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South City Catholic Academy Learning Center

Diocesan school · Grades 2–8

Saint Louis, MO

5821 Pernod Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63139

Overall grade: A-

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

  • B+Class size
  • A-Years serving families

What stands out

  • Small classes: about 5 students per teacher
  • Serving families in Saint Louis since at least 2011

South City Catholic Academy Learning Center is a Catholic diocesan school in Saint Louis, Missouri, for students from 2nd grade through 8th grade. It has about 14 students and around 5 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of St. Louis. Students attend about 7.5 hours a day, 177 days a year. Missouri has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 2–8
Students
14
Teachers
2.6 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
5.4
Boys and girls
Coed · 9 girls, 5 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
Program
Special education
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
177 days

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    How it compares

    • A smaller school: fewer students than 83% of special education schools nationwide.
    • Compared with 231 special education schools nationwide.

    Students by survey year

    185’11–12159’13–14181’15–1622’17–1811’19–2013’21–2214’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    21
    31
    53
    63
    73
    83

    Student body

    White57%
    Hispanic or Latino21%
    Black14%
    Asian7%

    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 South City Catholic Academy Learning Center 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 South City Catholic Academy Learning Center

    What grades does South City Catholic Academy Learning Center serve?

    South City Catholic Academy Learning Center serves grades 2–8.

    How many students attend South City Catholic Academy Learning Center?

    About 14 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at South City Catholic Academy Learning Center?

    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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