Good Shepherd Catholic School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

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

School Rankings

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

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Good Shepherd Catholic School
Pre-K	50
Kind	25
1	20
2	17
3	25
4	25
5	20
6	20
7	18
8	20

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Year Founded

1972

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Student Body

Total Students

240 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

15%

State avg.: 28%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

12 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

20:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

20 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Uniforms worn by children in all grades PK-8

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$6,400

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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.: 82%

Admissions Director

Jennifer DeOliveira, Administrator

Admissions Associate

Janice Cabana

Sports

Total Sports Offered

3 sports

Sports

BasketballCross Country

Volleyball

School Notes

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.

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

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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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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Providence County, RI is $19,023 for elementary schools and $25,418 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Providence County, RI is 76% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).