Good Shepherd Catholic School is accredited by the State of Indiana, Department of Education.
Good Shepherd is a K - 8 school offering a full-day kindergarten program.
We will open our "Little Rams" preshcool program 2012-2013. Good Shepherd is located at 2301 N.
Stockwell Road in Evansville, Indiana. Good Shepherd Catholic School is supported by Good Shepherd Catholic Church.
The financial burdens of the school are met by all of the parishioners' commitment to the Sunday contribution to the Church.
All members are asked to tithe. Good Shepherd School admits students of any race, color, sex, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school.
Good Shepherd School exists in order to assist parents in passing on their Catholic Faith to their children.
Catholic School Education is a prime way to fulfill Jesus' command to "Teach All Nations".
No student of an "actively participating family" of Good Shepherd Parish will be denied a Catholic School Education if the following faith stance is lived fully.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked IN School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 412 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Good Shepherd School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1959
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 1, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
10
Student Body
Total Students
412 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
5%
State avg.: 26%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Good Shepherd School's ranking?
Good Shepherd School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Good Shepherd School?
The application deadline for Good Shepherd School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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