Marin Christian Academy vs. Good Shepherd Lutheran School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Marin Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
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Overview
Marin Christian Academy and Noah's Ark Preschool located in Novato, CA, provides one of the best Christian private school education in Marin County.
Visit our school and see how our curriculum, activities, and teachers challenge and prepare your child for success.
At Good Shepherd Lutheran School, our mission is to offer an enriched environment with academic excellence in a Christian setting.
Good Shepherd Lutheran School is a unique community in which children are nurtured while being given the foundation they need for life.
Whether they are in preschool or grade school, they are treated with respect and given guidance to help them make age appropriate decisions that will help them throughout their lives. Our program provides opportunities for academic, emotional, social, spiritual, and physical growth.
We believe that it is our duty to maintain the highest educational standards integrated with the teachings of God's Word.
Grades Offered
NS-12
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Year Founded
1979
1976
Students Body
Total Students
268 students
226 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
54%
10%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
85
71
Kindergarten Students
21
25
Grade 1 Students
23
14
Grade 2 Students
10
23
Grade 3 Students
23
23
Grade 4 Students
10
16
Grade 5 Students
23
-
Grade 6 Students
18
27
Grade 7 Students
14
27
Grade 8 Students
15
-
Grade 9 Students
9
-
Grade 10 Students
5
-
Grade 11 Students
6
-
Grade 12 Students
6
-
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
16 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
20%
1%
Average Class Size
15
18
Number of AP Classes
2
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Teacher : Student Ratio
1:30
1:14
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(Khaki pants and blue/maroon polo shirt)
(Khaki pants and blue/maroon polo shirt)
Formal
(GSLS logo shirt, khaki pants or skirt)
(GSLS logo shirt, khaki pants or skirt)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Please visit our website for additional tuition information.
Call to inquire
% on Financial Aid
n/a
25%
Admissions Director
Admissions Office
Soo Kim
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5
1
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
8
5
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Drama Club, Leadership & Speech Club, Math Enrichment, Mobile Maker, Music class, Physical Education, Running Club, Space Program
Extended Care, Preschool Gymnastics, Student Council, Student Greeters, Summer Camp