Very Good
#410 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Top 23% of private schools
Good Shepherd Catholic School
Elementary School
2727 MATTISON LN, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
Enrollment
163
Student-Teacher
7.1:1
Score
7.1
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
163
Student-Teacher
7.1:1
Score
7.1
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
California private schools
#410 of 1,787
In Santa Cruz
#2 of 8
public schools
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Good Shepherd Catholic School
Elementary School in Santa Cruz · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Good Shepherd Catholic School
Good Shepherd Catholic School is a private elementary school in Santa Cruz, CA. Good Shepherd Catholic School serves approximately 163 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 7.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Good Shepherd Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #410 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
- This school 7.1 · Very Good
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 163 students, Good Shepherd Catholic School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 7.1:1 students to teachers, Good Shepherd Catholic School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Good Shepherd Catholic School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Good Shepherd Catholic School compares to 23 public schools serving similar grades in Santa Cruz, CA
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Good Shepherd Catholic School (this school) | 7.1 |
| Ocean Alternative Education Center | 7.4 |
| Tierra Pacifica Charter | 6.7 |
| Green Acres Elementary | 8.1 |
| Live Oak Elementary | 7.5 |
| De Laveaga Elementary | 6.8 |
| Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary | 5.4 |
| Shoreline Middle | 7.6 |
| Del Mar Elementary | 6.7 |
| Branciforte Middle | 7.4 |
| Gault Elementary | 6.0 |
| Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-Monarch | 6.7 |
| Ark Independent Studies | 4.9 |
| Alternative Family Education | 5.8 |
| Happy Valley Elementary | 8.4 |
| Mission Hill Middle | 6.8 |
| Santa Cruz County Community | 6.9 |
| Santa Cruz County Special Education | 4.8 |
| Santa Cruz County Court | — |
| Brook Knoll Elementary | 7.0 |
| Bay View Elementary | 6.1 |
Showing 20 of 23 schools. View all schools in Santa Cruz
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat This Rating Measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CA.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in CA
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
2727 MATTISON LN, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Good Shepherd Catholic School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Green Acres Elementary (rated 8.1/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Live Oak Elementary (rated 7.5/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Ocean Alternative Education Center (rated 7.4/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Santa Cruz, see our Santa Cruz schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.8 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Ocean Alternative Education Center Santa Cruz | 0.7 mi | 7.4 |
| Tierra Pacifica Charter Santa Cruz | 0.7 mi | 6.7 |
| MIDTOWN MONTESSORI Santa Cruz | 0.7 mi | — |
| Green Acres Elementary Santa Cruz | 0.7 mi | 8.1 |
| Live Oak Elementary Santa Cruz | 0.8 mi | 7.5 |
| Soquel High Soquel | 0.9 mi | 7.6 |
| THE BAY SCHOOL Santa Cruz | 1.0 mi | 7.4 |
| Soquel Elementary Soquel | 0.9 mi | 6.9 |
| VHM CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Santa Cruz | 1.0 mi | 6.1 |
| Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary Santa Cruz | 1.3 mi | 5.4 |
| Harbor High Santa Cruz | 1.0 mi | 6.9 |
| VHM Christian School Santa Cruz | 1.1 mi | — |
| Opal Cliffs Capitola | 1.3 mi | — |
| Shoreline Middle Santa Cruz | 1.4 mi | 7.6 |
| De Laveaga Elementary Santa Cruz | 1.2 mi | 6.8 |
| Main Street Elementary Soquel | 1.3 mi | 7.2 |
| Del Mar Elementary Santa Cruz | 1.5 mi | 6.7 |
| New Brighton Middle Capitola | 1.6 mi | 6.2 |
| SANTA CRUZ CHILDRENS SCHOOL Santa Cruz | 1.8 mi | 4.5 |
| Santa Cruz Children's School Santa Cruz | 1.8 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 95065 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$142,768
Median Home Value
$1,192,200
Median Rent
$2,618/mo
Population
8,031
College Educated
49.6%
Homeownership
69.9%
Avg Commute
23.8 min
Poverty Rate
8.5%
Median Age
43.1
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| BETHANY LUTHERAN SCHOOL Long Beach, CA | 7.1 |
| Bellevue-Santa Fe Charter San Luis Obispo, CA | 7.1 |
| MANHATTAN ACADEMY Manhattan Beach, CA | 7.1 |
| MONTESSORI ELEMENTARY & MIDDLE SCHOOL OF TRACY Tracy, CA | 7.1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Good Shepherd Catholic School
What grades does Good Shepherd Catholic School serve?
Good Shepherd Catholic School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Good Shepherd Catholic School?
Good Shepherd Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 163 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Good Shepherd Catholic School?
The student-teacher ratio at Good Shepherd Catholic School is 7.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Good Shepherd Catholic School rank in CA?
Good Shepherd Catholic School ranks #410 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is Good Shepherd Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?
Good Shepherd Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Good Shepherd Catholic School a private school?
Yes, Good Shepherd Catholic School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Good Shepherd Catholic School a religious school?
Good Shepherd Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 163
- Gender Split
- 49% M / 51% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Santa Cruz County
- Phone
- (831) 476-4000
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