Mary Queen of Peace Parish School is an Archdiocesan Catholic elementary school that finds its center in the life and teachings of Jesus Christ.
As a faith community, our mission is to create an environment that encourages each student's spiritual, moral and academic growth with a commitment to stewardship.
Mary Queen of Peace is committed to assisting parents in their role as the primary educators of their children in knowledge and faith.
Under the guidance and participation of the faculty, our school provides a deliberate and systematic instruction in both formal and informal educational settings to develop the skills, knowledge and values needed for life.
In an atmosphere of encouragement, the school assists each child to achieve his or her full potential and to develop an appropriate sense of self-worth.
It is this shared sense of community which aids both parent and child in fulfilling and growing their commitment to the Catholic Church through liturgy, prayer, friendship and service.
Mary Queen of Peace School is open to students of any race, color, national, and ethnic origin.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked MO School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 411 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Mary Queen Of Peace School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
411 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
0%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Mary Queen of Peace Parish School is an Archdiocesan Catholic elementary school that finds its center in the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. As a faith community, our mission is to create an environment that encourages each student's spiritual, moral and academic growth with a commitment to stewardship. Mary Queen of Peace is committed to assisting parents in their role as the primary educators of their children in knowledge and faith. Under the guidance and participation of the faculty, our school provides a deliberate and systematic instruction in both formal and informal educational settings to develop the skills, knowledge and values needed for life. In an atmosphere of encouragement, the school assists each child to achieve his or her full potential and to develop an appropriate sense of self-worth. It is this shared sense of community which aids both parent and child in fulfilling and growing their commitment to the Catholic Church through liturgy, prayer, friendship and service. Mary Queen of Peace School is open to students of any race, color, national, and ethnic origin.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mary Queen Of Peace School's ranking?
Mary Queen Of Peace School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Mary Queen Of Peace School?
The application deadline for Mary Queen Of Peace School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Mary Queen Of Peace School is Ursuline Academy (0.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Annunciation Campus/holy Cross Academy (1.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Kirkwood Early Childhood Center (0.6 miles away)
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Students
Kirkwood Early Childhood Center
Daycare / Preschool
Grades: PK-K | 225 students 0.6 miles 100 North Sappington Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 965-9544
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 965-9544
0.6
PK-K
225
Grades: 9-12 | 420 students 0.7 miles 341 S Sappington Road
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 984-2800
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 984-2800
0.7
9-12
420
Annunciation Campus/holy Cross Academy
(Catholic)
Grades: 6-8 | 162 students 1 miles 16 W Glendale
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 961-7712
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 961-7712
1
6-8
162
Faith Academy
Montessori School
Grades: PK-K | 37 students 1.1 miles 44 N Gore Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 961-1411
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 961-1411
1.1
PK-K
37
Grades: K-12 | 70 students 1.3 miles 110 N Elm Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 918-3316
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 918-3316
1.3
K-12
70
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