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#504 of 883 private schools in TX
Good Shepherd School
Elementary School · Garland, TX
A private elementary school in Garland, TX serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
214 S GARLAND AVE, Garland, TX 75040
- 11.7:1 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 TX.
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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 TX
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Good Shepherd School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 74Very Walkable
- Transit 45Some Transit
- Bike 57Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,225/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Garland), 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
$73,537
Median home value
$245,400
Median rent
$1,670/mo
College educated
23%
Homeownership
68.4%
Poverty rate
11.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75040; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freeman ELEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 288 | Compare → |
| Golden Meadows ELEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 450 | Compare → |
| Williams ELEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 245 | Compare → |
| Daugherty ELEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 777 | 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.
Good Shepherd School is listed in Garland, TX; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Good Shepherd School
Good Shepherd School is a private elementary school in Garland, TX, serving approximately 186 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #504 of 883 private schools in TX.
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 186 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Good Shepherd School?
The student-teacher ratio at Good Shepherd School is 11.7:1. 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 TX?
Good Shepherd School ranks #504 of 883 private schools in TX.
What is Good Shepherd School's MySchoolScout rating?
Good Shepherd School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 School a private school?
Yes, Good Shepherd School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic 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 Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 186
- Gender Split
- 52% M / 48% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Dallas County
- Phone
- (972) 272-6533
- Area population (ZIP 75040)
- 64,205
- Area average commute
- 29.3 min
- Area median age
- 36.1
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 75040; 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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