Good Shepherd Lutheran School in Albany, OR, offers co–ed early childhood programs serving preschool students in a small city community.
Founded in 1967, the school enrolls 56 students with an average class size of 13 and a student–teacher ratio of 56:1.
The school operates under the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America affiliation and is a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Education Association.
Tuition information is available upon inquiry, and the school provides a summer school program.
Located in a small city locale, Good Shepherd Lutheran School maintains a casual dress code for its early learning environment.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 56 students
- Average class size: 13 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1967
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
56 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Average Class Size
13 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Tuition varies per class
Summer Program Cost Notes
Tuition varies per class
Admissions Director
Katy Garletts
Admissions Associate
Stephanie Sitler
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Good Shepherd Lutheran School often compared to?
Good Shepherd Lutheran School is often viewed alongside schools like Albany Christian School, Central Valley Christian School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Good Shepherd Lutheran School?
The application deadline for Good Shepherd Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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