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Central Christian School

Presbyterian school · Grades Pre-K–6

Saint Louis, MO

700 S Hanley Rd, Saint Louis, MO 63105

Overall grade: A+

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

  • AClass size
  • B+Years serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 69% of Christian schools in Missouri

In Saint Louis, Missouri, Central Christian School is a Presbyterian private school for students from pre-K through 6th grade. About 171 students attend, with roughly 9 students per teacher, smaller classes than 69% of Christian elementary schools in Missouri. The school day runs about 7 hours, 170 days a year. Missouri has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–6
Students
171
Teachers
19.4 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
8.8
Boys and girls
Coed · 64 girls, 107 boys
Religious affiliation
Presbyterian
School day
About 7 hours
School year
170 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 69% of Christian elementary schools in Missouri (9 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 76% of Christian elementary schools in Missouri.
    • Compared with 84 Christian elementary schools in Missouri.

    Students by survey year

    220’11–12228’13–14226’17–18207’19–20171’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K47
    K28
    126
    228
    328
    423
    519
    619

    Student body

    White56%
    Black27%
    Two or more races11%
    Asian4%
    Hispanic or Latino2%

    Member of

    • A state or regional independent school association

    Help paying tuition in Missouri

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Central Christian School 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 Central Christian School

    What grades does Central Christian School serve?

    Central Christian School serves grades Pre-K–6.

    How many students attend Central Christian School?

    About 171 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Central Christian School?

    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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