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Good Shepherd School is a unique Catholic community dedicated to the spiritual development of the whole child.
Serving 300 students from several Twin Cities communities, its teachers and administrators strive to foster the moral, intellectual, emotional, social and physical growth of each individual by providing quality Catholic education.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Top Ranked MN School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 327 students
  • Average class size: 24 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Good Shepherd School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1959

Student Body

Total Students
327 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
4%
State avg.: 22%
Students by Grade
Good Shepherd School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
Average Class Size
24 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
gray uniform pants, plaid jumper, white shirt

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Associate
Julie Starosta

Sports

Total Sports Offered
3 sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
7 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Boy Scouts, Chess Club, Girl Scouts, Lego Robotics, Math Club, Running Club, Ski Club

School Notes

  • Good Shepherd School Offers: * Full Day Kindergarten * 24 students in a classroom * Before and After School Care Program * Principal with over 25 years experience in education* 15 of 18 teachers with Master's Degree * Comprehensive Computer Lab * Music, Phy. Ed, Spanish, and Computer classes * Opportunities for one-on-one tutoring * Hot Lunch Program * Numerous clubs, sports teams, and activities * A fun and challenging place to learn
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What sports does Good Shepherd School offer?
Good Shepherd School offers 3 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Soccer and Volleyball.
What is Good Shepherd School's ranking?
Good Shepherd School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees and 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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Top Ranked MN School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 327 students
  • Average class size: 24 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Minneapolis, MN is $12,157 for elementary schools and $19,710 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Minneapolis, MN is 81% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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