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#690 of 873 private schools in PA
Shepherd's Christian Academy
Elementary School · Philadelphia, PA
A private elementary school in Philadelphia, PA serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
6634 HAVERFORD AVE # 42, Philadelphia, PA 19151
- 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 PA.
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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 PA
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Shepherd's Christian Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 80Very Walkable
- Transit 75Excellent Transit
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,504/100K
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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
$58,046
Median home value
$181,200
Median rent
$1,167/mo
College educated
28.3%
Homeownership
63.5%
Poverty rate
21%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19151; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harambee Institute of Science and Technology CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.1 | K–8 | 0.1 mi | 569 | Compare → |
| West Phila. Achievement CesCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.3 | K–5 | 0.1 mi | 655 | Compare → |
| Overbrook Edu CtrEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | K–8 | 0.2 mi | 260 | Compare → |
| Lamberton Robert E SchEnrollment path unverified | 2.5 | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 324 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Shepherd's Christian Academy is listed in Philadelphia, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Shepherd's Christian Academy
Shepherd's Christian Academy is a private elementary school in Philadelphia, PA, serving approximately 30 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #690 of 873 private schools in PA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Shepherd's Christian Academy
What grades does Shepherd's Christian Academy serve?
Shepherd's Christian Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Shepherd's Christian Academy?
Shepherd's Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 30 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shepherd's Christian Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Shepherd's Christian Academy is 6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Shepherd's Christian Academy rank in PA?
Shepherd's Christian Academy ranks #690 of 873 private schools in PA.
What is Shepherd's Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Shepherd's Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Shepherd's Christian Academy a private school?
Yes, Shepherd's Christian Academy 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 Shepherd's Christian Academy a religious school?
Shepherd's Christian Academy has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 30
- Gender Split
- 77% M / 23% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 185 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Philadelphia County
- Phone
- (215) 476-4101
- Area population (ZIP 19151)
- 32,938
- Area average commute
- 31.1 min
- Area median age
- 35.4
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 19151; 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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