The Wilson School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–6
Clayton, MO
400 De Mun Ave, Clayton, MO 63105
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- A-Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
- Serving families in Clayton since at least 2011
The Wilson School is an independent private school in Clayton, Missouri, for students from pre-K through 6th grade. It has about 147 students and around 7 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 168 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–6
- Students
- 147
- Teachers
- 21.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 6.8
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 72 girls, 75 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 168 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 81% of independent elementary schools in Missouri.
- Compared with 21 independent 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 Association of Independent Schools
- A state or regional independent school association
Help paying tuition in Missouri
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask The Wilson 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 The Wilson School
What grades does The Wilson School serve?
The Wilson School serves grades Pre-K–6.
How many students attend The Wilson School?
About 147 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The Wilson 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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