Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 1-8
- Enrollment: 74 students
- Acceptance rate: 80%
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Shepard School
About the School
- Our Lady of the Magnificat School is committed to providing a quality Catholic education with students, families, faculty, administration, parish and community members working in concert to nourish each other and create a positive difference.
- In an environment rooted in the beliefs of the Catholic Church, supported by prayer and sacrament, we will nurture each individual with the love of Christ.
- We will strive to fully develop students character and personal integrity, allowing them to reach their fullest potential academically, spiritually, physically, and socially thereby preparing them to be contributing, responsible citizens of a rapidly changing global society.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 1-8
- Enrollment: 74 students
- Acceptance rate: 80%
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1991
School Calendar
School Motto
Unlocking the potential in each student
Student Body
Total Students
74 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
22%
State avg.: 40%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.:
Number of AP Courses
5 courses
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Shepard School often compared to?
Shepard School is often viewed alongside schools like Our Lady Of Mount Carmel School by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Shepard School?
The acceptance rate of Shepard School is 80%, which is lower than the national average of 82%.
When is the application deadline for Shepard School?
The application deadline for Shepard School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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