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Good Shepherd Lutheran School

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

Quick Facts (2026)

  • 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)

  • 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
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AP Courses
Most AP courses offered

School Facts

School Type
Early Childhood / Day Care
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Evangelical Lutheran Education Association (ELEA)
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

Student Body

Total Students
16 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed

Academics & Faculty

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

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

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

School Notes

  • 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
  • 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.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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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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The average private school tuition in Baldwin County, AL is $7,285 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Baldwin County, AL is 84% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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