Investing in your child's future.

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As you move through the admissions process, Good Shepherd families have found great value in our unique approach to education—one that nurtures a supportive and uplifting environment, fosters a sense of joy, wonder, and curiosity, and prepares students to grow into thoughtful, confident leaders of tomorrow.

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At Good Shepherd School, we are committed to welcoming talented, motivated, and socially responsible students from all backgrounds—regardless of financial circumstances, cultural heritage, or religious affiliation. To support this mission, we offer flexible tuition options, and a limited amount of need-based financial assistance is available (for qualifying families who reapply each year). These resources help make a Good Shepherd education accessible to those who are dedicated to being part of our school community.

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Our tuition options include annual rates and monthly payment plans. The participating tuition rate is based on a family's commitment to service hours and fundraising. Additionally, we offer discounts for families with multiple children enrolled at Good Shepherd School. 

Learn more about our financial aid opportunities below.​

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- The following annual tuition levels have been set for the 2025-2026 academic year:                                         - A non-refundable student registration fee is due for each student.

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*Participating Tuition- Families are expected to support the school through a combination of volunteer service and fundraising participation, which helps sustain and strengthen our mission. 

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Service Hour Requirement for Participating Families:

• 30 hours for two-parent households; 15 hours for single-parent households per year

• At least two hours must be completed at the Fall Fest- Saturday, October 4, 2025

• Unfulfilled hours will be billed at $ 50.00/per hour via FACTS

• Hours must be logged in SchoolSpeak

• Half of all hours must be completed by December 15, 2025, and the remaining half by May 15, 2026

Fundraising Obligation for Participating Families:

• One child enrolled: $ 1,000.00

• Two children enrolled: $ 1,400.00

• Three or more children enrolled: $ 1,500.00

These commitments are essential in helping us bridge the gap between tuition and the actual cost of educating each child. Thank you for your partnership and support. 

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Cost for a Good Shepherd School Student:

The cost to educate each student at Good Shepherd School is approximately $14,500.  Our tuition rates are only a portion of those fees.   Like other Catholic Schools, we rely on fundraising activities and monetary support from donors to close the gap for our operational costs. Participation in all fundraising activities is a vital part of how we keep tuition reasonable.​​

 

FACTS Tuition: All families must register and pay tuition through FACTS tuition (including the FACTS administrative fee). Payments may be made by mail, web, or telephone. Automatic debit is required for all but single payments.​

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Fees for Good Shepherd School Families

There is a NON-REFUNDABLE registration fee for each student. Registration fee covers insurance, testing/assessment costs, Archdiocesan fees, software registration fees (e.g., FACTS and SchoolSpeak), and class-specific fees ($50 for your student’s class fee as well as funds for the spring auction basket).

Registration Fee: $650.00  per student

Kindergarten Fee: $50.00  Supply Fee

7th Gr. Fee: $100.00 Graduation dinner dance/event fee
8th Gr. Graduation Fee: $125.00 Diploma, group photo, gown, memory book, reception​

*Each class has field trips throughout the 25/26 school year that might require additional fees. As determined by your student’s teacher.

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Overnight Academic Offerings

6th Grade:        Estimated $ 700.00-$ 800.00                Outdoor Education Fee to External Group                      8th Grade:        Estimated $ 2,800.00-$ 3,400.00         East Coast Trip Fee to External Travel Program

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Financial Aid Note: Parents are responsible for the full monthly payments until the school has processed scholarships. Once the scholarship is cleared, the discount will be applied to the remaining months in the payment plan.

Financial Aid

THE BASIC FUND is a privately funded program dedicated to providing opportunities for families enrolling in private school for the first time. The BASIC Fund encourages families living in Marin, San Francisco, and San Mateo Counties to apply if they meet the qualifications. Each family must meet the financial need guidelines, which vary according to household income and family size. The scholarships may be used at the private school of each family's choice. Basic Fund Information and Family Application are available at www.basicfund.org. 

 

GOOD SHEPHERD SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP is given on a limited basis based on the amount of Scholarship money received.  Funds received are from donations, grants, and our Scholarship Bake Sales.  GSS Scholarships are primarily for families who did not receive financial aid from other sources.  All Families must apply through TADS ( www.mytads.com) to be eligible for Good Shepherd School Financial Aid. Late applicants through TADS will be evaluated only after all on-time applicants have been considered.

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THE ARCHDIOCESE OF SAN FRANCISCO FAMILY GRANT is given by the Department of Catholic Schools to families that qualify based on financial need.  Families must apply to TADS, a company that reviews and qualifies families based on the Archdiocese’s guidelines.  Families interested must apply online by the yearly due date and supply income documentation.  TADS Information and Application are available at www.mytads.com.

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RACIAL NON-DISCRIMINATORY POLICY

Good Shepherd School, mindful of its mission to be a witness to the love of Christ for all, admits students of any race, color, and national and/or ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded to or made available to students at this school. Good Shepherd School does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and/or ethnic origin, age, gender, or disability in administration of educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.