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The Shepherd's School

Church of God school · Grades Pre-K–12

Pahokee, FL

1800 Bacom Point Rd, Pahokee, FL 33476

Overall grade: A

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

  • A-Class size
  • B+Years serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

  • Growing: enrollment up 54% since 2011–12
  • Serving families in Pahokee since at least 2011
  • One school from pre-K through 12th grade

The Shepherd's School is a Church of God private school in Pahokee, Florida, for students from pre-K through 12th grade. It has about 74 students and around 11 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 54% since 2011–12. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 177 days a year. Florida has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–12
Students
74
Teachers
7 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
10.6
Boys and girls
Coed · 32 girls, 42 boys
Religious affiliation
Church of God
School day
About 7 hours
School year
177 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 33% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • A smaller school: fewer students than 70% of Christian schools in Florida.
    • Compared with 494 Christian schools in Florida.

    Students by survey year

    48’11–1264’13–1467’15–1681’17–1881’21–2274’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K6
    K9
    16
    27
    36
    47
    55
    68
    78
    84
    96
    104
    111
    123

    Student body

    Black53%
    Hispanic or Latino38%
    White9%

    Help paying tuition in Florida

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask The Shepherd's 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 The Shepherd's School

    What grades does The Shepherd's School serve?

    The Shepherd's School serves grades Pre-K–12.

    How many students attend The Shepherd's School?

    About 74 students, with 11 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at The Shepherd's 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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