Good Shepherd Montessori School was founded in 1993 by Karleen and Carroll Wyble to serve families searching for a quality educational and spiritual program responsive to the individual and developmental needs of the child.
We welcome students, Pre-K3 to 12th grade, regardless of race, ancestry, color, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, or handicapping conditions to all of the rights, privileges, programs and activities of the school.
Good Shepherd Montessori uses the Montessori Method in teaching. The Montessori Method aims to develop the potential of the student by means of a well-ordered environment, specially trained teachers, and uniquely designed learning materials.
The learning materials are categorized into the various areas of Practical Life, Sensorial, Language, Math, Science, and Geography.
The tasks are programmed so that each new step is built on what the student has already mastered, thereby building his confidence, independence and self-esteem.
Music, poetry, and foreign languages are a part of each day.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 26 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
26 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
9%
State avg.: 22%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Good Shepherd Montessori School?
The application deadline for Good Shepherd Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Good Shepherd Montessori School is Family Worship Christian Academy (7.6 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Grades
Students
Grades: PK-12 | 212 students 7.6 miles 386 Compress Rd
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-1563
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-1563
7.6
PK-12
212
Opelousas Catholic School
(Catholic)
Grades: PK-12 | 605 students 7.8 miles 428 E Prudhomme St
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-5404
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-5404
7.8
PK-12
605
Berchmans Academy of the Sacred Heart
All-boys (Catholic)
Grades: PK-12 | 157 students 10.2 miles 1821 Academy Road
Grand Coteau, LA 70541
(337) 662-5275
Grand Coteau, LA 70541
(337) 662-5275
10.2
PK-12
157
Grades: PK-8 | 345 students 11.3 miles 180 Church St
Grand Coteau, LA 70541
(337) 662-3325
Grand Coteau, LA 70541
(337) 662-3325
11.3
PK-8
345
Grades: PK-12 | 434 students 11.4 miles 186 Westminster Drive
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 948-8607
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 948-8607
11.4
PK-12
434
School Reviews
5 5/17/2016
Loved this school when I went there 7th and 8th grade. It's a nice small school with wonderful teachers who know you on a personal level and can therefore easily cater to your needs.
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