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Academy of St. Louis

Independent Catholic school · Grades K–12

Manchester, MO

505 St Joseph Ln, Manchester, MO 63021

Overall grade: A

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • AClass size
  • A-Years serving families

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 69% of special education schools in Missouri
  • Serving families in Manchester since at least 2011

In Manchester, Missouri, Academy of St. Louis is an independent Catholic school for students from kindergarten through 12th grade. About 35 students attend, with roughly 5 students per teacher, smaller classes than 69% of special education schools in Missouri. Enrollment is up about 35% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of St. Louis. The school day runs about 6 hours, 164 days a year. Missouri has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades K–12
Students
35
Teachers
7.8 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
4.5
Boys and girls
Coed · 12 girls, 23 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Independent Catholic school
Program
Special education
School day
About 6 hours
School year
164 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 0% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 69% of special education schools in Missouri (5 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 62% of special education schools in Missouri.
    • Compared with 16 special education schools in Missouri.

    Students by survey year

    26’11–1219’13–1425’15–1623’17–1813’19–2025’21–2235’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Ungraded1
    K1
    11
    24
    33
    53
    62
    74
    86
    93
    103
    112
    122

    Student body

    White83%
    Black9%
    Hispanic or Latino6%
    American Indian or Alaska Native3%

    Help paying tuition in Missouri

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Academy of St. Louis whether it takes part.

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    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Academy of St. Louis

    What grades does Academy of St. Louis serve?

    Academy of St. Louis serves grades K–12.

    How many students attend Academy of St. Louis?

    About 35 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Academy of St. Louis?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Missouri has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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