ST. LOUIS SCHOOLS

As you decide where to purchase your new home, school selection is a top priority for making the best decision for your family. In the Greater St. Louis area, there are nearly 1,000 public schools, as well as a multitude of private schools. Families living within the St. Louis metro area have many educational options, including excellent private, parochial, charter and magnet schools. Students with special needs have accessibility to services in St. Louis area public schools. There are more than 400 parochial and independent private schools from which to choose. With 144 elementary and high schools in the area affiliated with the Catholic Church, St. Louis is the seventh largest Archdiocesan school system in the country. On the next few pages, you’ll read about featured schools from the St. Louis area.

Schools

Academy of the Sacred Heart. Now in its third century, the Academy of the Sacred Heart is the area’s oldest school, founded in 1818 by St. Philippine Duchesne. A Catholic, independent school for children of all faiths, the Academy educates boys and girls in PreK-3 through Eighth grade. Students create using 3D printers, explore coding, program drones, and the littlest learners pedal away on “smart bikes,” which pair movement with iPads. The new Broadcast Classroom provides unlimited opportunities to develop video editing and production skills. A rigorous curriculum is enhanced by a focus on written expression, hands-on science, study of Spanish and French, daily PE, engaging art and active music classes. Students enjoy learning on a historic and beautiful 10-acre campus in St. Charles. Eighth Class graduates matriculate into the region’s finest high schools and maintain a lasting relationship as alumni. For more information, visit ash1818.org or call 636-946-6127.

Chesterfield Montessori School.

Chesterfield Montessori School is an AMI-recognized, authentic Montessori school serving a culturally diverse student body between the ages of 16 months through 8th grade. Peaceful, mixed-age classrooms are equipped with the full range of hands-on Montessori materials which provide stimulating challenges that meet the cognitive, emotional and social needs of each child. Highly trained teachers ensure each child is challenged and nurtured in a way that best serves his/ her individual developmental needs. The resulting benefits for the child are self-confidence, enthusiasm for learning and lengthened attention span, as well as a solid foundation for future academic endeavors. The partnership of parents, children, and teachers makes Chesterfield Montessori a place where children and families flourish. Explore us online at www.chesterfieldmontessori.org or call 314-469-7150 to schedule your personal tour.

Community School

Community School. Community School is an independent preschool and elementary school in St. Louis, Missouri serving families with children age 3 through sixth grade. At Community, students learn by doing, which fuels their intellectual, emotional, creative, and social growth. The 7:1 student/teacher ratio allows for personalized attention and active, experiential learning. Visual and performing arts, foreign language, and physical education programs complement the academic curriculum, creating a rich learning experience. As a testament to their preparation, Community students’ test scores are among the highest in the nation. Community School’s beautiful 18-acre campus—with its woods, trails, pond, fields, and new Treehouse—provides a safe setting for exploration and a deeper understanding of concepts learned in the classroom. Community’s focus on character development, service learning, and public speaking creates tomorrow’s leaders. For more information, visit communityschool. com or call 314-991-0005.

Countryside Montessori School.

Countryside Montessori School offers part-time and full-time care for children eight weeks through six years of age. Countryside is NAEYC accredited and affiliated with the American Montessori Society. The home-like environment, along with its spacious playground, trike area and pony corral, set Countryside apart from the rest. Countryside is dedicated to the education of the whole child. With low child:staff ratios, our goal is to meet each individual child’s need for intellectual, physical, social and emotional development. By offering a superb Montessori education in a nurturing environment, Countryside strives to help children reach their full potential and become independent, life-long learners. Countryside offers fall, summer and year-round programs. Please call 314-434-2821 or email Jenifer at jmhanser@aol.com for more information.

Forsyth School. Forsyth School fosters a spirit of curiosity and joy, empowering children to pursue challenges with confidence. At Forsyth, our talented and caring faculty encourage students to explore and question, enabling them to learn deeply. Each child's unique identity is known, celebrated, and nurtured by our supportive community. The results are profound: children take risks, pursue challenges, and find joy in learning. The "Forsyth experience" is enriched by the school's unique campus, location, and commitment to the natural environment. Forsyth School provides an unforgettable experience for children age 2 through Grade 6. Located in the Wydown-Forsyth Historic District, Forsyth's one-of-a-kind campus is comprised of six historic homes; walkable resources include Forest Park and Washington University. The challenging and engaging curriculum promotes ageappropriate independence and prepares students to thrive in secondary school and beyond. Every summer, the Forsyth Summer Discovery program offers one-week, themed day camps for children age 3 through Grade 7. Visit ForsythSchool.org for more information.

