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At Boys & Girls Town, our mission is to improve the lives of children with emotional and behavioral problems through superior, family-focused services.

Our treatment programs employ a strength-based approach, we help each child discover the talents & strengths in themselves.

By reinforcing positive behaviors, we help children improve their self-esteem and develop positive relationships with their peers and families.

Today Boys & Girls Town of Missouri serves more than 5,000 children and family members each year through residential treatment, foster care case management, outreach and therapy programs for at-risk children and youth with a history of abuse and neglect or severe behavior and emotional disorders.

Our treatment programs are a viable alternative to costly hospital stays and offer real hope for children and their families.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Alternative School
Grades: 4
Yearly Tuition: $25,000
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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Academy At Boys & Girls Town ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for:

School Overview

School Type

Alternative School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 4

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Student Body

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

81%

State avg.: 20%

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

5 teachers

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$25,000

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School Notes

At Boys & Girls Town, our mission is to improve the lives of children with emotional and behavioral problems through superior, family-focused services. Our treatment programs employ a strength-based approach, we help each child discover the talents & strengths in themselves. By reinforcing positive behaviors, we help children improve their self-esteem and develop positive relationships with their peers and families. Today Boys & Girls Town of Missouri serves more than 5,000 children and family members each year through residential treatment, foster care case management, outreach and therapy programs for at-risk children and youth with a history of abuse and neglect or severe behavior and emotional disorders. Our treatment programs are a viable alternative to costly hospital stays and offer real hope for children and their families.

Source: Verified school update

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How much does Academy At Boys & Girls Town cost?

Academy At Boys & Girls Town's tuition is approximately $25,000 for private students.

When is the application deadline for Academy At Boys & Girls Town?

The application deadline for Academy At Boys & Girls Town is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Alternative School
Grades: 4
Yearly Tuition: $25,000
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Saint Louis, MO is $17,189 for elementary schools and $21,240 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Saint Louis, MO is 81% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).