Giant Steps of St. Louis
Special education school · Grades 1–12
Maplewood, MO
7281 Sarah St, Maplewood, MO 63143
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- BYears serving families
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 81% of special education schools in Missouri
In Maplewood, Missouri, Giant Steps of St. Louis is a special education school for students from 1st grade through 12th grade. About 28 students attend, with roughly 3 students per teacher, smaller classes than 81% of special education schools in Missouri. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 178 days a year. Missouri has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 1–12
- Students
- 28
- Teachers
- 11 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 2.5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 8 girls, 20 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special education
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 178 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 81% of special education schools in Missouri (3 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 75% of special education schools in Missouri.
- Compared with 16 special education schools in Missouri.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2019–20.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Missouri
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Giant Steps of St. Louis 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 Giant Steps of St. Louis
What grades does Giant Steps of St. Louis serve?
Giant Steps of St. Louis serves grades 1–12.
How many students attend Giant Steps of St. Louis?
About 28 students, with 3 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Giant Steps 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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