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#199 of 378 private schools in MD

Good Shepherd Catholic School

Elementary School · Perryville, MD

A private elementary school in Perryville, MD serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.

Private

800 AIKEN AVE, Perryville, MD 21903

  • 7.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

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 MD.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A-8.1 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio7.2:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C+3.8 / 10
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School Day Length6.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,170
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+6.5 / 10
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Diversity Index42%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B-5.1 / 10
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Enrollment83
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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 MD

Test scores

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The neighborhood

Where Good Shepherd Catholic School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

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Getting around & local context

  • Walk 46Car-Dependent
  • Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,573/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Perryville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$77,500

Median home value

$271,700

Median rent

$1,053/mo

College educated

21.6%

Homeownership

75.9%

Poverty rate

12.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21903; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White74.7%
Hispanic9.6%
Two or More9.6%
Asian4.8%
Black1.2%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Perryville ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.1PK–50.1 mi424Compare →
Meadowvale ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.6PK–52.0 mi544Compare →
Havre De Grace ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.7PK–52.3 mi603Compare →
Bainbridge ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.6PK–52.7 mi278Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Good Shepherd Catholic School is listed in Perryville, MD; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Good Shepherd Catholic School

Good Shepherd Catholic School is a private elementary school in Perryville, MD, serving approximately 83 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 7.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #199 of 378 private schools in MD.

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 Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Good Shepherd Catholic School?

Good Shepherd Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 83 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Good Shepherd Catholic School is 7.2:1. 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 MD?

Good Shepherd Catholic School ranks #199 of 378 private schools in MD.

What is Good Shepherd Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?

Good Shepherd Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
83
Gender Split
45% M / 55% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
12
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.5 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Cecil County
Area population (ZIP 21903)
5,679
Area average commute
27.7 min
Area median age
43
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 21903; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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