Good Shepherd School is a unique Catholic community dedicated to the spiritual development of the whole child.
Serving 300 students from several Twin Cities communities, its teachers and administrators strive to foster the moral, intellectual, emotional, social and physical growth of each individual by providing quality Catholic education.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked MN School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 327 students
- Average class size: 24 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Good Shepherd School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1959
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
327 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
4%
State avg.: 23%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
Average Class Size
24 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
gray uniform pants, plaid jumper, white shirt
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Associate
Julie Starosta
Sports
Total Sports Offered
3 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
7 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Boy ScoutsChess Club
Girl ScoutsLego Robotics
Math ClubRunning Club
Ski Club
School Notes
- Good Shepherd School Offers: * Full Day Kindergarten * 24 students in a classroom * Before and After School Care Program * Principal with over 25 years experience in education* 15 of 18 teachers with Master's Degree * Comprehensive Computer Lab * Music, Phy. Ed, Spanish, and Computer classes * Opportunities for one-on-one tutoring * Hot Lunch Program * Numerous clubs, sports teams, and activities * A fun and challenging place to learn
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does Good Shepherd School offer?
Good Shepherd School offers 3 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Soccer and Volleyball.
What is Good Shepherd School's ranking?
Good Shepherd School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees and Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Good Shepherd School?
The application deadline for Good Shepherd School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Good Shepherd School is Breck School (1.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Peacefull Valley Montessori Academy Golden Valley (0.6 miles away)
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Location
Miles
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Peacefull Valley Montessori Academy Golden Valley ![Peacefull Valley Montessori Academy Golden Valley Photo]( "Peacefull Valley Montessori Academy Golden Valley Photo")
Montessori School
6501 Country Club Dr
Minneapolis, MN 55427
(763) 208-7581
Minneapolis, MN 55427
(763) 208-7581
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 171 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
Calvary Prekindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Other Lutheran)
7520 Golden Valley Road
Minneapolis, MN 55427
(763) 545-5933
Minneapolis, MN 55427
(763) 545-5933
0.8 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 70 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 1
Breck School ![Breck School Photo - Parents and caregivers provide an integral volunteer source for our school community. We believe in a strong home-to-school partnership.]( "Breck School Photo - Parents and caregivers provide an integral volunteer source for our school community. We believe in a strong home-to-school partnership.")
(Episcopal)
123 Ottawa Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55422
(763) 381-8201
Minneapolis, MN 55422
(763) 381-8201
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,216 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 18 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1001 Boone Ave. N.
Minneapolis, MN 55427
(952) 737-6900
Minneapolis, MN 55427
(952) 737-6900
1.4 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 91 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition listed
2501 Highway 100
Minneapolis, MN 55416
(952) 927-4176
Minneapolis, MN 55416
(952) 927-4176
1.7 miles
Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 25 | Extracurrculars: 45 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Breck School ![Breck School Photo - Parents and caregivers provide an integral volunteer source for our school community. We believe in a strong home-to-school partnership.]( "Breck School Photo - Parents and caregivers provide an integral volunteer source for our school community. We believe in a strong home-to-school partnership.")
(Episcopal)
123 Ottawa Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55422
(763) 381-8201
Minneapolis, MN 55422
(763) 381-8201
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,216 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 18 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1001 Boone Ave. N.
Minneapolis, MN 55427
(952) 737-6900
Minneapolis, MN 55427
(952) 737-6900
1.4 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 91 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition listed
2501 Highway 100
Minneapolis, MN 55416
(952) 927-4176
Minneapolis, MN 55416
(952) 927-4176
1.7 miles
Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 25 | Extracurrculars: 45 Tuition listed
Groves Academy ![Groves Academy Photo - Groves Academy is a renowned place of learning that nurtures and encourages brilliance within students with learning challenges. We understand the emotional pain that results when a child is struggling to learn. Our goal is to empower students entering 1st-12th grades to gain the skills and confidence they need to achieve lasting success.]( "Groves Academy Photo - Groves Academy is a renowned place of learning that nurtures and encourages brilliance within students with learning challenges. We understand the emotional pain that results when a child is struggling to learn. Our goal is to empower students entering 1st-12th grades to gain the skills and confidence they need to achieve lasting success.")
