Ecc-childhaven

330 N Gore Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63119
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Tel: (314) 919-4700
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  • Great Circle offers educational programming for students who have severe emotional and behavioral challenges, communication disorders, cognitive delays, or Autism Spectrum Disorder. Education services are provided by certified Special Education and/or General Education teachers, teacher’s assistants and licensed clinical therapists. The educational staff works collaboratively to restore hope where it is most needed by providing education and treatment to students and their families. Individualized plans are designed and maintained to help students meet their educational and psychosocial goals, ensuring short term progress and lifelong resiliency. Students are able to learn in an environment that includes a low staff to student ratio; individualized evidence based instructional practices; an accredited curriculum and intensive therapeutic services. Educational services at Great Circle are accredited or approved by the following entities: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE), the Independent School Association of the Central States (ISACS) and AdvancEd.
Quick Stats (2021)
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Students: 226 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $24,100
  • Acceptance rate: 90%
  • Average class size: 10 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling

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Ecc-childhaven places among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for:

School Overview

School TypeSpecial Education School
School Membership(s)School Assoc.AdvancED
Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS)
Religious AffiliationNonsectarian
Grades OfferedGrades Kindergarten-12
Learning Difference ProgramsYes
Learning Programs SupportedIndividualized educational programming
Year Founded1834
Summer School OfferedYes

Student Body

Total Students226 students
Student Body TypeCo-ed
% Students of Color
62%
State avg.: 17%
Students by Grade Ecc-childhaven Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers28 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio8:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
35%
Average Class Size10 students
Classroom Dress CodeCasual
(varies according to school program)

Finances and Admission

Admission DeadlineNone / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost$24,100
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Tuition NotesVaries according to school program student enrolls in.
% on Financial Aid
17%
Acceptance Rate
90%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions DirectorMaggie Aubuchon
Admissions AssociateKelly McCrary

School Notes

Great Circle schools strive to help children improve the way they function in the school environment and in society through a low student-to-staff ratio and individualized instruction. The professional staff of certified special education teachers, teachers' assistants and licensed clinical therapists work together to provide education and treatment to students and their families.

Services include:

  • Occupational Therapy
  • Speech & Language Therapy
  • Art Therapy
  • Music Therapy
  • Nursing, psychiatric, medical, psychosocial and educational evaluation and consultation
  • Individual, group and family therapy
  • Social skills and life skills training
  • Tutoring
  • Parent education
  • Respite Care
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  • Saint Louis
    Miriam School
    Special Education School
     Grades: PK-8 | 94 students
    9.3 miles
    501 Bacon Avenue
    Saint Louis, MO 63119
    (314) 968-5225     9.3 PK-8
    94
  • Saint Louis
    Ech School At Every Childs Hope
    Alternative School
     Grades: 4-12 | 45 students
    8.9 miles
    8240 Saint Charles Rock Rd
    Saint Louis, MO 63114
    (314) 593-2999     8.9 4-12
    45
  • Saint Louis
    Great Circle Edgewood Children's Center
    Special Education School
     Grades: Inquire with school | 229 students
    9 miles
    330 N. Gore
    Saint Louis, MO 63119
    (314) 968-4727     9 Inquire with school
    229
  • Saint Louis
    Logos School
    Special Education School
     Grades: 6-12 | 94 students
    9.4 miles
    9137 Old Bonhomme Rd
    Saint Louis, MO 63132
    (314) 323-8011     9.4 6-12
    94
  • Chesterfield
    Academy Of Saint Louis
    Academy Of Saint Louis Photo - The Academy of St. Louis is the only private, faith-based school for students with learning disabilities in St. Louis serving grades K-12th.
    Special Education School (Roman Catholic)
    (3)
     Grades: 5-12 | 19 students
    16.9 miles
    1633 Kehrs Mill Road, Building B
    Chesterfield, MO 63005
    (636) 534-5099     16.9 5-12
    19

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Quick Stats (2021)
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Students: 226 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $24,100
  • Acceptance rate: 90%
  • Average class size: 10 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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