Good Shepherd Catholic School

What Good Shepherd Catholic School does

Good Shepherd Catholic School is a private Catholic elementary school in Ardsley, Pennsylvania, serving approximately 166 students across 123 families from preschool (ages 3-4) through grade 8. Founded on July 1, 2010, through the consolidation of Queen of Peace School and St. John of the Cross School, it operates as a nonprofit educational ministry of Queen of Peace Parish under the oversight of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Office of Catholic Education. The student body draws primarily from Queen of Peace and St. John of the Cross Parishes and surrounding Philadelphia suburbs including Glenside, North Hills, Oreland, Dresher, Willow Grove, Roslyn, Abington, Cheltenham, and Philadelphia. The school employs 12 staff and operates from a single campus at 835 North Hills Avenue.

The academic program follows the Archdiocese of Philadelphia curriculum and is differentiated by its STREAM (Science, Technology, Religion, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) methodology, which integrates robotics platforms (Ozobots, LEGO Mindstorms, EV3, Roboterra), coding tools (code.org, Kodable, Scratch Jr.), Google Expeditions VR, and SMART Boards across all grade levels. Operational infrastructure includes RenWeb for enrollment management, FACTS Management for tuition processing, Weebly for web hosting, Virtus for child safety compliance, and Nutritional Development Services for the breakfast/lunch program. Supplemental offerings include a fine arts program (music, theater, dance), C.A.R.E.S. after-school care, Camp GSC summer care, National Junior Honor Society, and Student Council.

Revenue is generated primarily through recurring tuition and fees, supplemented by an annual fund campaign (The Shepherd's Society) that has raised approximately $16,000-$22,000 annually in recent years, Scrip gift card fundraising rebates, EITC/OSTC tax credit programs, and community events (Turkey Trot, Bingo Night, Christmas Bazaar, Irish Night, Dance for Education, Golf Outing, Mario Carlo Memorial Bocce Tournament). The school holds a 7-year Middle States Accreditation (Spring 2021) and has been recognized as an Archdiocesan School of Distinguished Instruction for three consecutive years (2022-2024). Tuition amounts are not publicly disclosed; prospective families must contact the business office.

Name

Good Shepherd Catholic School

Legal name

Good Shepherd Catholic School

Website

https://gscregional.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Good Shepherd Catholic School is a nonprofit Catholic elementary school in Ardsley, Pennsylvania, serving approximately 166 students from preschool through grade 8 under the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, with a STREAM-integrated curriculum and parish-anchored community model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Elementary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools (EDAJABAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Faith-Based Preschools (EDACABAF)

Keywords

• Catholic elementary education
• Preschool education
• STREAM curriculum
• Religious education
• After-school programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Ardsley

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Primary revenue stream from tuition payments for preschool, kindergarten, and grades 1-8. The school offers tuition assistance programs to help families afford Catholic education.
2. Annual Fund Donations (The Shepherd's Society): Annual fund campaign running July 1 through June 30 to support day-to-day operations and bridge budget gaps. Recent campaigns raised $21,188 (2025-2026), $21,822.23 (2023-2024), $21,255 (2021-2022), and $16,403.22 (2022-2023).
3. Scrip Program: Fundraising program where families purchase gift cards through the school, earning quarterly rebate checks that can be applied to tuition, fees, and other expenses.
4. EITC and OSTC Tax Programs: Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) and Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC) programs allowing donors to redirect state tax credits to support school scholarships.
5. Fundraising Events: Various events including Turkey Trot, Bingo Night, Christmas Bazaar, Irish Night, Dance for Education, Golf Outing, and Mario Carlo Memorial Bocce Tournament generate funds for school improvements and enrichment programs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Good Shepherd Catholic School provides Catholic education for students from preschool (ages 3-4) through grade 8, integrating faith formation with a STREAM (Science, Technology, Religion, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) curriculum. The school also offers supplemental programs including C.A.R.E.S. after-school care, Camp GSC summer programming, fine arts, athletics, and honor societies.

