Emerson Academy Therapeutic School

4245 Kennerly Ave Saint Louis, MO 63113
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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: 1-12
  • Enrollment: 52 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

About the School

  • Emerson Academy Therapeutic School in Saint Louis, MO, serves 52 students in grades 1 through 12 within a nonsectarian, city–based special education program.
  • The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 13:1 with a total of 4 teaching staff members.
  • Approximately 92% of the student body represents students of color, placing the school among the top 20% in Missouri for diversity.
  • This co–ed therapeutic school provides programming for children and teens in a large city community setting.
  • Tuition rates align with Saint Louis averages, reflecting local private school costs for elementary and secondary education.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: 1-12
  • Enrollment: 52 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Emerson Academy Therapeutic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for:

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Attribute

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
Students By Grade

Student Body

Total Students
52 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
92%
State avg.: 21%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

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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).

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