Cor Jesu Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2025)

10230 Gravois Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63123

Cor Jesu Academy is a Catholic, college-preparatory school founded by the Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

Welcoming - Cor Jesu feels like home because it is. Everyone is welcomed with open arms and open heart.

Education - We help our students realize their whole potential with a balanced approach to education that leads to brilliance.

Loving - Love is our legacy. Since 1956, every student has learned the importance of embracing and Sharing the Love of the Heart of Christ.

Encouraging - We celebrate successes, applaud efforts and embrace setbacks, all of which contribute to the high school experience.

Balanced - We strive to develop dynamic women. We believe academics are important, but so are clubs, choirs, teams and friends.

Giving - We're so much more than a school. We're a faith-filled community seeking every opportunity to serve others.

Quick Facts (2025)

Top Ranked MO School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 550 students
Yearly Tuition: $17,325
Average class size: 140 students
Application Deadline: Dec. 1
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Year Founded

1956

Colors

White, Red

School Calendar

View School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

550 students

Student Body Type

All-girls

% Students of Color

State avg.: 21%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

43 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

National avg.: 13:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

90%

Average Class Size

140 students

Number of AP Courses

21 courses

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

Advanced Courses

Advanced Strategies of Rhetoric and ResearchAmerican Literary Masterpieces

American PoliticsArt History

BiologyCalculus AB and Calculus BC

Calculus ICalculus II

ChemistryCommunicating in French I

Communicating in French IICommunicating in Spanish I

Communicating in Spanish IIComparative Government and Politics

Design IDrawing I

English Language and CompositionEnglish Literature After 1790

English Literature Before 1790First-Year Writing

French Language and CultureGeneral Physics I

History of the U.S. since 1865History of the U.S. to 1865

Intermediate French: Language and CultureIntermediate Latin: Language and Culture

Intermediate Spanish: Language and CultureIntroduction to Comparative Government and Politics

Introduction to LiteratureIntroduction to Public Speaking

Latin: VirgilMusic Theory

Personal Finance for Nonbusiness MajorsPhysics C: Mechanics

Physics IIPsychology

Reading in Latin IReading in Latin II

Spanish Language and CultureStatistics

Studio ArtStudio Art: 2-D Design Portfolio

Theological FoundationsU.S. Government and Politics

U.S. HistoryWorld History: Modern

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Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

Dec. 1

Yearly Tuition Cost

$17,325

View national tuition avg.

% on Financial Aid

49%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$7,950

Admissions Director

Colleen Smyth Dean '10

Admissions Associate

Olivia Hanford '17

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

14 sports

Sports

TennisTrack and Field

Ultimate FrisbeeVolleyball

School Notes

School Motto: Sharing the Love of the Heart of Christ
School Mascot: Charger

Cor Jesu Academy, a Catholic, college-preparatory school founded by the Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. In an academically challenging environment, we provide a program for the total education of talented, academically qualified young women. Students are empowered intellectually, spiritually and morally to serve as responsible members of the global community. Inspired by the charism of sharing the love of the heart of Christ, students embrace personal dignity and faith, integrity and compassion and a commitment to serve others. In this environment, Cor Jesu Academy creates a caring community of young women who accept and share God's love.

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Laurie Hunsicker Phillips '88 -
- Sr. Susan Marie Krupp, ASCJ '76 -

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Cor Jesu Academy cost?

Cor Jesu Academy's tuition is approximately $17,325 for private students.

Who are famous alumni from Cor Jesu Academy?

Cor Jesu Academy famous alumni include: Laurie Hunsicker Phillips '88 and Sr. Susan Marie Krupp, ASCJ '76.

What sports does Cor Jesu Academy offer?

Cor Jesu Academy offers 14 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Diving, Field Hockey, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee and Volleyball. Cor Jesu Academy is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for most sports offered.

What is Cor Jesu Academy's ranking?

Cor Jesu Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for: Highest average ACT score, Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees, Largest student body, Most AP courses offered and Most sports offered.

When is the application deadline for Cor Jesu Academy?

The application deadline for Cor Jesu Academy is Dec. 1.

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