Good Shepherd (Closed 2000)

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6601 Chester Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19142

Good Shepherd is a co鈥揺d Catholic private school in Philadelphia, PA, serving 207 students in grades K through 8 within a central city community.

The school has a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 21:1, supported by a faculty of 10 teachers.

Good Shepherd is a member of the National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES) and operates a regular elementary and secondary program.

Approximately 90% of the student body at this Philadelphia K鈥�8 private school identifies as students of color.

Good Shepherd provides education in a central city setting, offering families access to Catholic K鈥�8 schooling in Philadelphia.

School Overview

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

Student Body

Total Students

207 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

90%

State avg.: 27%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

10 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

21:1

National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Good Shepherd?

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

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