Good Shepherd Episcopal School

Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School | Grade Pre-K-8

4207 Forest Hill Ave, Richmond, VA

Forest Hill Neighborhood

3.9

4.6

152 Students

A+

Niche Grade

Good Shepherd Episcopal School is a private school located along Forest Hill Avenue that focuses on location-based learning within the Forest Hill community and values outdoor education. The K-8 school offers classes for approximately 90 students with a 8:1 student to teacher ratio and is accredited by the Virginia Association of Independent Schools. All teachers have a bachelor’s degree, with nearly half who’ve earned a master’s degree. The school is divided into Kindergarten, the lower school (grades 1 through 4) and the middle school (grades 5 through 8). The school’s philosophy is three-fold, focusing on community, diversity and possibility. According to the school’s website, its mission is “to inspire each child to achieve academic excellence within a diverse, nurturing community that builds character and fosters respect for one another and our shared environment, locally and globally.” Enrichment classes include computer science and technology, physical education, Spanish and the Lego robotics team. Students also experience immersive programs for studio art, performing arts and a STEAM-based makerspace. Taking a tour or visiting an open house is part of the application-based admissions process. Once a student is accepted, families can apply for financial aid.

School Details

Head of School
Ken Seward

Student Teacher Ratio
6:1

Annual Tuition
$15,750

Religious Affiliation
Episcopal

A+

Academics

A+

Teachers

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Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

6:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Part Time Teachers

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Male

57.9%

Female

42.1%

White

71.4%

Black

11.9%

Two or more races

7.9%

Asian

4.8%

Hispanic

This School’s Reviews

3.0 NicheUser

10/11/2014

Again, it's not the worst or the best

2.0 NicheUser

10/11/2014

There weren't many opportunities for clubs or anything of that sort. There were some, but the wasn't a bunch.

3.0 NicheUser

10/11/2014

It's not the worst or the best by any means

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5.0 parent

6/13/2024

This is the private school for people who never expected to choose private school. It is so welcoming, warm, progressive, and low-key with actual racial and socioeconomic diversity. My son has flourished here and two weeks into summer break is already talking about when he can go back to school. He...

5.0 parent

2/13/2020

GSES is such a wonderful school! We are beyond grateful to have found it.

5.0 parent

12/3/2019

My son has been at Good Shepherd for three years and we've been very happy. He has had made great friends in the small classes, and gets plenty of attention from the dedicated teaching staff. He also loves the "perks" like the outdoors program, where they walk over to nearby Forest Hill park and dow...

5.0 parent

12/3/2019

GSES is amazing! I can’t say enough positive things about the school.

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Good Shepherd Episcopal School is a private Episcopal school for students in grades Pre-K-8 located at 4207 Forest Hill Ave in Richmond, VA. Annual tuition is $15,750. The school has a total enrollment of 152 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 6:1. Good Shepherd Episcopal School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average home value in this area is $497,433. Discover additional schools in the area, like Community Christian Academy, Commonwealth Christian Academy, Richmond High School for the Arts, and more. Learn more about what Richmond has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Good Shepherd Episcopal School.

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