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

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked TX School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 277 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

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

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Religious Affiliation

Lutheran Church Missouri Synod

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Shepherd Of The Hills Lutheran School
Pre-K	33
Kind	28
1	25
2	27
3	17
4	23
5	43
6	22
7	17
8	42

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Year Founded

1979

Summer School Offered

Yes

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Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2004

Student Body

Total Students

277 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

49%

State avg.: 42%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

22 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

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.

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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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The average private school tuition in San Antonio, TX is $11,935 for elementary schools and $12,791 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in San Antonio, TX is 85% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).