Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran School

Good Shepherd Lutheran School is just one of over 350 Lutheran elementary schools operated by congregations of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod.
The WELS has a long tradition of high academic quality in its elementary schools and has operated such schools for over 150 years.
Today over 27,000 children receive a Christ-centered education in WELS schools which can be found in 27 states and two foreign countries and is the fourth largest private/parochial school system in America.
Good Shepherd Lutheran School, a ministry of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Wisconsin Rapids, WI.
We are happy to provide a unique, Christ-centered educational experience for students in grades 1-8.
Our one-room school, with its limited enrollment of 15 students, is privileged to have served our community since 2005 and looks forward to each successive school year.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-7
  • Enrollment: 24 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-7

Student Body

Total Students
24 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
13%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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When is the application deadline for Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran School?
The application deadline for Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-7
  • Enrollment: 24 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Wisconsin is $4,489 for elementary schools and $9,374 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Wisconsin is 93% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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