Christ The King School has been committed to the pursuit of academic excellence.
We are proud of our long history of dedication to the families of University City and the surrounding communities.
Our talented faculty nurtures individuality, self-awareness and self-esteem. Along with a strong curriculum, we strive to instill in our students the values we treasure.
At Christ the King, our students love to learn and learn to love.
The mission of Christ the King School is to provide each student with a high-quality education in the arts and sciences and with formation in Christian values that will lend dignity and direction to his or her life.
We pride ourselves on preparing students not just for high school, but for life – a life that is centered on Jesus Christ and grounded in His Gospel.
The staff of Christ the King School focuses on the individual needs of our children by helping them to know themselves, their human family, and their faith.
Since education is the formation of the whole child, our school places proper emphasis upon spiritual, intellectual, cultural, social, and physical values, as appropriate for children of different ages and developmental needs.
While Christ the King School emphasizes personal responsibility for learning, we accommodate the individual learning style of each child.
We provide co-curricular experiences to support opportunities for successful learning.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 207 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
207 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
24%
State avg.: 21%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Christ The King Catholic School?
The application deadline for Christ The King Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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