Special Education School
3200 Highway 100 S
Minneapolis, MN 55416
(952) 920-6377
Minneapolis, MN 55416
(952) 920-6377
2.3 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 277 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bais Yaakov High School
All-girls (Jewish)
4221 Sunset Blvd
Minneapolis, MN 55416
(952) 915-9117
Minneapolis, MN 55416
(952) 915-9117
2.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 48 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Breck School ![Breck School Photo - Parents and caregivers provide an integral volunteer source for our school community. We believe in a strong home-to-school partnership.]( "Breck School Photo - Parents and caregivers provide an integral volunteer source for our school community. We believe in a strong home-to-school partnership.")
(Episcopal)
123 Ottawa Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55422
(763) 381-8201
Minneapolis, MN 55422
(763) 381-8201
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,216 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 18 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1001 Boone Ave. N.
Minneapolis, MN 55427
(952) 737-6900
Minneapolis, MN 55427
(952) 737-6900
1.4 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 91 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition listed
2501 Highway 100
Minneapolis, MN 55416
(952) 927-4176
Minneapolis, MN 55416
(952) 927-4176
1.7 miles
Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 25 | Extracurrculars: 45 Tuition listed
King Of Grace Lutheran School ![King Of Grace Lutheran School Photo - View of King of Grace from Duluth Street.]( "King Of Grace Lutheran School Photo - View of King of Grace from Duluth Street.")
(Other Lutheran)
6000 Duluth Street
Minneapolis, MN 55422
(763) 546-3131
Minneapolis, MN 55422
(763) 546-3131
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 195 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 8
4330 Cedar Lake Road S
Minneapolis, MN 55416
(952) 381-3500
Minneapolis, MN 55416
(952) 381-3500
1.9 miles
Gr: K-8 | 171 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Peacefull Valley Montessori Academy Golden Valley ![Peacefull Valley Montessori Academy Golden Valley Photo]( "Peacefull Valley Montessori Academy Golden Valley Photo")
Montessori School
6501 Country Club Dr
Minneapolis, MN 55427
(763) 208-7581
Minneapolis, MN 55427
(763) 208-7581
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 171 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
Calvary Prekindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Other Lutheran)
7520 Golden Valley Road
Minneapolis, MN 55427
(763) 545-5933
Minneapolis, MN 55427
(763) 545-5933
0.8 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 70 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 1
Breck School ![Breck School Photo - Parents and caregivers provide an integral volunteer source for our school community. We believe in a strong home-to-school partnership.]( "Breck School Photo - Parents and caregivers provide an integral volunteer source for our school community. We believe in a strong home-to-school partnership.")
(Episcopal)
123 Ottawa Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55422
(763) 381-8201
Minneapolis, MN 55422
(763) 381-8201
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,216 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 18 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
King Of Grace Lutheran School ![King Of Grace Lutheran School Photo - View of King of Grace from Duluth Street.]( "King Of Grace Lutheran School Photo - View of King of Grace from Duluth Street.")
(Other Lutheran)
6000 Duluth Street
Minneapolis, MN 55422
(763) 546-3131
Minneapolis, MN 55422
(763) 546-3131
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 195 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 8
Holy Family Academy
(Catholic)
5925 W Lake Street
Minneapolis, MN 55416
(952) 925-9193
Minneapolis, MN 55416
(952) 925-9193
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 203 students Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 20-29%)
6125 Olson Memorial Hwy
Minneapolis, MN 55422
(763) 279-4161
Minneapolis, MN 55422
(763) 279-4161
0.7 miles
Gr: 11-12 | 154 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
(Math: 57% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5430 Glenwood Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55422
(952) 988-5100
Minneapolis, MN 55422
(952) 988-5100
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 792 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
(Math: 29% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2025 Texas Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55426
(952) 928-6300
Minneapolis, MN 55426
(952) 928-6300
1.1 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 965 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Charter School
(Math: ≥50%)
5920 Golden Valley Rd
Minneapolis, MN 55422
(952) 228-1097
Minneapolis, MN 55422
(952) 228-1097
1.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 75 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
(Math: 46% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6500 W 26th St
Minneapolis, MN 55426
(952) 928-6600
Minneapolis, MN 55426
(952) 928-6600
1.4 miles
Gr: K-5 | 435 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
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