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The Good Shepherd Catholic Montessori

Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–8

Cincinnati, OH

4460 Berwick St, Cincinnati, OH 45227

Overall grade: A+

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

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

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 86% of Catholic schools in Ohio
  • Serving families in Cincinnati since at least 2011

In Cincinnati, Ohio, The Good Shepherd Catholic Montessori is an independent Catholic school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 153 students attend, with roughly 9 students per teacher, smaller classes than 86% of Catholic elementary schools in Ohio. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. The school day runs about 7 hours, 179 days a year. Ohio has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
153
Teachers
17.3 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
8.8
Boys and girls
Coed · 84 girls, 69 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Independent Catholic school
Program
Montessori
School day
About 7 hours
School year
179 days

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 86% of Catholic elementary schools in Ohio (9 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 71% of Catholic elementary schools in Ohio.
    • Compared with 240 Catholic elementary schools in Ohio.

    Students by survey year

    160’11–12156’13–14151’15–16157’17–18162’19–20151’21–22153’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K48
    K24
    115
    215
    318
    414
    519
    618
    714
    816

    Student body

    White90%
    Two or more races8%
    Hispanic or Latino1%
    Asian1%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    Help paying tuition in Ohio

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask The Good Shepherd Catholic Montessori whether it takes part.

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    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?

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    Questions about The Good Shepherd Catholic Montessori

    What grades does The Good Shepherd Catholic Montessori serve?

    The Good Shepherd Catholic Montessori serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend The Good Shepherd Catholic Montessori?

    About 153 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at The Good Shepherd Catholic Montessori?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Ohio has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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