Good Shepherd Catholic School vs. Capital Day School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Good Shepherd Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kentucky for:
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Advanced Degrees
School History
Capital Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kentucky for:
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Extracurriculars
Overview
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.
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.
Grades Offered
NS-8
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
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Learning Programs Supported
Dyslexia, Language-based or Mild Learning Differences
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Year Founded
1860
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Students Body
Total Students
220 students
127 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
15%
10%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
60
29
Kindergarten Students
17
10
Grade 1 Students
22
21
Grade 2 Students
22
10
Grade 3 Students
17
5
Grade 4 Students
21
11
Grade 5 Students
21
14
Grade 6 Students
15
5
Grade 7 Students
19
9
Grade 8 Students
6
13
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
14 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
100%
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Average Class Size
18
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Teacher : Student Ratio
1:10
1:9
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(navy pants, blue or white polo shirts, blue sweatshirts/sweaters)
(navy pants, blue or white polo shirts, blue sweatshirts/sweaters)
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
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.
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Acceptance Rate
99%
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Admissions Director
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Lindsay Barnes
Sports
Total Sports Offered
6
5
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
4
14
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Band and Choir, Battle of the Books, Drama Club, Math Counts
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