About the School
- Good Shepherd School in Chicago, IL, serves 218 co–educational students from pre–kindergarten through 8th grade in a central city environment.
- The school has a student–teacher ratio of 22:1 with 10 full–time teachers supporting the elementary and middle school program.
- Affiliated with the Catholic Church, Good Shepherd School is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).
- The student body is 100% students of color, reflecting the diversity of the Chicago community.
- Good Shepherd School provides a private Catholic education option within the 60623 zip code area.
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
218 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 34%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Good Shepherd School is Community Christian Alternative Academy (1.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Epiphany School (0.3 miles away)
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Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 212 students
Catholic
4223 W 25th St
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 762-1542
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 123 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 4
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
4106 W 28th Street
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 762-1234
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: K | 40 students
Daycare / Preschool
5000 31st
Cicero, IL 60804
(630) 234-7423
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 218 students
Sports: 3
Catholic
2643 S Central Park
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 522-0143
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-K | 169 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
4217 W 16th St
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 521-5434
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: 10-12 | 177 students
Alternative School
1231 S Pulaski Rd
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 762-2272
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 150 students
All-girls (Catholic)
2228 S Whipple St
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 522-0023
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 134 students
Alternative School
2001 S. California Ave
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 648-2130
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 386 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Catholic
5088 W Jackson Blvd
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 261-7505
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: 10-12 | 176 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 1
Alternative School
4651 W. Madison
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 921-1315
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 212 students
Catholic
4223 W 25th St
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 762-1542
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 123 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 4
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
4106 W 28th Street
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 762-1234
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 218 students
Sports: 3
Catholic
2643 S Central Park
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 522-0143
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 125 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 10
Christian
1240 S Pulaski Rd
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 542-0663
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 185 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Catholic
2235 S Albany Ave
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 522-0024
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 212 students
Catholic
4223 W 25th St
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 762-1542
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 123 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 4
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
4106 W 28th Street
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 762-1234
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: K | 40 students
Daycare / Preschool
5000 31st
Cicero, IL 60804
(630) 234-7423
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 218 students
Sports: 3
Catholic
2643 S Central Park
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 522-0143
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-K | 169 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
4217 W 16th St
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 521-5434
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Zapata Elementary Academy
(Math: 20% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2728 S Kostner Ave
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1390
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1390
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 524 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Corkery Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2510 S Kildare Ave
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1650
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1650
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 442 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Infinity Math Science & Tech High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3120 S Kostner Ave
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 535-4225
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 535-4225
0.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 427 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Multicultural Arts High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3120 S Kostner Ave
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 535-4242
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 535-4242
0.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 283 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
School Of Social Justice High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3120 S Kostner Ave
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 535-4300
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 535-4300
0.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 269 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
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