Shepherd Christian School
Church of the Nazarene school · Grades Pre-K–7
Gahanna, OH
425 S Hamilton Rd, Gahanna, OH 43230
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- B+Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- Growing: enrollment up 123% since 2011–12
- Serving families in Gahanna since at least 2011
In Gahanna, Ohio, Shepherd Christian School is a Church of the Nazarene private school for students from pre-K through 7th grade. About 241 students attend, with roughly 12 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 123% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7 hours, 179 days a year. Ohio has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–7
- Students
- 241
- Teachers
- 20.5 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 11.8
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 135 girls, 106 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Church of the Nazarene
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 179 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 94% of Christian elementary schools in Ohio.
- Compared with 79 Christian elementary schools in Ohio.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- Association of Christian Schools International
Help paying tuition in Ohio
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Shepherd Christian School whether it takes part.
- EdChoice Scholarship (traditional) · Voucher or scholarship
- EdChoice Expansion · 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 Christian School
What grades does Shepherd Christian School serve?
Shepherd Christian School serves grades Pre-K–7.
How many students attend Shepherd Christian School?
About 241 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Shepherd Christian School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Ohio has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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