly Creek Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.0K–52.8 mi360Compare →
Kelso Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.2K–53.2 mi363Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Good Shepherd School is listed in Boring, OR; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Good Shepherd School

Good Shepherd School is a private elementary school in Boring, OR, serving approximately 229 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #178 of 186 private schools in OR.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Good Shepherd School

What grades does Good Shepherd School serve?

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

How many students attend Good Shepherd School?

Good Shepherd School has an enrollment of approximately 229 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Good Shepherd School is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Good Shepherd School rank in OR?

Good Shepherd School ranks #178 of 186 private schools in OR.

What is Good Shepherd School's MySchoolScout rating?

Good Shepherd School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 School a private school?

Yes, Good Shepherd School is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination 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 School a religious school?

Good Shepherd School has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
229
Gender Split
48% M / 52% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
13
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Christian, no specific denomination
School Day
6.3 hours
Days Per Year
170 days
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Clackamas County
Area population (ZIP 97009)
7,877
Area average commute
29.5 min
Area median age
48
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 97009; 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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