Good Shepherd Lutheran School

1611 E Main St Watertown, WI 53094
www.goodshepherdwi.org

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 138 students
  • Average class size: 18 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 138 students
  • Average class size: 18 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1971
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Student Body

Total Students
138 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
18%
State avg.: 35%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
18 students

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • Good Shepherd Lutheran School offers elementary education (K-8), preschool and day care.
  • Good Shepherd Lutheran School operates as part of the mission of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church.
  • Good Shepherd Lutheran School offers your child total Christian environment; ultimate promotion of individual worth; strong social development; interdisciplinary approach to academics; hands on science curriculum; phonics-based reading program; low student-to-teacher ratio; development of God-given gifts; qualified, experienced, caring, nurturing, helpful teachers; and aesthetically comfortable school environment.
  • Good Shepherd Lutheran School offers elementary education (K-8), preschool and day care.
  • Good Shepherd Lutheran School operates as part of the mission of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church.
  • Good Shepherd Lutheran School offers your child total Christian environment; ultimate promotion of individual worth; strong social development; interdisciplinary approach to academics; hands on science curriculum; phonics-based reading program; low student-to-teacher ratio; development of God-given gifts; qualified, experienced, caring, nurturing, helpful teachers; and aesthetically comfortable school environment.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Good Shepherd Lutheran School often compared to?
Good Shepherd Lutheran School is often viewed alongside schools like St. John's Lutheran School by visitors of our site.
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).

School Reviews

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Good Shepherd Lutheran School has been a great school for our daughter. As a parent, it`s wonderful to find a school where the faculty culture promotes working with each child on problem solving skills and making good choices; they additionally work with them on learning how to correct and make right situations where the child makes a mistake or bad choice. These skills will help each student throughout their entire life.I can see that the children are truly loved here and feel safe to be themselves. They also have a love for their classmates and teachers. Small class sizes allow for development of strong relationships and strong characters.I highly recommend Good Shepherd Lutheran School to anyone who is looking for a quality faith-based education for their children.
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The average private school tuition in Jefferson County, WI is $2,103 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

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