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Good Shepherd Lutheran School

24933 Oak St Elberta, AL 36530
Tel: (251) 987-1966
www.gslcs.org

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked AL School
  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 16 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $7,200
  • Acceptance rate: 90%
  • Average class size: 25 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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About the School

  • It is our vision to see our children face their future on a solid Christian foundation, complete with spiritual, acedemic and social skills, preparing them for the life ahead of them.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked AL School
  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 16 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $7,200
  • Acceptance rate: 90%
  • Average class size: 25 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Good Shepherd Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
AP Courses
Most AP courses offered

School Facts

School Type
Early Childhood / Day Care
Religious Affiliation
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
Students By Grade

Distribution of Students By Grade

GradeGood Shepherd Lutheran School
Pre-K13
Kind3
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Year Founded
1984
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Campus Size
13 acres
School Motto
'Train up a child in the way he should go and when he is old he will not depart from it.' Proverbs 22:6

Student Body

Total Students
16 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
25 students
Number of AP Courses
15 courses
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Evangelical Lutheran Education Association (ELEA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,200
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Acceptance Rate
90%
National avg.: 82%
Application URL
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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Good Shepherd Lutheran School cost?
Good Shepherd Lutheran School's tuition is approximately $7,200 for private students.
What schools are Good Shepherd Lutheran School often compared to?
Good Shepherd Lutheran School is often viewed alongside schools like Bayshore Christian School by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Good Shepherd Lutheran School?
The acceptance rate of Good Shepherd Lutheran School is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 86%.
What is Good Shepherd Lutheran School's ranking?
Good Shepherd Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for: Most AP courses offered.
When is the application deadline for Good Shepherd Lutheran School?
The application deadline for Good Shepherd Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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