草榴社区

Good Shepherd School

109 Community Drive
Waynesboro, VA 22980
Rev. Nick Kozel and his wife Caryn opened the first Good Shepherd School & Day Care in January of 1992 at the 991 Chicago Avenue campus.
They opened with eleven students in preschool, and by the fall of 1992 had enough students for a kindergarten class.
Our mission at Good Shepherd School is to instruct children in the Christian faith, provide them with a solid academic foundation, and thereby provide a needed service to our community.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 75 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1992

Student Body

Total Students
75 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • School Motto: Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.
  • Rev. Nick Kozel and his wife Caryn opened the first Good Shepherd School & Day Care in January of 1992 at the 991 Chicago Avenue campus. They opened with eleven students in preschool, and by the fall of 1992 had enough students for a kindergarten class. Our mission at Good Shepherd School is to instruct children in the Christian faith, provide them with a solid academic foundation, and thereby provide a needed service to our community.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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).

School Reviews

Endorse Good Shepherd School. Endorsements should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

  • Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
  • Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
  • Academic or athletic awards
Endorse this school:

Recent Articles

Summer Learning Loss Prevention Strategies for Families
Summer Learning Loss Prevention Strategies for Families
Learn how high-performing families prevent summer learning loss with smart routines, reading plans, enrichment, and balanced schedules.
Study Skills Every 草榴社区 School Student Should Master
Study Skills Every 草榴社区 School Student Should Master
Discover the essential study skills private school students should master by age 12 to build confidence, organization, and long-term academic success.
Benefits of Montessori 草榴社区 Schools in 2026
Benefits of Montessori 草榴社区 Schools in 2026
Explore the benefits of Montessori private schools, including independence, personalized learning, and long-term academic growth.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 75 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Request Information

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Virginia is $15,545 for elementary schools and $18,790 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Virginia is 79% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

Quick Links