Good Shepherd Lutheran School is just one of over 350 Lutheran elementary schools operated by congregations of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod.
The WELS has a long tradition of high academic quality in its elementary schools and has operated such schools for over 150 years.
Today over 27,000 children receive a Christ-centered education in WELS schools which can be found in 27 states and two foreign countries and is the fourth largest private/parochial school system in America.
Good Shepherd Lutheran School, a ministry of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Wisconsin Rapids, WI. We are happy to provide a unique, Christ-centered educational experience for students in grades 3K-5.
Our one-room school, with its limited enrollment of 25 students, is privileged to have served our community since 2005 and looks forward to each successive school year.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 19 students
- Acceptance rate: 90%
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Year Founded
2005
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Student Body
Total Students
19 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
25%
State avg.: 35%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
12 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
There is no tuition, but a book fee of about $400 is charged to cover textbooks and materials the children use.
Acceptance Rate
90%
National avg.: 81%
Application URL
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran School often compared to?
Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran School is often viewed alongside schools like Immanuel Lutheran School by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran School?
The acceptance rate of Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran School is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 88%.
When is the application deadline for Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran School?
The application deadline for Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school and preschool to Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran School is Assumption Catholic Schools (6.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Vincent De Paul School (5.9 miles away)
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