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Harper School

Independent school · Grades Pre-K–1

Town and Country, MO

2845 Ballas Rd, Town and Country, MO 63017

Overall grade: A-

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

  • A+Class size
  • BYears serving families

What stands out

  • The only independent school in Town and Country
  • Smaller classes than 90% of independent schools in Missouri

Harper School is an independent private school in Town and Country, Missouri, for students from pre-K through 1st grade. It has about 3 students and around 3 students per teacher, smaller classes than 90% of independent elementary schools in Missouri. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 168 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–1
Students
3
Teachers
1 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
3
Boys and girls
Coed · 1 girls, 2 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
School day
About 7 hours
School year
168 days

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 90% of independent elementary schools in Missouri (3 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 95% of independent elementary schools in Missouri.
    • Compared with 21 independent elementary schools in Missouri.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K50
    K1
    12

    Student body

    White67%
    Black33%

    Help paying tuition in Missouri

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

    What grades does Harper School serve?

    Harper School serves grades Pre-K–1.

    How many students attend Harper School?

    About 3 students, with 3 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Harper 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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