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 Stats (2025)
- 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)
Top Rankings
Good Shepherd Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
AP Courses
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
Year Founded
1984
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Aug 18, 2025
Campus Size
13
Student Body
Total Students
16 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
25 students
Number of AP Courses
15 courses
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Acceptance Rate
90%
National avg.: 81%
Application URL
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)
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).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Good Shepherd Lutheran School vs. Bayshore Christian School
The nearest high school and elementary school to Good Shepherd Lutheran School is Berean Baptist Christian School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Small Steps Learning Center (5.9 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Grades
Students
Berean Baptist Christian School
(Baptist)
Grades: 5-10 | 4 students 1.1 miles 27040 Hwy 98 E
Elberta, AL 36530
(251) 986-5162
Elberta, AL 36530
(251) 986-5162
1.1
5-10
4
Small Steps Learning Center
(Pentecostal)
Grades: PK-1 | 27 students 5.9 miles 421 2nd Ave
Foley, AL 36535
(251) 943-6299
Foley, AL 36535
(251) 943-6299
5.9
PK-1
27
Grades: PK-12 | 94 students 6.1 miles 20774 County Road 12 S
Foley, AL 36535
(251) 943-1693
Foley, AL 36535
(251) 943-1693
6.1
PK-12
94
Grades: K-8 | 109 students 6.3 miles 12786 Illinois St
Elberta, AL 36530
(251) 709-9861
Elberta, AL 36530
(251) 709-9861
6.3
K-8
109
Snook Christian Academy
(Church of Christ)
Grades: PK-12 | 316 students 6.8 miles 18930 County Road 28
Foley, AL 36535
(251) 989-2333
Foley, AL 36535
(251) 989-2333
6.8
PK-12
316
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