Whitfield, an independent, coeducational school for grades 6-12 in St.
Louis, offers engaging, active learning through a foundational liberal arts curriculum.
Here, we marry challenging coursework with transformative experiences to instill citizenship, critical thinking, and leadership skills-and to prepare students for college and everything after.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Top Ranked MO School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 404 students
- Yearly Tuition: $34,050
- Average class size: 14 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 14 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
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Top Rankings
The Whitfield School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
Sports offered
Extracurriculars
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Year Founded
1952
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
404 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
14%
State avg.: 21%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
78%
Average Class Size
14 students
Number of AP Courses
7 courses
List of Courses Offered
Advanced Courses
AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Chemistry, AP English Language & Composition, AP French Language & Culture, AP Spanish Language & Culture, AP Statistics, AP U.S. History
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Jan. 14 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$34,050
Tuition Notes
Tuition includes lunch but does not include technology fees, books and incidentals, which average $1,500 a year.
% on Financial Aid
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$18,000
Admissions Director
Lisa Trout
Admissions Associate
Michelle Templeton
Endowment Size
$15 million
Sports
Total Sports Offered
17 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
30 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Admissions Club, Asian Student Union, Black Student Union, Community service, Fashion Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Film Club, Garden Club, Green Scene (Pep Club), GSA, International Student Union, International Thespian Society, Jewish Student Union, Library Council, Middle School Debate Club, Middle School Math Club, Mindfulness Club, Model United Nations, Muslim Student Union, Ping Pong Club, Special Olympics Young Athletes Program, Student Council, Student Diversity Council, Student Honor Council, Students Demand Action, Women's Alliance
Arts and Music Programs:
Literary magazine, Theater, Yearbook
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Climbing Club
Admissions Club, Asian Student Union, Black Student Union, Community service, Fashion Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Film Club, Garden Club, Green Scene (Pep Club), GSA, International Student Union, International Thespian Society, Jewish Student Union, Library Council, Middle School Debate Club, Middle School Math Club, Mindfulness Club, Model United Nations, Muslim Student Union, Ping Pong Club, Special Olympics Young Athletes Program, Student Council, Student Diversity Council, Student Honor Council, Students Demand Action, Women's Alliance
Arts and Music Programs:
Literary magazine, Theater, Yearbook
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Climbing Club
School Notes
- It's the experience that counts.
- Whitfield is an independent, coeducational college preparatory day school for grades 612, located on a 26acre campus in Creve Coeur.The way things have always been done may not prepare children for a future the likes of which have never been seen. And one single way of teaching can't cultivate the kind of extraordinary dexterity that develops when each young mind works with thinkers of all kinds, learns in myriad ways, and turns in many directions: Reading and listening, of course. But also doing, making, seeing, feeling, sensing. Experiencing. At Whitfield, we believe that the future of rigor will be anything but rigid, and that real academic excellence fosters the agility, adaptability, resilience, and risk tolerance that today's students- and tomorrow's world-require.
- For more information about The Whitfield School, please visit www.whitfieldschool.org or reach out to our Admissions staff at admissions@whitfieldschool.org.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does The Whitfield School cost?
The Whitfield School's tuition is approximately $34,050 for private students.
Does The Whitfield School offer a summer program?
Yes, The Whitfield School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
What sports does The Whitfield School offer?
The Whitfield School offers 17 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Climbing, Cross Country, Dance, E-sports, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Rock Climbing, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball and Wrestling. The Whitfield School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for most sports offered.
What is The Whitfield School's ranking?
The Whitfield School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for: Largest student body, Most sports offered and Most extracurriculars offered.
When is the application deadline for The Whitfield School?
The application deadline for The Whitfield School is Jan. 14 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 14 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
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