Needs Improvement
#56 of 56 private schools in SD
Good Shepherd Lutheran
Elementary School
4800 S SOUTHEASTERN AVE, Sioux Falls, SD 57103
Enrollment
58
Student-Teacher
11.6:1
Score
3.2
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
58
Student-Teacher
11.6:1
Score
3.2
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
South Dakota private schools
#56 of 56
In Sioux Falls
#10 of 10
public schools
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Good Shepherd Lutheran
Elementary School in Sioux Falls · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Good Shepherd Lutheran
Good Shepherd Lutheran is a private elementary school in Sioux Falls, SD. Good Shepherd Lutheran serves approximately 58 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Good Shepherd Lutheran has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #56 of 56 private schools in SD.
- This school 3.2 · Needs Improvement
- SD avg 6.1
What Parents Should Know
At 58 students, Good Shepherd Lutheran 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 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
BetaHow Good Shepherd Lutheran compares to 44 public schools serving similar grades in Sioux Falls, SD
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Good Shepherd Lutheran (this school) | 3.2 |
| John Harris Elementary - 23 | 6.6 |
| Horizon Elementary - 09 | 7.8 |
| Harvey Dunn Elementary - 54 | 5.2 |
| Challenge Center - 51 | 8.8 |
| Robert Frost Elementary - 18 | 4.0 |
| Bridges At Horace Mann - 52 | 2.9 |
| Patrick Henry Middle School - 07 | 5.5 |
| Ben Reifel Middle School - 68 | 4.9 |
| Rosa Parks Elementary - 15 | 2.9 |
| Cleveland Elementary - 14 | 3.2 |
| Inspiration Elementary - 08 | 8.2 |
| Susan B. Anthony Elementary - 66 | 7.4 |
| Journey Elementary - 05 | 4.9 |
| Eugene Field A+ Elementary - 16 | 5.4 |
| Terry Redlin Elementary - 11 | 3.0 |
| Edison Middle School - 06 | 5.7 |
| Lowell Elementary - 28 | 5.6 |
| Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65 | 8.4 |
| Anne Sullivan Elementary - 20 | 3.4 |
| Laura Wilder Elementary - 31 | 4.0 |
Showing 20 of 44 schools. View all schools in Sioux Falls
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
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 SD.
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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 SD
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
4800 S SOUTHEASTERN AVE, Sioux Falls, SD 57103
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Good Shepherd Lutheran may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Challenge Center - 51 (rated 8.8/10, 2.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Inspiration Elementary - 08 (rated 8.2/10, 2.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Horizon Elementary - 09 (rated 7.8/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Sioux Falls, see our Sioux Falls schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.7 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 57103 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$73,945
Median Home Value
$244,800
Median Rent
$938/mo
Population
35,282
College Educated
33.4%
Homeownership
67.3%
Avg Commute
16.5 min
Poverty Rate
12%
Median Age
37.1
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| McIntosh Elementary - 02 Mcintosh, SD | 3.5 |
| Red Shirt School - 04 Batesland, SD | 3.5 |
| Bridges At Horace Mann - 52 Sioux Falls, SD | 2.9 |
| Maxwell Colony Elementary - 04 Menno, SD | 2.9 |
| Orland Colony Elementary - 04 Montrose, SD | 3.7 |
| White Lake Elementary - 02 White Lake, SD | 4.0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Good Shepherd Lutheran
What grades does Good Shepherd Lutheran serve?
Good Shepherd Lutheran serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Good Shepherd Lutheran?
Good Shepherd Lutheran has an enrollment of approximately 58 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Good Shepherd Lutheran?
The student-teacher ratio at Good Shepherd Lutheran is 11.6:1. 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 rank in SD?
Good Shepherd Lutheran ranks #56 of 56 private schools in SD.
What is Good Shepherd Lutheran's MySchoolScout rating?
Good Shepherd Lutheran has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 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 a private school?
Yes, Good Shepherd Lutheran 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 a religious school?
Good Shepherd Lutheran has a Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 58
- Gender Split
- 55% M / 45% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
- School Day
- 6.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 166 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Minnehaha County
- Phone
- (605) 371-0047
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