Good Shepherd School in Towson, MD, offers early childhood and kindergarten programs for 136 students in a city–based setting.
Founded in 1958, the school is affiliated with the Episcopal orientation and Southern Baptist Association of Christian Schools.
The school has a student–teacher ratio of 45:1 with a total of 3 teachers serving grades PK–K.
Located in the Ruxton neighborhood, Good Shepherd School serves families seeking a faith–based early childhood education in Towson.
The average tuition aligns with local elementary school rates, providing a private preschool and kindergarten option in Towson's city community.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 136 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1958
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
136 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
45:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
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).
In what neighborhood is Good Shepherd School located?
Good Shepherd School is located in the Ruxton neighborhood of Towson, MD.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Good Shepherd School is St. Pauls School for Boys (1.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Dulaney Day School (0.6 miles away)
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Dulaney Day School
Daycare / Preschool
6915 York Road
Baltimore, MD 21212
(410) 377-2702
Baltimore, MD 21212
(410) 377-2702
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 101 students Tuition listed
11152 Falls Rd
Brooklandville, MD 21022
(410) 825-4400
Brooklandville, MD 21022
(410) 825-4400
1.4 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 537 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Sheppard Pratt School and Residential Treatment Center - Towson
Alternative School
6501 N Charles St - A Building
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 938-4498
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 938-4498
1.4 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 59 students
Lots Of Love Daycare And School
Daycare / Preschool
216 W Seminary Avenue
Lutherville Timonium, MD 21093
(410) 825-2523
Lutherville Timonium, MD 21093
(410) 825-2523
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 40 students Avg. class size: 11 students
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
7300 Old Pimlico Road
Baltimore, MD 21209
(410) 486-2305
Baltimore, MD 21209
(410) 486-2305
1.7 miles
Gr: NS-K
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
11152 Falls Rd
Brooklandville, MD 21022
(410) 825-4400
Brooklandville, MD 21022
(410) 825-4400
1.4 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 537 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Sheppard Pratt School and Residential Treatment Center - Towson
Alternative School
6501 N Charles St - A Building
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 938-4498
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 938-4498
1.4 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 59 students
2425 Old Court Road
Pikesville, MD 21208
(410) 339-7070
Pikesville, MD 21208
(410) 339-7070
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 803 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
10807 Tony Drive
Lutherville Timonium, MD 21093
(410) 321-8555
Lutherville Timonium, MD 21093
(410) 321-8555
2.1 miles
Gr: NS-9 | 305 students Avg. class size: 18 students Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
500 Chestnut Avenue
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 841-3544
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 841-3544
2.1 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 936 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 20 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
11152 Falls Rd
Brooklandville, MD 21022
(410) 825-4400
Brooklandville, MD 21022
(410) 825-4400
1.4 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 537 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Sheppard Pratt School and Residential Treatment Center - Towson
Alternative School
6501 N Charles St - A Building
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 938-4498
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 938-4498
1.4 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 59 students
2425 Old Court Road
Pikesville, MD 21208
(410) 339-7070
Pikesville, MD 21208
(410) 339-7070
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 803 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
112 Ware Ave
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 427-4801
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 427-4801
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 605 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
10807 Tony Drive
Lutherville Timonium, MD 21093
(410) 321-8555
Lutherville Timonium, MD 21093
(410) 321-8555
2.1 miles
Gr: NS-9 | 305 students Avg. class size: 18 students Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Dulaney Day School
Daycare / Preschool
6915 York Road
Baltimore, MD 21212
(410) 377-2702
Baltimore, MD 21212
(410) 377-2702
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 101 students Tuition listed
Lots Of Love Daycare And School
Daycare / Preschool
216 W Seminary Avenue
Lutherville Timonium, MD 21093
(410) 825-2523
Lutherville Timonium, MD 21093
(410) 825-2523
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 40 students Avg. class size: 11 students
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
7300 Old Pimlico Road
Baltimore, MD 21209
(410) 486-2305
Baltimore, MD 21209
(410) 486-2305
1.7 miles
Gr: NS-K
St. Paul's Lutheran Church Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
1609 Kurtz Avenue
Lutherville Timonium, MD 21093
(410) 252-3867
Lutherville Timonium, MD 21093
(410) 252-3867
1.7 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 65 students Avg. class size: 10 students
Towson Presbyterian Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
400 W Chesapeake Avenue
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 337-2762
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 337-2762
1.7 miles
Gr: NS | 102 students Tuition listed
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(240) 740-8110
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(240) 740-8110
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(410) 888-8850
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(410) 888-8850
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