St. Paul's Lutheran School was established in 1849 at the intersection of Ballas and Manchester Road in Des Peres.
St. Paul's Lutheran School is committed to sharing Christ's love and providing an environment and opportunity for students to develop their God-given potential: spiritually, academically, physically, emotionally and socially.
It is our goal to conduct programs and classes that follow our vision statement: Developing Caring Servant Leaders.
St. Paul's Lutheran School is accredited through National Lutheran School Accreditation and the Missouri Chapter of the National Federation of Nonpublic School State Accrediting Association.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Top Ranked MO School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 213 students
- Average class size: 18 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. Paul's Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1849
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
213 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
5%
State avg.: 21%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
18 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
financial aid available
Sports
Total Sports Offered
6 sports
Sports
School Notes
- St. Paul's Lutheran School was established in 1849 at the intersection of Ballas and Manchester Road in Des Peres. St. Paul's Lutheran School is committed to sharing Christ's love and providing an environment and opportunity for students to develop their God-given potential: spiritually, academically, physically, emotionally and socially. It is our goal to conduct programs and classes that follow our vision statement: Developing Caring Servant Leaders. St. Paul's Lutheran School is accredited through National Lutheran School Accreditation and the Missouri Chapter of the National Federation of Nonpublic School State Accrediting Association.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does St. Paul's Lutheran School offer?
St. Paul's Lutheran School offers 6 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Soccer, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is St. Paul's Lutheran School's ranking?
St. Paul's Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Paul's Lutheran School?
The application deadline for St. Paul's Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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Grades: PK-12 | 1,253 students 4.4 miles 101 North Warson Road
Saint Louis, MO 63124
(314) 995-7367
Saint Louis, MO 63124
(314) 995-7367
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Grades: PK-8 | 205 students 8.1 miles 5025 Lakewood Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63123
(314) 353-9242
Saint Louis, MO 63123
(314) 353-9242
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School Reviews
5 1/28/2012
We love St. Paul's! The school is just what we were looking for as our son was entering Kindergarten: commitment to academic excellence, a strong family atmosphere, and knowledgeable, loving teachers!
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