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Villa Duchesne Upper and Lower School

Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–12

Saint Louis, MO

10801 Conway Rd, Saint Louis, MO 63131

Overall grade: B

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

  • B+Class size
  • ACollege-going
  • B-Years serving families
  • B+Diversity

What stands out

  • 100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
  • One school from pre-K through 12th grade

Villa Duchesne Upper and Lower School is an independent Catholic school in Saint Louis, Missouri, for students from pre-K through 12th grade. It has about 465 students and around 9 students per teacher. The school is part of the Archdiocese of St. Louis. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 172 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–12
Students
465
Teachers
52.4 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
8.9
Boys and girls
Coed · 381 girls, 84 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Independent Catholic school
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
172 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

    • Larger than 55% of Catholic schools in Missouri.
    • Compared with 11 Catholic schools in Missouri.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K66
    K26
    127
    223
    329
    427
    520
    627
    747
    834
    965
    1048
    1146
    1246

    Student body

    White90%
    Hispanic or Latino4%
    Black3%
    Two or more races2%
    Asian1%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association
    • 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 Villa Duchesne Upper and Lower 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 Villa Duchesne Upper and Lower School

    What grades does Villa Duchesne Upper and Lower School serve?

    Villa Duchesne Upper and Lower School serves grades Pre-K–12.

    How many students attend Villa Duchesne Upper and Lower School?

    About 465 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Villa Duchesne Upper and Lower 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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