Good Shepherd Lutheran School

1180 Lynwood Drive Novato, CA 94947
www.gslsnovato.org

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 226 students
  • Average class size: 18 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update
Good Shepherd Lutheran School Photo #1 - Fourth Graders on Gold Rush trip
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Good Shepherd Lutheran School Photo #3 - Easter Chapel
Good Shepherd Lutheran School Photo #4 - Eighth Graders during Outdoor Education
Good Shepherd Lutheran School Photo #5 - Middle School Basketball Team

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 226 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
Pre-K enrollment highest at 71 students, far above every other grade at Good Shepherd Lutheran School.
Year Founded
1976
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
226 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
10%
State avg.: 52%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
1%
Average Class Size
18 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
GSLS logo shirt, khaki pants or skirt
List of Courses Offered
School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Call to inquire
% on Financial Aid
25%
Admissions Director
Soo Kim
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Sports

Total Sports Offered
1 sport
Sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
5 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Student Council


Recreational Athletic Programs:
Preschool Gymnastics


Other Activities:
Extended CareStudent Greeters
Summer Camp

School Notes

  • At Good Shepherd Lutheran School, our mission is to offer an enriched environment with academic excellence in a Christian setting.
  • Good Shepherd Lutheran School is a unique community in which children are nurtured while being given the foundation they need for life.
  • Whether they are in preschool or grade school, they are treated with respect and given guidance to help them make age appropriate decisions that will help them throughout their lives. Our program provides opportunities for academic, emotional, social, spiritual, and physical growth.
  • We believe that it is our duty to maintain the highest educational standards integrated with the teachings of God's Word.
  • At Good Shepherd Lutheran School, our mission is to offer an enriched environment with academic excellence in a Christian setting.
  • Good Shepherd Lutheran School is a unique community in which children are nurtured while being given the foundation they need for life.
  • Whether they are in preschool or grade school, they are treated with respect and given guidance to help them make age appropriate decisions that will help them throughout their lives. Our program provides opportunities for academic, emotional, social, spiritual, and physical growth.
  • We believe that it is our duty to maintain the highest educational standards integrated with the teachings of God's Word.
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 Marin Christian Academy by visitors of our site.
What sports does Good Shepherd Lutheran School offer?
Good Shepherd Lutheran School offers 1 interscholastic sports: Basketball.
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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