Good Shepherd Catholic School (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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Good Shepherd Catholic School

1300 Newport Avenue Northampton, PA 18067

Tel: (610) 262-9171

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked PA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 279 students
Yearly Tuition: $3,686
Average class size: 17 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked PA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 279 students
Yearly Tuition: $3,686
Average class size: 17 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Rankings

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

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Good Shepherd Catholic School
Nursery	15
Pre-K	32
Kind	35
1	31
2	34
3	28
4	24
5	21
6	15
7	24
8	20

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Learning Difference Programs

Yes

School Calendar

Awards

Blue Ribbon School

School Motto

Good Shepherd Catholic School provides a modern education steeped in traditional Catholic values, nurturing future generations of Saints, Citizens, and Scholars.

Student Body

Total Students

279 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 27%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

18 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

16:1

National avg.:

Average Class Size

17 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

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School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$3,686

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Tuition Notes

Please call school office for tuition information. 610-262-9171

Admissions Director

Mrs. Victoria Frystack

Application URL

School Notes

Good Shepherd Catholic School is a Catholic Elementary School in Northampton, Pennsylvania.
Our mission is to follow in the footsteps of Jesus, the Good Shepherd. We lead our students in the rich traditions of hard work, responsibility and faith in God and family.
We instill in our students a profound love of learning, guiding them as they grow into compassionate, respectful leaders for tomorrow.
We inspire our students to achieve with integrity, responsibility and the love of Jesus the heart of their faith. As bearers of hope and beacons of light in their diverse and ever changing community, students of Good Shepherd Catholic School are prepared to lead and live in the glow of their loving patron, Jesus Christ, the Good Shepherd.
Shepherding in Faith ~ Inspiring in Education ~ Learning for Life.

Good Shepherd Catholic School is a Catholic Elementary School with students in Preschool through Grade 8. Our educational mission is an integrated ministry embracing education, worship, community, and service. Our faith Community which includes parents, Pastors, administration, and faculty strives to introduce children to Jesus, the Good Shepherd, while working together to develop children spiritually, intellectually, emotionally, socially, and physically. Our message is one of faith, hope, and love integrated into academics and witnessed in our words and actions. Our Pre-K program is held five day mornings. Our Kindergarten program is a Full Day program with an academic curriculum. Daily small group instruction by certified teachers using the Early Prevention of School Failure Modality Centers concentrating on the following modality skills language, fine motor, auditory, visual, and gross motor. Daily whole group instruction is provided in Religion, Mathematics, Language Arts/ Reading, Science, and Social Studies.In addition to daily classroom Religion instruction all students attend mass each Friday.All students in Grades K-8 receive weekly instruction in the following specials: language (French K-3 and Spanish 4-8) physical education, music, computers, art, and library.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Good Shepherd Catholic School cost?

Good Shepherd Catholic School's tuition is approximately $3,686 for private students.

What is Good Shepherd Catholic School's ranking?

Good Shepherd Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Least expensive tuition and Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for Good Shepherd Catholic School?

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

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The average private school tuition in Northampton County, PA is $7,073 for elementary schools and $20,952 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Northampton County, PA is 91% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).