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Shepherds Heart Christian School

Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–11

Bradenton, FL

6502 44th Ave E, Bradenton, FL 34203

Overall grade: A

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • AClass size
  • B+Years serving families

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 68% of Christian schools in Florida

Shepherds Heart Christian School is a Christian private school in Bradenton, Florida, for students from kindergarten through 11th grade. It has about 48 students and around 9 students per teacher, smaller classes than 68% of Christian schools in Florida. Enrollment has grown about 129% since 2017–18. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 180 days a year. Florida has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades K–11
Students
48
Teachers
5.4 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
8.9
Boys and girls
Coed · 24 girls, 24 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 68% of Christian schools in Florida (9 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 80% of Christian schools in Florida.
    • Compared with 494 Christian schools in Florida.

    Students by survey year

    21’17–1835’19–2042’21–2248’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2017–18.

    Students by grade

    K5
    15
    24
    34
    45
    51
    65
    75
    85
    94
    104
    111

    Student body

    White75%
    Asian10%
    Hispanic or Latino6%
    Two or more races6%
    Black2%

    Member of

    • Association of Christian Schools International

    Help paying tuition in Florida

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Shepherds Heart Christian School whether it takes part.

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    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?

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    Questions about Shepherds Heart Christian School

    What grades does Shepherds Heart Christian School serve?

    Shepherds Heart Christian School serves grades K–11.

    How many students attend Shepherds Heart Christian School?

    About 48 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Shepherds Heart Christian School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Florida has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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