Good Shepherd School provides quality, Catholic, faith-filled education while maximizing the potential of all its students spiritually, academically, and socially to every student.
All curriculum policies and procedures are established by the Catholic Schools' Department of the Diocese of Harrisburg and are voluntarily consistent with the requirements of Chapter 5 of the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
As educators we acknowledge parents as the primary educators of their children, and call upon school and parish personnel to assist them in this Christian endeavor.

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Top Ranked PA School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 191 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8

Student Body

Total Students
191 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
11%
State avg.: 26%
Students by Grade
Good Shepherd Catholic School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • Good Shepherd School provides quality, Catholic, faith-filled education while maximizing the potential of all its students spiritually, academically, and socially to every student. All curriculum policies and procedures are established by the Catholic Schools' Department of the Diocese of Harrisburg and are voluntarily consistent with the requirements of Chapter 5 of the Pennsylvania Department of Education. As educators we acknowledge parents as the primary educators of their children, and call upon school and parish personnel to assist them in this Christian endeavor.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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What is Good Shepherd Catholic School's ranking?

Good Shepherd Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania 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 (2023)

  • Top Ranked PA School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 191 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Pennsylvania is $10,408 for elementary schools and $16,093 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Pennsylvania is 86% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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