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First Good Shepherd Lutheran School

301 S Maryland Pkwy
Las Vegas, NV 89101

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Tel: (702) 382-8610

www.fgslc.org

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First Good Shepherd Lutheran School was established in 1957, the oldest Protestant Christian School in the state of Nevada.

First Good Shepherd offers a quality Christian education to the children of Southern Nevada and to families who agree to cooperate with the guidelines and principles of our academic and Christ-centered program.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked NV School
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 85 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

First Good Shepherd Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Nevada for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Evangelical Lutheran Education Association (ELEA)

Religious Affiliation

Lutheran Church Missouri Synod

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

Year Founded

1940

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Student Body

Total Students

85 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

32%

State avg.: 33%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

9 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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What is First Good Shepherd Lutheran School's ranking?

First Good Shepherd Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Nevada for: Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for First Good Shepherd Lutheran School?

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

In what neighborhood is First Good Shepherd Lutheran School located?

First Good Shepherd Lutheran School is located in the Downtown Las Vegas neighborhood of Las Vegas, NV. There are 1 other private schools located in Downtown Las Vegas.

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked NV School
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 85 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Las Vegas, NV is $11,524 for elementary schools and $12,846 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Las Vegas, NV is 90% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).