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St. Margaret of Scotland School

Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8

Saint Louis, MO

3964 Castleman Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63110

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

  • Growing: enrollment up 31% since 2011–12

St. Margaret of Scotland School is a Catholic parish school in Saint Louis, Missouri, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 384 students and around 18 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 31% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of St. Louis. Students attend about 7 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 Pre-K–8
Students
384
Teachers
21.8 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
17.6
Boys and girls
Coed · 161 girls, 223 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Parish school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
177 days

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 88% of Catholic elementary schools in Missouri.
    • Compared with 154 Catholic elementary schools in Missouri.

    Students by survey year

    294’11–12336’13–14472’17–18397’21–22384’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K58
    K49
    135
    245
    345
    448
    540
    645
    739
    838

    Student body

    White82%
    Hispanic or Latino8%
    Black6%
    Two or more races4%
    Asian0%

    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 St. Margaret of Scotland School 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 St. Margaret of Scotland School

    What grades does St. Margaret of Scotland School serve?

    St. Margaret of Scotland School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend St. Margaret of Scotland School?

    About 384 students, with 18 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Margaret of Scotland 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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