Good Shepherd Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
San Diego, CA
8180 Gold Coast Dr, San Diego, CA 92126
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- A-Years serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- Serving families in San Diego since at least 2011
Good Shepherd Catholic School is a Catholic parish school in San Diego, California, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 229 students and around 17 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of San Diego. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 229
- Teachers
- 13.4 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 17.1
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 113 girls, 116 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Parish school
- Diocese
- Diocese of San Diego
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
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How it compares
- Larger than 56% of Catholic elementary schools in California.
- Compared with 416 Catholic elementary schools in California.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Good Shepherd Catholic School
What grades does Good Shepherd Catholic School serve?
Good Shepherd Catholic School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Good Shepherd Catholic School?
About 229 students, with 17 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Good Shepherd Catholic School?
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