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#56 of 65 private schools in RI
Good Shepherd Catholic School
Elementary School · Woonsocket, RI
A private elementary school in Woonsocket, RI serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
1210 MENDON RD, Woonsocket, RI 02895
- 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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 RI.
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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 RI
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. RI average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Good Shepherd Catholic School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 51Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 21Minimal Transit
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,928/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Woonsocket), 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
$58,579
Median home value
$267,900
Median rent
$1,116/mo
College educated
18.6%
Homeownership
38.2%
Poverty rate
19.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02895; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gr Woonsocket Catholic RegionalPrivate · tuition | 5.1private | PK–8 | 0.0 mi | 176 | Compare → |
| Leo A. Savoie SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | K–5 | 0.2 mi | 314 | Compare → |
| Pothier-citizens Elem CampusEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 799 | Compare → |
| Rise Prep Mayoral AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.6 | K–8 | 1.3 mi | 477 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Good Shepherd Catholic School is listed in Woonsocket, RI; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Good Shepherd Catholic School
Good Shepherd Catholic School is a private elementary school in Woonsocket, RI, serving approximately 176 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #56 of 65 private schools in RI.
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 176 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Good Shepherd Catholic School?
The student-teacher ratio at Good Shepherd Catholic School is 15.2:1. 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 RI?
Good Shepherd Catholic School ranks #56 of 65 private schools in RI.
What is Good Shepherd Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?
Good Shepherd Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 176
- Gender Split
- 47% M / 53% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Providence County
- Phone
- (401) 762-1095
- Area population (ZIP 02895)
- 43,081
- Area average commute
- 28.6 min
- Area median age
- 35.7
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 02895; 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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