Good Shepard Episcopal School (Top-Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026)

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Good Shepard Episcopal School

200 W College Street
Terrell, TX 75160

Tel: (972) 563-8131

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Good Shepard Episcopal School in Terrell, TX serves 45 students in grades 1 through 3 within an urban community setting.

Founded in 1874, the school is among the oldest private schools in Texas, offering an Episcopal鈥揳ffiliated educational program.

The student鈥搕eacher ratio at Good Shepard Episcopal School is 15:1, supported by a teaching staff of three educators.

The school reports a student population with 4.44% color representation, reflecting some level of diversity in its student body.

Good Shepard Episcopal School is a member of the National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES) and operates as a co鈥揺ducational regular elementary program in Terrell.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked TX School
Grades: 1-3
Enrollment: 45 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Good Shepard Episcopal School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES)

Religious Affiliation

Episcopal

Grades Offered

Grades 1-3

Year Founded

1874

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

45 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 42%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

3 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked TX School
Grades: 1-3
Enrollment: 45 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Texas is $13,292 for elementary schools and $14,770 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Texas is 83% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).