St. Rose of Lima School
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–8
De Soto, MO
523 S 4th St, De Soto, MO 63020
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- B+Years serving families
- BDiversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 70% of Catholic schools in Missouri
- Growing: enrollment up 67% since 2011–12
In De Soto, Missouri, St. Rose of Lima School is an independent Catholic school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 95 students attend, with roughly 10 students per teacher, smaller classes than 70% of Catholic elementary schools in Missouri. Enrollment is up about 67% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of St. Louis. The school day runs about 7 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
- 95
- Teachers
- 10 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 9.5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 48 girls, 47 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Independent Catholic school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of St. Louis
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 178 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 70% of Catholic elementary schools in Missouri (10 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 70% 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
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
- National Independent Private Schools Association
Help paying tuition in Missouri
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Rose of Lima 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. Rose of Lima School
What grades does St. Rose of Lima School serve?
St. Rose of Lima School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Rose of Lima School?
About 95 students, with 10 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Rose of Lima 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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