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.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 226 students
- Average class size: 18 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1976
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
226 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
10%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
1%
Average Class Size
18 students
List of Courses Offered
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
GSLS logo shirt, khaki pants or skirt
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Call to inquire
% on Financial Aid
25%
Admissions Director
Soo Kim
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
1 sport
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
5 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Extended CareStudent Greeters
Summer Camp
Club or Organization:
Student Council
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Preschool Gymnastics
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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The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Good Shepherd Lutheran School is Marin Christian Academy (0.5 miles away)
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