Emerson Academy Therapeutic 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)

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12

Student Body

Total Students
52 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
92%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

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

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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

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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)

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Saint Louis, MO is $17,189 for elementary schools and $21,240 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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