Scholar's Academy vs. City Academy
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Scholar's Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for:
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City Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for:
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Overview
Scholar's Academy serves 64 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, is a member of the Christian Schools International (CSI).
The student:teacher of Scholar's Academy is 13:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Christian.
City Academy is the only private, independent elementary school in Missouri providing scholarship support to all students.
Located in St. Louis City`s Penrose neighborhood, City Academy serves children, families and the community through exceptional education and bold expectations that empower children to overcome barriers. We believe a family`s geographic location and income should never be a barrier to accessing high quality education.
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-6
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Year Founded
n/a
1999
Students Body
Total Students
64 students
242 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
96%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
14
48
Kindergarten Students
16
36
Grade 1 Students
9
34
Grade 2 Students
8
29
Grade 3 Students
6
23
Grade 4 Students
5
32
Grade 5 Students
6
25
Grade 6 Students
-
15
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
26 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
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63%
Average Class Size
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14
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:13
1:9
Classroom Dress Code
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Formal
(Khaki or navy bottoms (skirts, shorts, pants), polo tops or dress tops (navy, light blue, white, red))
(Khaki or navy bottoms (skirts, shorts, pants), polo tops or dress tops (navy, light blue, white, red))
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Jan. 31 / rolling
Tuition Cost
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$4,000
Tuition Notes
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Currently, all families qualify for significant financial aid and the average tuition paid per family is $4,000 annually.
% on Financial Aid
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100%
Average Financial Aid Grant
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$22,000
Acceptance Rate
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28%
Admissions Director
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Stephanie Dooley
Sports
Total Sports Offered
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2
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
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8
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
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Boys to Men Academy, Gardening Club, Girl Scouts, Girls on the Run, Investment Club, LEGO Robotics, STAGES (Theater), Step Team