The mission of Good Shepherd Catholic Montessori School is to offer an outstanding education to children ages 3-14 in an atmosphere faithful to the teachings of the Catholic Church.
Good Shepherd Catholic Montessori School uniquely integrates the proven success of a Montessori education with children's spiritual and moral formation.
Using the philosophy and techniques of the Montessori approach, including religious education through the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, we enable your child to develop as a well-integrated human being: spiritually, intellectually, socially, physically, and emotionally.
Good Shepherd Catholic Montessori strives to make its unique educational opportunities affordable to many families who could not otherwise afford a private Montessori education.
We accomplish this by carefully controlling tuition costs, offering significant sibling discounts, and working to enlarge an existing scholarship fund.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 199 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Dyslexia, Verbal Processing, Speech, some autism
Year Founded
1998
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
199 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
3%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
60%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Sports
Total Sports Offered
3 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
4 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Boy Scouts, Choir, Destination Imagination, Drama Club
School Notes
- Good Shepherd Catholic Montessori uses some of the best educational practices:
- Excellence in Writing: a superb program to help children develop strong writing skills
- Spanish: all children take 3 Spanish classes per week starting at age 3
- Orton-Gillingham Language: our teachers have special training to apply this premier method for systematic instruction in spelling and reading.
- Arts Residencies: an annual program with the Ohio Arts Council brings artists of various disciplines to our school for multi-week residencies with students
- Orff Music Program: a hands-on approach to music education
- Virtues Program: to help our students develop life-long habits of virtue Plus much more
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does The Good Shepherd Catholic Montessori offer?
The Good Shepherd Catholic Montessori offers 3 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Soccer and Volleyball.
When is the application deadline for The Good Shepherd Catholic Montessori?
The application deadline for The Good Shepherd Catholic Montessori is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is The Good Shepherd Catholic Montessori located?
The Good Shepherd Catholic Montessori is located in the Madisonville neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH. There are 4 other private schools located in Madisonville.
School Reviews
5 3/16/2017
What a fantastic school to learn, play and grow! Love the outdoor campus
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