Ascension School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked MO School
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 478 students
Yearly Tuition: $7,119
Average class size: 21 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Ascension School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Ascension School
Kind	67
1	59
2	51
3	70
4	58
5	54
6	57
7	26
8	36

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1941

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Student Body

Total Students

478 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 21%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

24 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

20:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

21 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Uniforms vary between Primary, Intermediate, and Middle School

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$7,119

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Tuition Notes

Two children: $11,387, Three or More Children: $14,940

Admissions Director

Christe Windler

Admissions Associate

Mrs. Christe Windler

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

5 sports

Sports

BasketballGolf

SoccerTrack and Field

Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

2 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Chess TeamLacrosse

School Notes

Ascension School recognizes that each individual is a child of God having a divine origin and an eternal destiny.
In an atmosphere of trust, openness and respect, each student is guided first to the idea and then to the realization of a process of formation which helps each child achieve understanding, acceptance and utilization of his/her God-given talents.
Ascension School provides opportunities for fostering the growth of religious attitudes, moral behavior and academic achievement.
Every student is challenged to strive for excellence at the highest possible level of formation.

School Motto: Love God. Love Others. Make Disciples.

Ascension School recognizes that each individual is a child of God having a divine origin and an eternal destiny.
In an atmosphere of trust, openness and respect, each student is guided first to the idea and then to the realization of a process of formation which helps each child achieve understanding, acceptance and utilization of his/her God-given talents.
Ascension School provides opportunities for fostering the growth of religious attitudes, moral behavior and academic achievement.
Every student is challenged to strive for excellence at the highest possible level of formation.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Ascension School cost?

Ascension School's tuition is approximately $7,119 for private students.

What schools are Ascension School often compared to?

Ascension School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Clare Of Assisi School by visitors of our site.

What sports does Ascension School offer?

Ascension School offers 5 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is Ascension School's ranking?

Ascension School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for: Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for Ascension School?

The application deadline for Ascension School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Chesterfield, MO is $19,112 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Chesterfield, MO is 84% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).