City Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked MO School
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 242 students
Yearly Tuition: $4,000
Acceptance rate: 28%
Average class size: 14 students
Application Deadline: Jan. 31 / rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

City Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-6

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	City Academy
Pre-K	48
Kind	36
1	34
2	29
3	23
4	32
5	25
6	15

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Year Founded

1999

Summer School Offered

Yes

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School Motto

Preparation. Opportunity. Possibility.

Student Body

Total Students

242 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

96%

State avg.: 21%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

26 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

63%

Average Class Size

14 students

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Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Khaki or navy bottoms (skirts, shorts, pants), polo tops or dress tops (navy, light blue, white, red)

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Jan. 31 / rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$4,000

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Tuition Notes

Currently, all families qualify for significant financial aid and the average tuition paid per family is $4,000 annually.

% on Financial Aid

100%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$22,000

Acceptance Rate

28%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Stephanie Dooley

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

2 sports

Sports

BasketballTennis

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

8 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Boys to Men AcademyGardening Club

Girl ScoutsInvestment Club

LEGO RoboticsStep Team

Arts and Music Programs:

STAGES (Theater)

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Girls on the Run

School Notes

City Academy is the only private, independent elementary school in Missouri providing scholarship support to all students.
Located in St. Louis City`s Penrose neighborhood, City Academy serves children, families and the community through exceptional education and bold expectations that empower children to overcome barriers. We believe a family`s geographic location and income should never be a barrier to accessing high quality education.

In most elementary schools in the U.S., the homeroom teacher is expected to be a generalist. City Academy has embraced the specialist model, which is more of an international approach to teaching.Through the specialist model, City Academy teachers instruct the one subject about which they are most knowledgeable. This means experts in their chosen content area teach their subjects to all students. The specialist model also allows for greater depth in a subject area that supports the level of academic rigor expected of City Academy students.
City Academy believes that both the social-emotional and academic growth of each student is equal and necessary to address the healthy development of the whole child. Academic programs include STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, math), violin instruction for all students 1st-6th grade, Spanish instruction for all scholars, and extended day programs and summer programs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does City Academy cost?

City Academy's tuition is approximately $4,000 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of City Academy?

The acceptance rate of City Academy is 28%, which is lower than the national average of 86%. City Academy's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Missouri with low acceptance rates.

Does City Academy offer a summer program?

Yes, City Academy offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.

What sports does City Academy offer?

City Academy offers 2 interscholastic sports: Basketball and Tennis.

What is City Academy's ranking?

City Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for: Least expensive tuition, Lowest average acceptance rates and Highest percentage of students of color.

When is the application deadline for City Academy?

The application deadline for City Academy is Jan. 31 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 31 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Saint Louis, MO is $17,419 for elementary schools and $21,551 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).