Shepherd Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–8
Murphy, NC
68 Fairfax Dr, Murphy, NC 28906
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- BYears serving families
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 75% of Christian schools in North Carolina
Shepherd Academy is a Christian private school in Murphy, North Carolina, for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. It has about 22 students and around 6 students per teacher, smaller classes than 75% of Christian elementary schools in North Carolina. Enrollment has grown about 57% since 2019–20. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 180 days a year. North Carolina has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–8
- Students
- 22
- Teachers
- 4 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 5.5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 10 girls, 12 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Christian (nondenominational)
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 75% of Christian elementary schools in North Carolina (6 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 75% of Christian elementary schools in North Carolina.
- Compared with 77 Christian elementary schools in North Carolina.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2019–20.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in North Carolina
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Shepherd Academy whether it takes part.
- Opportunity Scholarship · Voucher or scholarship
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Shepherd Academy
What grades does Shepherd Academy serve?
Shepherd Academy serves grades K–8.
How many students attend Shepherd Academy?
About 22 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Shepherd Academy?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. North Carolina has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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