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 Facts (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
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1972
Student Body
Total Students
240 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
15%
State avg.: 28%
Students 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 76%.
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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The nearest high school to Good Shepherd Catholic School is Mount St. Charles Academy (1.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Greater Woonsocket Catholic Regional School System (0.0 miles away)
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800 Logee St
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 769-0310
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(401) 769-0310
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(401) 889-5425
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(401) 331-9696
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