Product overview

Good Shepherd Catholic School is a regional Catholic elementary school serving approximately 170 students from preschool (ages 3-4) through Grade 8. The school operates as a single unified educational institution offering a comprehensive academic program alongside enrichment activities. Core offerings include the preschool and K-8 academic curriculum following Archdiocese of Philadelphia standards, enhanced by STREAM (Science, Technology, Religion, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) curriculum with robotics and coding components. The school provides supplemental programs including C.A.R.E.S. after-school care, Camp GSC summer program, fine arts (music, theater, dance), student leadership (Student Council, National Junior Honor Society), and the Scrip fundraising program. The educational approach emphasizes faith formation integrated with academic excellence in a Christ-centered environment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Preschool Program Early childhood education program for children ages 3 and 4, providing foundational learning experiences in a Catholic environment following the Archdiocese of Philadelphia curriculum.
• Kindergarten through Grade 8 Academic Program Comprehensive elementary and middle school education following the Archdiocese of Philadelphia curriculum, covering English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, and Religion, integrated with STREAM methodology.
• STREAM Curriculum
• Fine Arts Program Comprehensive arts education including visual art, music, choir, theater productions, and dance classes for grades Pre-K through 8.
• C.A.R.E.S. After-School Program After-school child care and enrichment program providing supervision and activities from dismissal until 6:00 p.m. for enrolled students.
• Camp GSC (Guided Summer Care) Summer care program providing supervised activities and programming for students during summer break.
• Dance Program After-school dance classes for Pre-K through 8th grade, including ballet, jazz, hip hop, and creative movement instruction.
• Theater Productions Annual school theater program producing musical productions including full-length shows and junior versions, featuring live music and student performances.
• National Junior Honor Society Honor society for 7th and 8th grade students meeting scholarship, service, leadership, and character requirements.
• Student Council Student leadership organization representing the student body, organizing service projects and school spirit activities.
• Scrip Program Fundraising program where families purchase gift cards through the school, earning quarterly rebate checks that can be applied to tuition, fees, and other school expenses.

Quantifiable outcome

• 85% of classes (grades 2-7) meeting or exceeding their potential in all content areas
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration13 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Queen of Peace ParishcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2010Good Shepherd Catholic School is an educational ministry of Queen of Peace Parish in Ardsley, Pennsylvania. The school opened on July 1, 2010, welcoming students from Queen of Peace and St. John of the Cross Parishes. The school celebrates Mass and other events at Queen of Peace Parish Church.
• St. John of the Cross ParishcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner parish whose students attend Good Shepherd Catholic School. The school originally served students from both Queen of Peace and St. John of the Cross Parishes when it opened in 2010.
• Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (IHM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school is rooted in the traditions of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Principal Sister Helen Thomas, IHM, leads the school along with Sisters Teresa Haug, IHM (Fourth-Grade Teacher) and Christine Lamb, IHM (Resource Teacher). The IHM spirituality and crest are featured prominently in school identity.
• Archdiocese of Philadelphia Office of Catholic EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school operates under the oversight of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. The Office of Catholic Education conducts annual assessments and recognizes schools for academic excellence through the Distinguished Instruction program. The school also receives support from the Archdiocese for technology through staff like Steve Pagano.
• United WayminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGood Shepherd Catholic School has a United Way Code (51448) allowing donors to support the school through workplace giving campaigns.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• St. Mary Magdalen Catholic School: Catholic K-8 school in Media, PA in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Closely matched peer in parochial identity, grade span, and Archdiocesan accountability.
• St. Andrew Catholic School: Catholic K-8 school in Drexel Hill, PA under the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Comparable peer along Catholic identity, grade span, and Philadelphia-area parochial school model.
• St. Bernadette Catholic School: Catholic K-8 school in Drexel Hill, PA in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Comparable in faith-based K-8 instruction, tuition-based funding, and Archdiocesan accreditation standing.
• Mother of Providence Regional Catholic School: Regional Catholic K-8 school in Wallingford, PA under the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Closely comparable regional Catholic elementary school with similar tuition and parish-sponsorship model.
• Mary, Mother of the Redeemer Catholic School: Catholic K-8 school in Media, PA within the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Direct regional peer in enrollment size, Catholic identity, and parish-based governance.
• St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School: Catholic K-8 school in Bensalem, PA within the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Direct comparable in size, governance model, and faith-based curriculum framework; explicitly referenced in GSC's faculty background data.
• Holy Family Regional Catholic School: Catholic K-8 regional school in Levittown, PA serving the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Comparable in regional Catholic K-8 positioning, tuition model, and parish-network structure.
• Nativity of Our Lord Catholic School: Catholic K-8 school in Chester, PA within the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Comparable in faith-based curriculum, parochial funding structure, and Philadelphia-region footprint.
• Notre Dame de Lourdes School: Catholic K-8 school in Swarthmore, PA within the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Comparable peer along Catholic identity, K-8 grade span, and Philadelphia suburban parochial positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Archdiocese of Philadelphia Office of Catholic Education: The Archdiocesan system that oversees, accredits, and centrally supports GSC and 100+ parish and regional elementary schools. Acts as the broader incumbent governance and quality-assurance body under which GSC operates.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/gscelem
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/good-shepherd-catholic-school-qop

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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