Shepherd Lutheran School exists to assist the families or our congregation and our community by providing a high quality Christ-centered education for the training of lifelong Disciples of Christ.
Shepherd provides many opportunities for the students to excell in academics, music, and athletics.
Shepherd is served by four full time teachers who are qualified, dedicated, caring, and certified by the Wisconcin Evangelical Lutheran Synod.
We are also served by many parental volunteers and volunteers from the congregation.
The Shepherd Roadrunners offer students an opportunity to participate in several sports, along with other private schools in the Albuquerque area, as well as the Denver and Phoenix area.
Those sports include Basketball, Volleyball, Track and Cross Country. Shepherd also offers the students an opportunity to sing in the School Choir or be in the Chime Tone Choir.
Shepherd has hosted the Reader's Digest Word Challenge the last two years.
Our students also participate in city chess meets, spelling bees and geography bees.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 55 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
55 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
40%
State avg.: 50%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Shepherd Lutheran School exists to assist the families or our congregation and our community by providing a high quality Christ-centered education for the training of lifelong Disciples of Christ. Shepherd provides many opportunities for the students to excell in academics, music, and athletics. Shepherd is served by four full time teachers who are qualified, dedicated, caring, and certified by the Wisconcin Evangelical Lutheran Synod. We are also served by many parental volunteers and volunteers from the congregation. The Shepherd Roadrunners offer students an opportunity to participate in several sports, along with other private schools in the Albuquerque area, as well as the Denver and Phoenix area. Those sports include Basketball, Volleyball, Track and Cross Country. Shepherd also offers the students an opportunity to sing in the School Choir or be in the Chime Tone Choir. Shepherd has hosted the Reader's Digest Word Challenge the last two years. Our students also participate in city chess meets, spelling bees and geography bees.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Shepherd Lutheran?
The application deadline for Shepherd Lutheran is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Shepherd Lutheran located?
Shepherd Lutheran is located in the Loma Del Rey neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM.
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