Forsyth School

Fulton School. The Fulton School is a small, co-educational, independent school serving children 18 months old through 12th grade. They provide a quality Montessori education with multi-age classrooms, Learning Support Center, Makerspace Lab, volunteer and entrepreneurship opportunities, farm and travel programs, and varsity athletics. The students are engaged, challenged, and excited to learn. In the Lower School (through 6th grade), classrooms allow children to explore meaningful work that both reaches the children at their current stage yet encourages them to stretch themselves. The Upper School (7th-12th grade) offers a strong college-prep curriculum. Teaching them to think critically, write and speak effectively, collaborate, exercise initiative, and display good character are the highest priorities. Mutual respect, freedom balanced with responsibility, and plenty of choices create a unique atmosphere that adolescents love. Discover more online at tfssa.org or call (636)458-6688. *Note: The Fulton School is moving to West County and reuniting with Chesterfield Day School beginning with the 2022-23 school year. The 9-acre campus at 1100 White Road in Chesterfield will be home for the merged schools. Explore online at tfssa.org.

Fulton School

New City School

New City School. For over 50 years, New City School students have received a challenging and joyful education. Students age 3 through 6th grade participate in a hands-on, experiential curriculum guided by the theory of Multiple Intelligences (MI). By connecting the concept of MI to knowledge of brain development, teachers at New City School provide students with curriculum that encourages learning and growth, allowing students to develop their strengths and grow into confident, joyful learners who are successful academically, knowledgeable about themselves and others, value diversity, and prepared to lead in the classroom and beyond. New City School is committed to strengthening and sustaining the socioeconomic diversity of the school community and offers a Variable Tuition program to support families at different income levels. The school embraces the joys and challenges that come with living and learning in a diverse environment and views childrens’ understanding of identity, diversity and issues of social justice as a key to achievement. Additionally, the school does not avoid difficult conversations that may arise as a result of questions about larger issues of social justice; rather, these are faced head-on, in an age-appropriate manner. For more information call 314-361-6411 or visit www.newcityschool.org

Principia School

Principia School. Principia School is a place where possibilities unfold—a student-centered, future-focused, co-educational college preparatory school serving students from preschool through grade 12. Principia offers an innovative and supportive learning environment that fosters excellence and abundant opportunities for growth. Our beautiful 360-acre campus provides for dynamic learning experiences, featuring outstanding athletic fields and facilities and more than 100 acres of outdoor teaching space. A Principia education prepares students to thrive in today’s complex environment while helping them gain an understanding of the wider world and how to improve it. Our innovative curriculum and global-focused programs provide authentic learning opportunities that develop the leaders and deep thinkers of tomorrow. Experiential learning abounds—both on campus and beyond—through local, national, and international educational trips Grounded in the teachings of Christian Science, Principia School welcomes students from a variety of faith backgrounds who value scholarship and are eager to grow in character. Principia cultivates the whole child and challenges students to think fearlessly, live selflessly, and learn purposefully. If you’re looking for a transformative experience for your child, take a closer look at Principia and discover a world of boundless possibilities. Join us for a visit and experience the Principia difference yourself! Register at www.principia.edu/visit

The School District of Clayton.

The School District of Clayton is nationally known for its academic excellence. Administrators, teachers and District staff alike are committed to inspiring each student to love learning and to embrace challenge within a rich and rigorous academic culture. Clayton High School offers 27 Advanced Placement courses and graduated 99 percent of its seniors in 2021 with 93 percent of them advancing to two- and four-year colleges. Annually, District students are recognized as National Merit and Commended Scholars. The District’s schools have consecutively ranked among the best in Missouri and in the U.S. Clayton students excel academically and its PK-12 learners compare favorably in ability and achievement with students from independent schools and select suburban districts nationally, including schools on the eastern seaboard and west coast. For more information about the District, call 314.854.6000 or visit claytonschools.net. Whitfield School. Whitfield cultivates ethical, confident, successful students in a community of innovation, collaboration, and trust. Whitfield’s rigorous college preparatory program for grades 6–12 is rooted in a formal character education curriculum called the Habits of Mind & Heart. Classrooms are dynamic, engaging, technology-forward spaces. The studentcentered academic program encourages critical thinking and reflection, leadership development, and personal strength assessment. Whitfield’s college counseling program inspires students to reach for their top choice schools in a low-stress way. The Class of 2021 was awarded scholarships totaling more than $3.92 million for their first year of college.Visit whitfieldschool.org or call 314-434-5141 for more information.

Whitfield School