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Good Shepherd Christian Academy is a Christian co–ed private school in Elkins, WV, serving students from pre–kindergarten through 12th grade in a town setting.

The school enrolls 24 students with a student–teacher ratio of 3:1, supported by 7 teachers.

Good Shepherd Christian Academy is affiliated with Accelerated Christian Education (ACE) and follows a Christian religious orientation.

Located in a remote town community, the school provides education across the full K–12 grade span.

Compared to other Elkins private schools, it has one of the lowest student–teacher ratios, supporting individualized instruction.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 24 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Accelerated Christian Education (ACE) or (School of Tomorrow)

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Student Body

Total Students

24 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

7 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

3:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Good Shepherd Christian Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Highland Adventist School by visitors of our site.

When is the application deadline for Good Shepherd Christian Academy?

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

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 24 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in West Virginia is $10,807 for elementary schools and $10,425 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in West Virginia is 83% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).