Good Shepherd is owned and operated by Good Shepherd Lutheran Church.
We welcome all families living in the Sioux Falls area to take advantage of the unique, Christ-centered education offered at our school, as space is available.
Neither enrollment nor any other rights, privileges, programs, and activities available to the children will be in any way restricted on the basis of race, color, or national origin.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 232 students
- Yearly Tuition: $4,508
- Average class size: 16 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1977
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 1, 2025
Student Body
Total Students
232 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
5%
State avg.: 22%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
46:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
16 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Good Shepherd also has a non-refundable registration fee of $500.
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
2 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Robotics Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Jr. Choir
Robotics Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Jr. Choir
School Notes
The ultimate objective of Christian education must serve to point
out the very purpose of life itself-that we exist to praise,
glorify, and please God, imperfectly in this life, but perfectly in
the next. Our objectives are that every child:
- has a thorough knowledge and understanding of God's Word.
- builds his/her life around faith in the Lord so that all thoughts, words, and deeds exemplify the life of Christ.
- is instructed, in every subject, to develop all the talents God has given for his/her use in the world as he/she does all to the glory of God.
- is prepared through discipline-based instruction for the next step of his/her education.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Good Shepherd Lutheran cost?
Good Shepherd Lutheran's tuition is approximately $4,508 for private students.
What sports does Good Shepherd Lutheran offer?
Good Shepherd Lutheran offers 5 interscholastic sports: Archery, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country and Volleyball.
When is the application deadline for Good Shepherd Lutheran?
The application deadline for Good Shepherd Lutheran is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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