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St. Mary Magdalen School

Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8

Brentwood, MO

8750 Magdalen Ave, Brentwood, MO 63144

Overall grade: B+

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

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

What stands out

  • Serving families in Brentwood since at least 2011

In Brentwood, Missouri, St. Mary Magdalen School is a Catholic parish school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 150 students attend, with roughly 12 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 11% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of St. Louis. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 178 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
150
Teachers
12.9 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
11.6
Boys and girls
Coed · 72 girls, 78 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Parish school
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
178 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • A smaller school: fewer students than 53% of Catholic elementary schools in Missouri.
    • Compared with 154 Catholic elementary schools in Missouri.

    Students by survey year

    135’11–12121’13–14133’15–16139’17–18158’21–22150’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K34
    K15
    115
    224
    319
    417
    516
    611
    712
    821

    Student body

    White82%
    Two or more races5%
    Hispanic or Latino3%
    Asian3%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander3%
    Black3%

    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. Mary Magdalen 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 St. Mary Magdalen School

    What grades does St. Mary Magdalen School serve?

    St. Mary Magdalen School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend St. Mary Magdalen School?

    About 150 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Mary Magdalen 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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