Very Good
#85 of 883 private schools in TX
Top 10% of private schools
Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran School
Elementary School · San Antonio, TX
A private elementary school in San Antonio, TX serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
6914 WURZBACH RD, San Antonio, TX 78240
- 7.3:1 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 Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Antonio map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 57Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 48Some Transit
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,229/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (San Antonio), 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
$62,203
Median home value
$245,100
Median rent
$1,283/mo
College educated
38.2%
Homeownership
35.3%
Poverty rate
15.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78240; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenoaks ELEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | PK–5 | 0.3 mi | 455 | Compare → |
| Oak Hills Terrace ELEnrollment path unverified | 2.9 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 421 | Compare → |
| Nisd PksaEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | PK | 0.9 mi | 147 | Compare → |
| Rhodes ELEnrollment path unverified | 2.8 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 476 | 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.
Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran School is listed in San Antonio, TX; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran School
Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran School is a private elementary school in San Antonio, TX, serving approximately 183 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 7.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #85 of 883 private schools in TX.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran School
What grades does Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran School serve?
Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran School?
Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 183 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran School is 7.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran School rank in TX?
Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran School ranks #85 of 883 private schools in TX.
What is Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran School's MySchoolScout rating?
Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran School a private school?
Yes, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran School is a private coeducational school with a Lutheran Church - Missouri 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 Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran School a religious school?
Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran School has a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 183
- Gender Split
- 59% M / 41% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
- School Day
- 7.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bexar County
- Phone
- (210) 614-3741
- Area population (ZIP 78240)
- 57,014
- Area average commute
- 23.5 min
- Area median age
- 32.8
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 78240; 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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