Good Shepherd School opened its doors in the fall of 1998 and provides a Catholic Education for students in grades Kindergarten through Eighth Grade.
Good Shepherd Catholic School's mission is to provide a Catholic education inspiring all members of the school community to Live, Learn and Love as Jesus taught.
The mission of our catholic school system in the archdiocese of kanas city, in partnership with the family and church, is to assure that our students will be actively helped to come to know christ, and lovingly helped to become active, loyal members of the catholic church.
Within our community of faith, students will develop a catholic value structure and learn to contribute positively to their church parish and society as witnessed by the leadership and service.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 332 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
332 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
16%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Good Shepherd School opened its doors in the fall of 1998 and provides a Catholic Education for students in grades Kindergarten through Eighth Grade. Good Shepherd Catholic School's mission is to provide a Catholic education inspiring all members of the school community to Live, Learn and Love as Jesus taught. The mission of our catholic school system in the archdiocese of kanas city, in partnership with the family and church, is to assure that our students will be actively helped to come to know christ, and lovingly helped to become active, loyal members of the catholic church. Within our community of faith, students will develop a catholic value structure and learn to contribute positively to their church parish and society as witnessed by the leadership and service.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Good Shepherd School?
The application deadline for Good Shepherd School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Good Shepherd School located?
Good Shepherd School is located in the Fairway Hills neighborhood of Shawnee, KS.
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