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Good Shepherd Catholic School is an activity faith-filled Catholic school reaching out to the Greater Woonsocket area.
Our students live in Woonsocket, Cumberland, North Smithfield, Lincoln, Bellingham, Blackstone, and other Northern RI and Southern MA communities.
We are a grade Pre-K (3 years old) through Grade 8 school affiliated with the Greater Woonsocket Catholic Regional School System.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Top Ranked RI School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 240 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $6,400
  • Acceptance rate: 85%
  • Average class size: 20 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Good Shepherd Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Rhode Island for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1972
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
240 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
15%
State avg.: 28%
Students by Grade
Good Shepherd Catholic School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
20 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Uniforms worn by children in all grades PK-8

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
5% discount for 2nd child in family enrolled; 10% discount for 3rd and subsequent children in family enrolled
Acceptance Rate
85%
National avg.: 81%
Admissions Director
Jennifer DeOliveira, Administrator
Admissions Associate
Janice Cabana
Application URL

Sports

Total Sports Offered
3 sports

School Notes

  • School Motto: Faith for tomorrow, Family for today, Friends forever
  • FREE before school care beginning at 7:30AM, Early Childhood fenced in play area, Art Center, Full size gymnasium/auditorium, Field facilities, Electives, Drama Club, CAL Cross Country, Volleyball and Basketball for boys and girls, Extended Day Program until 5:00PM at an additional fee. Full written curriculum in all subject areas. Community outreach programs.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Good Shepherd Catholic School cost?
Good Shepherd Catholic School's tuition is approximately $6,400 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Good Shepherd Catholic School?
The acceptance rate of Good Shepherd Catholic School is 85%, which is higher than the national average of 77%.
What sports does Good Shepherd Catholic School offer?
Good Shepherd Catholic School offers 3 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country and Volleyball.
What is Good Shepherd Catholic School's ranking?
Good Shepherd Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Rhode Island for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Good Shepherd Catholic School?
The application deadline for Good Shepherd Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Top Ranked RI School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 240 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $6,400
  • Acceptance rate: 85%
  • Average class size: 20 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Providence County, RI is $18,600 for elementary schools and $25,476 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Providence County, RI is 77% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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