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.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked TX School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 277 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Shepherd Of The Hills Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Year Founded
1979
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Awards
Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2004
Student Body
Total Students
277 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
49%
State avg.: 41%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: Verified school update
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.
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The nearest high school to Shepherd Of The Hills Lutheran School is The Winston School San Antonio (1.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is International School of San Antonio (1.1 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
8635 Callaghan Rd., Bldg. 2
San Antonio, TX 78230
(210) 265-8166
San Antonio, TX 78230
(210) 265-8166
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 98 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
6900 West Avenue
San Antonio, TX 78213
(210) 342-4263
San Antonio, TX 78213
(210) 342-4263
4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 540 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
15 St. Lukes Lane
San Antonio, TX 78209
(210) 826-0664
San Antonio, TX 78209
(210) 826-0664
6.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 238 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
New Life Christian Academy Hybrid
(Christian)
6622 Highway 90 W
San Antonio, TX 78227
(210) 679-6001
San Antonio, TX 78227
(210) 679-6001
7.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 95 students
1416 North Loop 1604 East
San Antonio, TX 78232
(210) 494-3509
San Antonio, TX 78232
(210) 494-3509
9.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 118 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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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