Shepard School (2026 Profile)

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Shepard School

2 Miller Rd
Butler, NJ 07405

Our Lady of the Magnificat School is committed to providing a quality Catholic education with students, families, faculty, administration, parish and community members working in concert to nourish each other and create a positive difference.

In an environment rooted in the beliefs of the Catholic Church, supported by prayer and sacrament, we will nurture each individual with the love of Christ.

We will strive to fully develop students character and personal integrity, allowing them to reach their fullest potential academically, spiritually, physically, and socially thereby preparing them to be contributing, responsible citizens of a rapidly changing global society.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: 1-8
Enrollment: 74 students
Yearly Tuition: $25,000
Acceptance rate: 80%
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Type

Special Education School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 1-8

Year Founded

1991

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

74 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

22%

State avg.: 40%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

12 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.:

Average Class Size

15 students

Number of AP/Advanced Courses

5 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$25,000

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Acceptance Rate

80%

National avg.: 82%

Application URL

School Notes

School Motto: Unlocking the potential in each student

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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How much does Shepard School cost?

Shepard School's tuition is approximately $25,000 for private students.

What schools are Shepard School often compared to?

Shepard School is often viewed alongside schools like Our Lady Of Mount Carmel School by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of Shepard School?

The acceptance rate of Shepard School is 80%, which is higher than the national average of 78%.

When is the application deadline for Shepard School?

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

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: 1-8
Enrollment: 74 students
Yearly Tuition: $25,000
Acceptance rate: 80%
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Morris County, NJ is $24,673 for elementary schools and $29,484 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Morris County, NJ is 80% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).