Good Shepherd
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–6
Golden Valley, MN
145 Jersey Ave S, Golden Valley, MN 55426
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- A-Years serving families
- BDiversity
What stands out
- The only Catholic school in Golden Valley
- Serving families in Golden Valley since at least 2011
Good Shepherd is a Catholic parish school in Golden Valley, Minnesota, for students from pre-K through 6th grade. It has about 289 students and around 15 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of St. Paul-Minneapolis. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 165 days a year. Minnesota has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–6
- Students
- 289
- Teachers
- 19 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 15.2
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 141 girls, 148 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Parish school
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 165 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 84% of Catholic elementary schools in Minnesota.
- Compared with 128 Catholic elementary schools in Minnesota.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Minnesota
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Good Shepherd whether it takes part.
- K-12 Education Subtraction (private school tuition) · Tax credit or deduction
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
What grades does Good Shepherd serve?
Good Shepherd serves grades Pre-K–6.
How many students attend Good Shepherd?
About 289 students, with 15 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Good Shepherd?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Minnesota has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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