St. Gerard Majella Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Kirkwood, MO
2005 Dougherty Ferry Rd, Kirkwood, MO 63122
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- A-Years serving families
- BDiversity
What stands out
- Growing: enrollment up 28% since 2011–12
- Serving families in Kirkwood since at least 2011
St. Gerard Majella Catholic School is a Catholic parish school in Kirkwood, Missouri, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 457 students and around 14 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 28% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of St. Louis. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 176 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
- 457
- Teachers
- 33 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 13.8
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 233 girls, 224 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Parish school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of St. Louis
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 176 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 95% of Catholic elementary schools in Missouri.
- Compared with 154 Catholic elementary schools in Missouri.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Missouri
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Gerard Majella Catholic School whether it takes part.
- MOScholars · Tax-credit scholarship
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?
Questions about St. Gerard Majella Catholic School
What grades does St. Gerard Majella Catholic School serve?
St. Gerard Majella Catholic School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Gerard Majella Catholic School?
About 457 students, with 14 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Gerard Majella Catholic 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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