Shepherd Lutheran

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)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 59 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8

Student Body

Total Students
59 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
22%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Shepherd Lutheran Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
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).
What neighborhood is Shepherd Lutheran located?
Shepherd Lutheran is located in the Loma Del Rey neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 59 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Albuquerque, NM is $10,359 for elementary schools and $13,718 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Albuquerque, NM is 86% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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