City Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–6
Saint Louis, MO
4175 N Kingshighway Blvd, Saint Louis, MO 63115
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- B+Years serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- Growing: enrollment up 52% since 2011–12
- Small classes: about 5 students per teacher
In Saint Louis, Missouri, City Academy is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 6th grade. About 182 students attend, with roughly 5 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 52% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 165 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
- 182
- Teachers
- 34 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 5.4
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 67 girls, 115 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 165 days
- Library
- Yes
Reviews
Be the first to share what you love about City Academy.
How it compares
- Smaller classes than 57% of independent elementary schools in Missouri (5 students per teacher).
- Larger than 90% of independent elementary schools in Missouri.
- Compared with 21 independent elementary schools in Missouri.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association of Independent Schools
- 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 City Academy whether it takes part.
- MOScholars · Tax-credit scholarship
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?
Questions about City Academy
What grades does City Academy serve?
City Academy serves grades Pre-K–6.
How many students attend City Academy?
About 182 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at City 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.
Official record · Updated October 2026 · Official search · Something wrong? Tell us
Other private schools nearby
St. Louis Catholic Academy
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
Serving families in Saint Louis since at least 2011
Saint Louis, MO0.6 mi
Janan Academy
Islamic school · Grades Pre-K–2
Small classes: about 4 students per teacher
Saint Louis, MO2.4 mi
River Roads Lutheran School
Lutheran (Missouri Synod) school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of 18 Christian schools in Saint Louis
Saint Louis, MO2.6 mi
Crossroads College Preparatory School
Independent school · Grades 7–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Saint Louis, MO2.7 mi
Rosati-Kain High School
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
Smaller classes than 87% of Catholic schools in Missouri
Saint Louis, MO2.7 mi
Cardinal Ritter College Prep High School
Diocesan school · Grades 9–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Saint Louis, MO2.8 mi