Good Shepherd School & Early Childhood Center

7400 N Begole Rd Alma, MI 48801
www.glcwels.com

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 41 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

About the School

  • Good Shepherd Early Childhood Center & Lutheran School exists because we believe that each child is a special and unique gift from God, each child needs unconditional loving care and that each child needs a well balanced program to develop to their full potential.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 41 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Students By Grade
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
41 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
National avg.: 11:1
School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

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When is the application deadline for Good Shepherd School & Early Childhood Center?
The application deadline for Good Shepherd School & Early Childhood Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Michigan is $9,304 for elementary schools and $13,825 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Michigan is 88% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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