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Loyola Academy of St. Louis

Independent Catholic school · Grades 4–8

Saint Louis, MO

3851 Washington Blvd, Saint Louis, MO 63108

Overall grade: A

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

  • AClass size
  • A-Years serving families
  • BDiversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 80% of Catholic schools in Missouri
  • Serving families in Saint Louis since at least 2011

In Saint Louis, Missouri, Loyola Academy of St. Louis is an independent Catholic school for students from 4th grade through 8th grade. About 77 students attend, with roughly 8 students per teacher, smaller classes than 80% of Catholic elementary schools in Missouri. Enrollment is up about 13% since 2011–12. The school is an all-boys school and is part of the Archdiocese of St. Louis. The school day runs about 10 hours, 195 days a year. Missouri has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 4–8
Students
77
Teachers
9.6 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
8
Boys and girls
All boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Independent Catholic school
School day
About 10 hours
School year
195 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 80% of Catholic elementary schools in Missouri (8 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 76% of Catholic elementary schools in Missouri.
    • Compared with 154 Catholic elementary schools in Missouri.

    Students by survey year

    68’11–1258’13–1459’15–1654’17–1863’19–2054’21–2277’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    49
    55
    621
    722
    820

    Student body

    Black94%
    Hispanic or Latino4%
    Two or more races3%

    Member of

    • Jesuit Schools Network

    Help paying tuition in Missouri

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

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    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 Loyola Academy of St. Louis

    What grades does Loyola Academy of St. Louis serve?

    Loyola Academy of St. Louis serves grades 4–8.

    How many students attend Loyola Academy of St. Louis?

    About 77 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Loyola Academy 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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