Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked IL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-7
- Enrollment: 47 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Good Shepherd Christian Academy
About the School
- Good Shepherd Christian Academy serves 47 students in grades Prekindergarten-7.
- The student:teacher of Good Shepherd Christian Academy is 16:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Lutheran Church Missouri Synod.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked IL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-7
- Enrollment: 47 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Good Shepherd Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School History
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-7
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1907
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
47 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 34%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Motto: Experience Growth! ¡Experimenta el crecimiento!
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Good Shepherd Christian Academy often compared to?
Good Shepherd Christian Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Our Lady Of Tepayac Continuation School, St. Helen School by visitors of our site.
What is Good Shepherd Christian Academy's ranking?
Good Shepherd Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.
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).
In what neighborhood is Good Shepherd Christian Academy located?
Good Shepherd Christian Academy is located in the Logan Square neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 6 other private schools located in Logan Square.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Good Shepherd Christian Academy is Antonia Pantoja High School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Our Lady Of Grace School (0.2 miles away)
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Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 117 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
2446 N. Ridgeway
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 342-0170
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 64 students
Daycare / Preschool
5504 W. Fullerton
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 637-1022
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 40 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
3007 W Diversey Avenue
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 342-7777
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 274 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 19
Catholic
3027 West Palmer St
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 772-5222
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 165 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
1537 North Lawndale
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 227-1140
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: 10-12 | 146 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Alternative School
3121 N Pulaski Rd
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 486-6303
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: 10-12 | 165 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Alternative School
2739-41 W. Division Street
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 342-8022
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 942 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 13
Catholic
3633 N California Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 539-3600
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 132 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 20
All-girls (Catholic)
1501 North Oakley Boulevard
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 276-1261
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: 11 | 1 student
Special Education School
5104 W Belmont Avenue
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 777-4111
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 117 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
2446 N. Ridgeway
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 342-0170
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 274 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 19
Catholic
3027 West Palmer St
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 772-5222
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 165 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
1537 North Lawndale
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 227-1140
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 54 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 7
Christian
2018 N Richmond St
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 227-5580
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 219 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 12
Catholic
4854 W Montana St
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 237-7131
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 117 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
2446 N. Ridgeway
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 342-0170
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 64 students
Daycare / Preschool
5504 W. Fullerton
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 637-1022
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 40 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
3007 W Diversey Avenue
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 342-7777
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 274 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 19
Catholic
3027 West Palmer St
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 772-5222
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 165 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
1537 North Lawndale
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 227-1140
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