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St. Cecilia School

Diocesan school · Grades 1–8

Saint Louis, MO

906 Eichelberger St, Saint Louis, MO 63111

Overall grade: B

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

  • BClass size
  • A-Years serving families
  • B+Diversity

What stands out

  • Serving families in Saint Louis since at least 2011

St. Cecilia School is a Catholic diocesan school in Saint Louis, Missouri, for students from 1st grade through 8th grade. It has about 178 students and around 14 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, 180 days a year. Missouri has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 1–8
Students
178
Teachers
12.4 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
14.4
Boys and girls
Coed · 98 girls, 80 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 62% of Catholic elementary schools in Missouri.
    • Compared with 154 Catholic elementary schools in Missouri.

    Students by survey year

    198’11–12184’13–14189’15–16193’17–18168’19–20168’21–22178’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    T118
    126
    224
    319
    416
    513
    618
    722
    822

    Student body

    Hispanic or Latino87%
    White7%
    Black6%

    Help paying tuition in Missouri

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Cecilia School whether it takes part.

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    • 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 St. Cecilia School

    What grades does St. Cecilia School serve?

    St. Cecilia School serves grades 1–8.

    How many students attend St. Cecilia School?

    About 178 students, with 14 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Cecilia 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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