Shepherd Of The Coast Lutheran School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked FL School
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 152 students
Yearly Tuition: $6,200
Acceptance rate: 98%
Average class size: 14 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Shepherd Of The Coast Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Lutheran Schools Accreditation

Religious Affiliation

Lutheran Church Missouri Synod

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Shepherd Of The Coast Lutheran School
Nursery	50
Kind	12
1	12
2	11
3	10
4	10
5	10
6	19
7	8
8	10

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Year Founded

1974

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Student Body

Total Students

152 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

79%

State avg.: 48%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

9 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

17:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

90%

Average Class Size

14 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Uniform

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$6,200

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Tuition Notes

We accept Step Up for Students Scholarship Financial Aid Available

% on Financial Aid

12%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$500

Acceptance Rate

98%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Laurie Lumex

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

4 sports

Sports

BasketballCheering

Track and FieldVolleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

4 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Arts and Music Programs:

BandChimes / Bells

Choir

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Cheer and Spirit

School Notes

Shepherd of the Coast Christian School showers Christ's love to our community by equipping, training, and motivating children and their families to service.
Shepherd of the Coast is a school of choice for families in Northeast Broward County built on a culture of excellence that fosters service, student engagement, and strong relations.
Shepherd of the Coast is: Christ-Centered, Relationship-Focused, Project-Based.

School Motto: Train up a child in the way they should go; and they will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6

Our newly renovated facility houses 15 individual upgraded classrooms, a brand new gymnasium/ Family Life Center, computer lab, library, science lab, youth/game room, school garden, art room, and three playgrounds

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Shepherd Of The Coast Lutheran School cost?

Shepherd Of The Coast Lutheran School's tuition is approximately $6,200 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Shepherd Of The Coast Lutheran School?

The acceptance rate of Shepherd Of The Coast Lutheran School is 98%, which is higher than the national average of 81%.

What sports does Shepherd Of The Coast Lutheran School offer?

Shepherd Of The Coast Lutheran School offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is Shepherd Of The Coast Lutheran School's ranking?

Shepherd Of The Coast Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for: Least expensive tuition and Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.

When is the application deadline for Shepherd Of The Coast Lutheran School?

The application deadline for Shepherd Of The Coast Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Shepherd Of The Coast Lutheran School located?

Shepherd Of The Coast Lutheran School is located in the Knoll Ridge neighborhood of Fort Lauderdale, FL.

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Fort Lauderdale, FL is $15,123 for elementary schools and $20,273 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Fort Lauderdale, FL is 70% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).