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#199 of 378 private schools in MD
Good Shepherd Catholic School
Elementary School
800 AIKEN AVE, Perryville, MD 21903
Enrollment
83
Student-Teacher
7.2:1
Score
6.3
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
83
Student-Teacher
7.2:1
Score
6.3
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
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#199 of 378
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Good Shepherd Catholic School
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About Good Shepherd Catholic School
Good Shepherd Catholic School is a private elementary school in Perryville, MD. Good Shepherd Catholic School serves approximately 83 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 7.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Good Shepherd Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #199 of 378 private schools in MD.
- This school 6.3 · Average
- MD avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 83 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 7.2:1 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 the 3 public schools in Perryville, MD
Student Demographics
All Schools in Perryville
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Good Shepherd Catholic School (this school) | 6.3 |
| Perryville Middle | 6.8 |
| Perryville Elementary | 4.1 |
| Perryville High | 6.5 |
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 MD.
Data Unavailable
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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
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
800 AIKEN AVE, Perryville, MD 21903
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Good Shepherd Catholic School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Bakerfield Elementary (rated 7.8/10, 6.6 miles away, in nearby Aberdeen), which scores notably higher. Another option is Bainbridge Elementary (rated 7.6/10, 2.7 miles away, in nearby Port Deposit), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Charlestown Elementary (rated 7.0/10, 4.6 miles away, in nearby Charlestown), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Perryville, see our Perryville schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 6.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Perryville Middle Perryville | 0.1 mi | 6.8 |
| Perryville Elementary Perryville | 0.1 mi | 4.1 |
| Perryville High Perryville | 1.1 mi | 6.5 |
| Meadowvale Elementary Havre De Grace | 2.0 mi | 5.6 |
| Havre de Grace Elementary Havre De Grace | 2.3 mi | 6.7 |
| Havre de Grace Middle Havre De Grace | 2.3 mi | 6.5 |
| Havre de Grace High Havre De Grace | 2.3 mi | 6.6 |
| Bainbridge Elementary Port Deposit | 2.7 mi | 7.6 |
| GREAT COMMISSION CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Havre De Grace | 4.2 mi | — |
| BETHEL CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Havre De Grace | 4.3 mi | 5.3 |
| Roye-Williams Elementary Havre De Grace | 4.8 mi | 6.6 |
| Charlestown Elementary Charlestown | 4.6 mi | 7.0 |
| WEST NOTTINGHAM ACADEMY Colora | 7.1 mi | 9.1 |
| Halls Cross Roads Elementary Aberdeen | 6.3 mi | 5.4 |
| Aberdeen Middle Aberdeen | 6.2 mi | 5.0 |
| Center for Educational Opportunity Aberdeen | 6.4 mi | 6.5 |
| Swan Creek School Aberdeen | 6.4 mi | 4.6 |
| Rising Sun Elementary Rising Sun | 7.9 mi | 6.9 |
| Aberdeen High Aberdeen | 6.5 mi | 6.0 |
| Bakerfield Elementary Aberdeen | 6.6 mi | 7.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 21903 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$77,500
Median Home Value
$271,700
Median Rent
$1,053/mo
Population
5,679
College Educated
21.6%
Homeownership
75.9%
Avg Commute
27.7 min
Poverty Rate
12.1%
Median Age
43
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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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES 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
- Phone
- (410) 642-6465
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