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Good Shepherd Lutheran Academy

525 63rd St
Downers Grove, IL 60516
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

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

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
3 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
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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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

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Downers Grove, IL is $11,236 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

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