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Good Shepherd Montessori School

Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–8

South Bend, IN

1101 E Jefferson Blvd, South Bend, IN 46617

Overall grade: A+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A+Class size
  • A-Years serving families
  • A-Diversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 87% of Catholic schools in Indiana
  • Growing: enrollment up 48% since 2011–12
  • Serving families in South Bend since at least 2011

In South Bend, Indiana, Good Shepherd Montessori School is an independent Catholic school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 148 students attend, with roughly 10 students per teacher, smaller classes than 87% of Catholic elementary schools in Indiana. Enrollment is up about 48% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Ft. Wayne-South Bend. The school day runs about 7 hours, 171 days a year. Indiana has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
148
Teachers
15.1 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
9.8
Boys and girls
Coed · 89 girls, 59 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Independent Catholic school
Program
Montessori
School day
About 7 hours
School year
171 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 87% of Catholic elementary schools in Indiana (10 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 75% of Catholic elementary schools in Indiana.
    • Compared with 134 Catholic elementary schools in Indiana.

    Students by survey year

    100’11–12124’13–14139’15–16143’17–18148’19–20128’21–22148’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K28
    K20
    116
    219
    39
    418
    523
    68
    717
    818

    Student body

    White76%
    Hispanic or Latino14%
    Black4%
    Two or more races3%
    Asian2%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1%

    Member of

    • American Montessori Society

    Help paying tuition in Indiana

    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.

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    Questions about Good Shepherd Montessori School

    What grades does Good Shepherd Montessori School serve?

    Good Shepherd Montessori School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend Good Shepherd Montessori School?

    About 148 students, with 10 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. Indiana has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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