Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran School and Child Care is a community of parents, staff and children working together to foster Christ-like qualities in all we pursue: Spiritual growth, academic excellence, physical, emotional and social development.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Top Ranked TX School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 277 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Shepherd Of The Hills Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Year Founded
1979
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Awards
Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2004
Student Body
Total Students
277 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
49%
State avg.: 41%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shepherd Of The Hills Lutheran School's ranking?
Shepherd Of The Hills Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Shepherd Of The Hills Lutheran School?
The application deadline for Shepherd Of The Hills Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Shepherd Of The Hills Lutheran School located?
Shepherd Of The Hills Lutheran School is located in the Northwest Side neighborhood of San Antonio, TX. There are 8 other private schools located in Northwest Side.
School Reviews
5 1/14/2017
I placed my child in SHLS after a dismal experience in our assigned elementary school. Now both kids attend Shepherd and I'm so happy with their progress. It's a small school, ideal for nurturing the spirit and the mind. The expectations are high, but the faculty and staff help students reach those standards. I've heard others comment on bullying, but I think this is a function of the age group and definitely not any worse than what we experienced in public school, which was a major reason we pulled out oldest. Most of what we experience at Shepherd is standard boyish competitive behavior which doesn't seem to occur in the older elementary/middle school ages. Sports are incorporated starting in K and it's about learning, not winning. Love the school and will keep our kids there for as long as we live in San Antonio.
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