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Barat Academy

Independent Catholic school · Grades 6–12

Ballwin, MO

14248 Manchester Rd # 208, Ballwin, MO 63011

Overall grade: A

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

  • AClass size
  • B+Years serving families

What stands out

  • The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Ballwin
  • Smaller classes than 82% of Catholic schools in Missouri

In Ballwin, Missouri, Barat Academy is an independent Catholic school for students from 6th grade through 12th grade. About 37 students attend, with roughly 4 students per teacher, smaller classes than 82% of Catholic schools in Missouri. The school is part of the Archdiocese of St. Louis. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 9 hours, 186 days a year. Missouri has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 6–12
Students
37
Teachers
9.3 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
4
Boys and girls
Coed · 20 girls, 17 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Independent Catholic school
School day
About 9 hours
School year
186 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 100% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 82% of Catholic schools in Missouri (4 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 91% of Catholic schools in Missouri.
    • Compared with 11 Catholic schools in Missouri.

    Students by survey year

    82’17–18122’19–2056’21–2237’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2017–18.

    Students by grade

    65
    75
    85
    97
    103
    116
    126

    Student body

    White84%
    Hispanic or Latino5%
    Black5%
    Asian3%
    American Indian or Alaska Native3%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    Help paying tuition in Missouri

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

    More about Missouri's programs →

    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 Barat Academy

    What grades does Barat Academy serve?

    Barat Academy serves grades 6–12.

    How many students attend Barat Academy?

    About 37 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Barat Academy?

    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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