St. Louis Catholic Academy provides formalized standards for instruction and learning without stifling or limiting the creativity and autonomy of classroom teachers.
The curriculum combines requirements and philosophy. The SLCA instructional guide is a standards and benchmark curriculum.
These benchmarks and standards are culled from Missouri State Standards, the Nativity/Miguel Network benchmarks and the St. Louis Archdiocesan curriculum.
These benchmarks establish a dual responsibility for what teachers must teach and what students must learn.
Fundamental to this instructional process is the adoption of High Yield Instructional Strategies.
Teachers are expected to use these strategies frequently in their classroom instruction.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 189 students
- Yearly Tuition: $4,200
- Average class size: 22 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. Louis Catholic Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
189 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 21%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
22 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
One Child
$4,200
Two Children
$4,700
Three Children
$5,200
Four or more Children
$5,700
Application/Registration Fee
$50 per child
Annual Aftercare Fee
$200 per child per year
School Notes
- St. Louis Catholic Academy provides formalized standards for instruction and learning without stifling or limiting the creativity and autonomy of classroom teachers. The curriculum combines requirements and philosophy. The SLCA instructional guide is a standards and benchmark curriculum. These benchmarks and standards are culled from Missouri State Standards, the Nativity/Miguel Network benchmarks and the St. Louis Archdiocesan curriculum. These benchmarks establish a dual responsibility for what teachers must teach and what students must learn. Fundamental to this instructional process is the adoption of High Yield Instructional Strategies. Teachers are expected to use these strategies frequently in their classroom instruction.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. Louis Catholic Academy cost?
St. Louis Catholic Academy's tuition is approximately $4,200 for private students.
When is the application deadline for St. Louis Catholic Academy?
The application deadline for St. Louis Catholic Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Reviews
5 4/8/2022
My granddaughter's First Year is her Kindergarten experience and her Teacher Mrs. Black is amazing!!! She teaches academics and confidence!! I love this school.. she`ll definitely be a First grader at this location next year!!! The gym teacher Mr. H is so helpful and caring!! The art teacher has my granddaughter painting her masterpiece every other day!!! Yes, I feel grateful and the biggest plus is Father Steve and mass is wonderful!! Again I feel blessed and safe with my granddaughter`s education.
5 1/28/2022
My child has been there since kindergarten. She's had some really good teachers. The teachers are helpful and caring.
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