Capital Day School vs. Good Shepherd Catholic School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Capital Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kentucky for:
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Extracurriculars
Good Shepherd Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kentucky for:
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Advanced Degrees
School History
Overview
Capital Day School is dedicated to providing an accelerated and enriched curriculum that inspires academic excellence.
By instilling a strong sense of responsibility to others and to one's self, Capital Day School promotes intellectual, cultural, physical, and social growth for each student.
Capital Day School fosters a love of learning in a positive, nurturing, and safe environment.
Good Shepherd Catholic School provides a Christ-centered education for students in grades Preschool--8th grade. We offer a strong academic curriculum enriched with Music, Art, P.E., Library, and Spanish as well as a variety of extra-curricular activities.
Grades Offered
PK-8
NS-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
n/a
Dyslexia, Language-based or Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded
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1860
Students Body
Total Students
127 students
220 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
10%
15%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
29
60
Kindergarten Students
10
17
Grade 1 Students
21
22
Grade 2 Students
10
22
Grade 3 Students
5
17
Grade 4 Students
11
21
Grade 5 Students
14
21
Grade 6 Students
5
15
Grade 7 Students
9
19
Grade 8 Students
13
6
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
22 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
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100%
Average Class Size
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18
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:9
1:10
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
(navy pants, blue or white polo shirts, blue sweatshirts/sweaters)
(navy pants, blue or white polo shirts, blue sweatshirts/sweaters)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
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Discounts are available for new K-8 students, for families of Good Shepherd parish, and for families with multiple children enrolled in K-8. GSS also accepts CCAP and some families may be eligible for additional tuition assistance.
Acceptance Rate
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99%
Admissions Director
Lindsay Barnes
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
5
6
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
14
4
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
8th Grade Retreat, Chess Club, Community Service, Duke TIP, Governer's Cup, KUNA, KYA, National Geographic Bee, School Wide Interdisciplinary Unit, Science Club, Spelling Bee, Student Council, World Language, Young Authors
Band and Choir, Battle of the Books, Drama Club, Math Counts