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#543 of 1,462 private schools in FL

Top 37% of private schools

Good Shepherd Catholic School

Elementary School

14187 SW 72ND ST, Miami, FL 33183

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

211

Student-Teacher

10.3:1

Score

6.8

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

211

Student-Teacher

10.3:1

Score

6.8

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

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#543 of 1,462

In Miami

#32 of 141

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About Good Shepherd Catholic School

Good Shepherd Catholic School is a private elementary school in Miami, FL. Good Shepherd Catholic School serves approximately 211 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Good Shepherd Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #543 of 1,462 private schools in FL.

How it comparesOn par with FL schools

6.8

This school 6.8 · Average
FL avg 6.6

What Parents Should Know

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.

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How Good Shepherd Catholic School compares to 256 public schools serving similar grades in Miami, FL

Student-Teacher Ratio

10.3:1

This School

18.4:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

211

This School

523

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

6.8

This School

7.0

Public Avg

Student Demographics

Hispanic 92.4% vs 0%

Black 4.3% vs 0%

White 0.9% vs 0%

Good Shepherd Catholic School Miami Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Good Shepherd Catholic School (this school)	—	211	10.3:1	6.8
KENDALE LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	0.6 mi	692	15.4:1	9.0
ACADEMIR CHARTER SCHOOL MIDDLE	1.0 mi	292	—:1	8.8
ACADEMIR PREPARATORY ACADEMY	1.0 mi	386	—:1	8.8
WINSTON PARK K-8 CENTER	1.0 mi	1,182	18.2:1	7.7
PINECREST ACADEMY (SOUTH CAMPUS)	1.2 mi	728	20.8:1	8.8
HOWARD D. MCMILLAN MIDDLE SCHOOL	1.3 mi	890	18.2:1	7.6
JANE S. ROBERTS K-8 CENTER	1.3 mi	622	14.8:1	8.7
BOWMAN ASHE/DOOLIN K-8 ACADEMY	1.3 mi	822	15.8:1	8.1
BENT TREE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	1.4 mi	441	11.6:1	8.8
ETHEL KOGER BECKHAM K-8 CENTER	1.5 mi	830	15.4:1	8.8
DANTE B. FASCELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	1.6 mi	401	16:1	8.3
CALUSA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	1.6 mi	754	16:1	8.8
OLIVER HOOVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	1.6 mi	617	14:1	7.6
ARCHIMEDEAN ACADEMY	1.7 mi	643	15.3:1	8.7
ARCHIMEDEAN MIDDLE CONSERVATORY	1.7 mi	329	13.7:1	9.1
CLAUDE PEPPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	1.8 mi	428	11.9:1	8.1
ROYAL GREEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	1.8 mi	403	13.9:1	6.8
SOMERSET PALMS ACADEMY	2.0 mi	315	18.5:1	9.4
PINECREST PREPARATORY ACADEMY	2.0 mi	518	20.7:1	7.7
PINECREST ACADEMY CHARTER MIDDLE SCHOOL	2.2 mi	490	18.1:1	8.8

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Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What 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 FL.

Classroom Attention

B+ 6.9 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 10.3:1

Instructional Commitment

A 9.3 / 10

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School Day Length 7.5 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,350

Diversity & Inclusion

C+ 3.7 / 10

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Diversity Index 14%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.4 / 10

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Enrollment 211

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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 FL

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Hispanic 92.4%

Black 4.3%

Two or More 2.4%

White 0.9%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

14187 SW 72ND ST, Miami, FL 33183

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Good Shepherd Catholic School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. KENDALE LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 9.0/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is ACADEMIR PREPARATORY ACADEMY (rated 8.8/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, PINECREST ACADEMY (SOUTH CAMPUS) (rated 8.8/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Miami, see our Miami schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.6 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
MOT ACADEMY Miami	0.5 mi	41	6.7
M.O.T. ACADEMY Miami	0.5 mi	41	6.7
KENDALE LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Miami	0.6 mi	692	9.0
HOLLYWOOD EDUCATION LITERACY PROJECT MIAMI Miami	0.8 mi	67	4.7
BRIGHT FUTURES PRESCHOOL Miami	0.9 mi	8	—
ACADEMIR CHARTER SCHOOL MIDDLE Miami	1.0 mi	292	8.8
ACADEMIR PREPARATORY ACADEMY Miami	1.0 mi	386	8.8
WINSTON PARK K-8 CENTER Miami	1.0 mi	1,182	7.7
MIAMI SUNSET SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Miami	1.0 mi	1,065	4.8
PINECREST ACADEMY (SOUTH CAMPUS) Miami	1.2 mi	728	8.8
HOWARD D. MCMILLAN MIDDLE SCHOOL Miami	1.3 mi	890	7.6
JANE S. ROBERTS K-8 CENTER Miami	1.3 mi	622	8.7
MIAMI BAPTIST SCHOOL Miami	1.4 mi	24	—
BENT TREE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Miami	1.4 mi	441	8.8
BOWMAN ASHE/DOOLIN K-8 ACADEMY Miami	1.3 mi	822	8.1
LITTLE PROMISES DAYCARELEARNING CENTER Miami	1.4 mi	6	—
ETHEL KOGER BECKHAM K-8 CENTER Miami	1.5 mi	830	8.8
CALUSA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Miami	1.6 mi	754	8.8
VICTORIA'S PLAYHOUSE PRE-K Miami	1.6 mi	10	—
OLIVER HOOVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Miami	1.6 mi	617	7.6

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 33183 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$67,741

Median Home Value

$372,000

Median Rent

$1,880/mo

Population

33,811

College Educated

30.9%

Homeownership

68.5%

Avg Commute

32 min

Poverty Rate

11.3%

Median Age

47.8

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School	Enrollment	Rating
BLESSED TRINITY CATHOLIC SCHOOL Virginia Gardens, FL	167	6.8
HIGHPOINT ACADEMY Miami, FL	255	6.8
JEWISH ACADEMY Hollywood, FL	206	6.8
ST JUDE CATHEDRAL SCHOOL St. Petersburg, FL	271	6.8
THE FIRST UNITED METHODIST SCHOOL CENTER Brooksville, FL	128	6.8
YOUNG LEADERS ACADEMY K-8 North Miami Beach, FL	139	6.8

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 211 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Good Shepherd Catholic School?

The student-teacher ratio at Good Shepherd Catholic School is 10.3:1. 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 FL?

Good Shepherd Catholic School ranks #543 of 1,462 private schools in FL.

What is Good Shepherd Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?

Good Shepherd Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 14 Car-Dependent
Transit Score: 33 Some Transit
Bike Score: 44 Somewhat Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 211
Gender Split: 49% M / 51% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10.3:1
Teachers (FTE): 21
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 7.5 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Large Suburb
County: Miami-Dade County
Phone: (305) 385-7002

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