Good Shepherd Lutheran Academy exists to reach others with the gospel and to provide children an education that will, by God's grace, lead them to eternal life with their Good Shepherd, Jesus Christ,
contribute to their spiritual, intellectual, physical, emotional, and social development, and
prepare them for life-long Christian faith, service, and learning.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 82 students
- Yearly Tuition: $4,329
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Good Shepherd Lutheran Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1979
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
82 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
22%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
10 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Non-member: $481/mo. (9 monthly installments)
WELS/ELS member: $306/mo. (9 monthly installments)
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
3 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
3 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Forensics
Arts and Music Programs:
BandPiano
School Notes
- School Motto: Every child belongs.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Good Shepherd Lutheran Academy cost?
Good Shepherd Lutheran Academy's tuition is approximately $4,329 for private students.
What sports does Good Shepherd Lutheran Academy offer?
Good Shepherd Lutheran Academy offers 3 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Soccer and Track and Field.
When is the application deadline for Good Shepherd Lutheran Academy?
The application deadline for Good Shepherd Lutheran Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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