In partnerships with families, parishes, and the community, the Early Childhood Center staff focuses on the spiritual, social, and academic needs of the young child.
It is our goal to help the child develop the skills necessary to be successful in school and to foster a relationship with Jesus, the Good Shepherd. In addition to the regular curriculum, children attend the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd religious formation program.
Its primary purpose is to help children know and enjoy God.
This program is not just head knowledge but heart knowledge.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 156 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
156 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
12%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- In partnerships with families, parishes, and the community, the Early Childhood Center staff focuses on the spiritual, social, and academic needs of the young child. It is our goal to help the child develop the skills necessary to be successful in school and to foster a relationship with Jesus, the Good Shepherd. In addition to the regular curriculum, children attend the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd religious formation program. Its primary purpose is to help children know and enjoy God. This program is not just head knowledge but heart knowledge.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Norwalk Catholic School - Early Childhood Center?
The application deadline for Norwalk Catholic School - Early Childhood Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Norwalk Catholic School - Early Childhood Center is Norwalk Catholic School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. Joseph Catholic School (3.9 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Norwalk Catholic School
(Catholic)
93 E Main Street
Norwalk, OH 44857
(419) 668-7223
Norwalk, OH 44857
(419) 668-7223
0.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 652 students Sports: 11 Tuition listed
Norwalk Catholic School - Elementary School
(Catholic)
31 Milan Avenue
Norwalk, OH 44857
(419) 668-6091
Norwalk, OH 44857
(419) 668-6091
0.6 miles
Gr: 1-6 | 294 students
Valor Academy
(Christian)
124c Cleveland Rd
Norwalk, OH 44857
(419) 660-0533
Norwalk, OH 44857
(419) 660-0533
1.4 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 6 students
Trinity Christian Academy
(Christian)
250-B Benedict Ave.
Norwalk, OH 44857
(419) 668-2011
Norwalk, OH 44857
(419) 668-2011
1.7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 52 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition listed
St. Joseph Catholic School
(Catholic)
79 Chapel St
Monroeville, OH 44847
(419) 706-7548
Monroeville, OH 44847
(419) 706-7548
3.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 111 students Avg. class size: 73 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Norwalk Catholic School
(Catholic)
93 E Main Street
Norwalk, OH 44857
(419) 668-7223
Norwalk, OH 44857
(419) 668-7223
0.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 652 students Sports: 11 Tuition listed
Valor Academy
(Christian)
124c Cleveland Rd
Norwalk, OH 44857
(419) 660-0533
Norwalk, OH 44857
(419) 660-0533
1.4 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 6 students
Firelands Christian Academy
(Christian)
3809 MAPLE AVE
Castalia, OH 44824
(419) 684-8642
Castalia, OH 44824
(419) 684-8642
14.7 miles
Gr: K-9 | 46 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Sandusky Central Catholic School
(Catholic)
410 W Jefferson St
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 626-1892
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 626-1892
14.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 507 students
Celeryville Christian School ![Celeryville Christian School Photo]( "Celeryville Christian School Photo")
(Christian)
4200 Broadway Rd
Willard, OH 44890
(419) 935-3633
Willard, OH 44890
(419) 935-3633
16.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 195 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Norwalk Catholic School
(Catholic)
93 E Main Street
Norwalk, OH 44857
(419) 668-7223
Norwalk, OH 44857
(419) 668-7223
0.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 652 students Sports: 11 Tuition listed
Norwalk Catholic School - Elementary School
(Catholic)
31 Milan Avenue
Norwalk, OH 44857
(419) 668-6091
Norwalk, OH 44857
(419) 668-6091
0.6 miles
Gr: 1-6 | 294 students
Valor Academy
(Christian)
124c Cleveland Rd
Norwalk, OH 44857
(419) 660-0533
Norwalk, OH 44857
(419) 660-0533
1.4 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 6 students
Trinity Christian Academy
(Christian)
250-B Benedict Ave.
Norwalk, OH 44857
(419) 668-2011
Norwalk, OH 44857
(419) 668-2011
1.7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 52 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition listed
St. Joseph Catholic School
(Catholic)
79 Chapel St
Monroeville, OH 44847
(419) 706-7548
Monroeville, OH 44847
(419) 706-7548
3.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 111 students Avg. class size: 73 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Joseph Catholic School
(Catholic)
79 Chapel St
Monroeville, OH 44847
(419) 706-7548
Monroeville, OH 44847
(419) 706-7548
3.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 111 students Avg. class size: 73 students
St. Peter Elementary School
(Catholic)
429 Huron St
Huron, OH 44839
(419) 433-4640
Huron, OH 44839
(419) 433-4640
10.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 161 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Firelands Montessori Academy
Montessori School
329 Ohio St
Huron, OH 44839
(419) 433-6181
Huron, OH 44839
(419) 433-6181
10.8 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 112 students
Immaculate Conception School
(Catholic)
304 E Main St.
Bellevue, OH 44811
(419) 483-6066
Bellevue, OH 44811
(419) 483-6066
11.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 164 students Sports: 5
St. Paul's Christian Day Care Center
Alternative School (Christian)
428 Kilbourne St
Bellevue, OH 44811
(419) 483-3969
Bellevue, OH 44811
(419) 483-3969
11.8 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 25 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Clyde High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1015 Race St
Clyde, OH 43410
(419) 547-9511
Clyde, OH 43410
(419) 547-9511
9319.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 611 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Clyde Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
821 S Main St
Clyde, OH 43410
(419) 547-9868
Clyde, OH 43410
(419) 547-9868
9319.5 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 503 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Mcpherson Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4230 Limerick Rd
Clyde, OH 43410
(419) 547-9150
Clyde, OH 43410
(419) 547-9150
9319.7 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 449 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Bellevue Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1150 Castalia St
Bellevue, OH 44811
(419) 484-5050
Bellevue, OH 44811
(419) 484-5050
9320.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 779 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Seneca East Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
13343 E Us Highway 224
Attica, OH 44807
(419) 426-3344
Attica, OH 44807
(419) 426-3344
9320.7 miles
Gr: K-5 | 345 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
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