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Thomas Jefferson School

Independent school · Grades 7–12

Saint Louis, MO

4100 S Lindbergh Blvd, Saint Louis, MO 63127

Overall grade: A+

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

  • AClass size
  • ACollege-going
  • A-Years serving families
  • A+Diversity

What stands out

  • 100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
  • Smaller classes than 77% of independent schools nationwide
  • Serving families in Saint Louis since at least 2011

Thomas Jefferson School is an independent private school in Saint Louis, Missouri, for students from 7th grade through 12th grade. It has about 74 students and around 4 students per teacher, smaller classes than 77% of independent high schools nationwide. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 165 days a year. Missouri has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 7–12
Students
74
Teachers
18.6 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
4
Boys and girls
Coed · 34 girls, 40 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Special program emphasis
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
165 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 100% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 77% of independent high schools nationwide (4 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 59% of independent high schools nationwide.
    • Compared with 478 independent high schools nationwide.

    Students by survey year

    91’11–1288’13–1480’15–1683’17–1886’19–2081’21–2274’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    710
    812
    913
    1012
    1116
    1211

    Student body

    White47%
    Asian20%
    Two or more races20%
    American Indian or Alaska Native5%
    Black4%
    Hispanic or Latino3%

    Member of

    • National Association of Independent Schools
    • A state or regional independent school association
    • The Association of Boarding Schools

    Help paying tuition in Missouri

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Thomas Jefferson 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 Thomas Jefferson School

    What grades does Thomas Jefferson School serve?

    Thomas Jefferson School serves grades 7–12.

    How many students attend Thomas Jefferson School?

    About 74 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Thomas Jefferson 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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