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Our Lady of Lourdes School

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8

Clayton, MO

7144 Forsyth Blvd, Clayton, MO 63105

Overall grade: B

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

  • B+Class size
  • B+Years serving families
  • B+Diversity

What stands out

  • A Catholic school in Clayton

In Clayton, Missouri, Our Lady of Lourdes School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 260 students attend, with roughly 13 students per teacher. The school is part of the Archdiocese of St. Louis. The school day runs about 7 hours, 177 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–8
Students
260
Teachers
20.6 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
12.6
Boys and girls
Coed · 123 girls, 137 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
177 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 79% of Catholic elementary schools in Missouri.
    • Compared with 154 Catholic elementary schools in Missouri.

    Students by survey year

    246’15–16222’17–18233’21–22260’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2015–16.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K44
    K44
    138
    236
    330
    423
    519
    634
    722
    814

    Student body

    White85%
    Hispanic or Latino8%
    Two or more races5%
    Asian1%
    Black1%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    Help paying tuition in Missouri

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Our Lady of Lourdes 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 Our Lady of Lourdes School

    What grades does Our Lady of Lourdes School serve?

    Our Lady of Lourdes School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend Our Lady of Lourdes School?

    About 260 students, with 13 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Our Lady of Lourdes 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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