Jesus The Good Shepherd School (2026-27 Profile)

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Grades: Nursery/Preschool-6
Enrollment: 300 students
Yearly Tuition: $6,900
Average class size: 19 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-6

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Jesus The Good Shepherd School
Nursery	26
Pre-K	63
Kind	26
1	24
2	28
3	38
4	37
5	27
6	31

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Year Founded

1960

Summer School Offered

Yes

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Student Body

Total Students

300 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

13%

State avg.: 22%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

28 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

46%

Average Class Size

19 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Navy pants/shorts and red polo shirt/sailor blouse

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$6,900

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Tuition Notes

Daycare and PreK 3 have three day and five day per week tuition options.

Summer Program Cost

$120

Summer Program Cost Notes

Summer Camp is for registered students only and is charged on a per week or per day basis.

Admissions Director

Amy Fakhre

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

11 sports

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ArcheryBaseball

BasketballCheering

Cross CountryFlag Football

FootballSoccer

SoftballTennis

Track and Field

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

4 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

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Student Altar SocietyStudent Book Club

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Student Choir

Recreational Athletic Programs:

New York Rising Runners Program

School Notes

Jesus the Good Shepherd School is a Catholic private school in Monroe, Louisiana, serving Daycare through 6th grade.
JGS School offers a faith-based, Catholic, elementary education in a safe and secure Christian environment to students of all denominations in the Monroe, West Monroe and surrounding Northeast Louisiana area since 1960.
Our goal and mission is to provide the best private school education and to instill in each child a love of learning and a love of God, self and others.

Jesus the Good Shepherd School is approved by the Louisiana Department of Education and accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement. Our school is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association. Jesus the Good Shepherd Daycare is a Type 1 daycare licensed through the Louisiana Department of Education, the Louisiana Department of Health and the Louisiana State Fire Marshall. Our school and daycare exist to teach religious doctrine and spiritual values, and we accept this dual responsibility at Jesus the Good Shepherd with great pride.Jesus the Good Shepherd School has been a part of the Monroe community for over 60 years. We are proud to provide the best primary Catholic education in Monroe and the surrounding areas. At JGS, we are committed to educating the whole child academically, socially, spiritually and emotionally.

Serving daycare students (2yrs old by September 30) and Preschool 3 through 6th grade
Average class size: 19
Student/teacher ratio: 12/1
13 of 28 JGS teachers hold a Master's Degree or higher
17 JGS teachers have a tenure of 10 years or more
After-school care and summer camp available to registered students
20 athletic/enrichment programs available
JGS is accredited through Cognia/Advanced Ed and the National Catholic Educational Association
JGS School is a primary feeder school to St. Frederick High School

Source: Verified school update

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How much does Jesus The Good Shepherd School cost?

Jesus The Good Shepherd School's tuition is approximately $6,900 for private students and $120 for summer students.

What schools are Jesus The Good Shepherd School often compared to?

Jesus The Good Shepherd School is often viewed alongside schools like Grace Episcopal School by visitors of our site.

Does Jesus The Good Shepherd School offer a summer program?

Yes, Jesus The Good Shepherd School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.

What sports does Jesus The Good Shepherd School offer?

Jesus The Good Shepherd School offers 11 interscholastic sports: Archery, Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Flag Football, Football, Soccer, Softball, Tennis and Track and Field.

When is the application deadline for Jesus The Good Shepherd School?

The application deadline for Jesus The Good Shepherd School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Ouachita Parish, LA is $6,488 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

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