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

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Good Shepherd School

145 Jersey Ave S Minneapolis, MN 55426

Tel: (763) 545-4285

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked MN School
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 327 students
Average class size: 24 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked MN School
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 327 students
Average class size: 24 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Rankings

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

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-6

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Good Shepherd School
Pre-K	48
Kind	43
1	48
2	43
3	37
4	35
5	46
6	27

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1959

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

327 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 23%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

19 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

17:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

90%

Average Class Size

24 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

gray uniform pants, plaid jumper, white shirt

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Admissions Associate

Julie Starosta

Sports

Total Sports Offered

3 sports

Sports

BasketballSoccer

Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

7 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Boy ScoutsChess Club

Girl ScoutsLego Robotics

Math ClubRunning Club

Ski Club

School Notes

Good Shepherd School is a unique Catholic community dedicated to the spiritual development of the whole child.
Serving 300 students from several Twin Cities communities, its teachers and administrators strive to foster the moral, intellectual, emotional, social and physical growth of each individual by providing quality Catholic education.

Good Shepherd School Offers: * Full Day Kindergarten * 24 students in a classroom * Before and After School Care Program * Principal with over 25 years experience in education* 15 of 18 teachers with Master's Degree * Comprehensive Computer Lab * Music, Phy. Ed, Spanish, and Computer classes * Opportunities for one-on-one tutoring * Hot Lunch Program * Numerous clubs, sports teams, and activities * A fun and challenging place to learn

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

What sports does Good Shepherd School offer?

Good Shepherd School offers 3 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Soccer and Volleyball.

What is Good Shepherd School's ranking?

Good Shepherd School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees and Largest student body.

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).

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The average private school tuition in Minneapolis, MN is $12,470 for elementary schools and $19,941 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Minneapolis, MN is 82% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).