Good Shepherd Montessori School
Christian (nondenominational) · Montessori · Grades Pre-K–11
Port Barre, LA
118 Ashton, Port Barre, LA 70577
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- A-Years serving families
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 86% of Montessori schools nationwide
- Serving families in Port Barre since at least 2011
Good Shepherd Montessori School is a Montessori school in Port Barre, Louisiana, for students from pre-K through 11th grade. It has about 25 students and around 4 students per teacher, smaller classes than 86% of Montessori schools nationwide. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school supports homeschooling families. Students attend about 6 hours a day, 177 days a year. Louisiana has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–11
- Students
- 25
- Teachers
- 5.8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 4.3
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 10 girls, 15 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Christian (nondenominational)
- Program
- Montessori
- School day
- About 6 hours
- School year
- 177 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 0% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Supports homeschooling
- Yes, a main role of this school
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 86% of Montessori schools nationwide (4 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 81% of Montessori schools nationwide.
- Compared with 138 Montessori schools nationwide.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Louisiana
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Good Shepherd Montessori School whether it takes part.
- LA GATOR Scholarship Program · Voucher or scholarship
- Tuition Donation Credit Program · Tax-credit scholarship
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 Montessori School
What grades does Good Shepherd Montessori School serve?
Good Shepherd Montessori School serves grades Pre-K–11.
How many students attend Good Shepherd Montessori School?
About 25 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Good Shepherd Montessori School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Louisiana has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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