Faith Academy

44 N Gore Ave Saint Louis, MO 63119
faithacademyofmontessori.org

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 37 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 37 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

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

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School Facts

School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1982
School Motto
“Establishing lasting peace is the work of education.”

Student Body

Total Students
37 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
50%
State avg.: 21%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
37:1
National avg.: 11:1
School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL

School Notes

  • At Faith Academy, We believe each child to be a unique individual, and to be gifted in one way or another.
  • We believe that learning can and should be an exciting experience and that to allow children the chance to realize their full potential, they must be given the freedom to choose.
  • Here at Faith we provide that freedom within a structured and carefully prepared Montessori environment.
  • We are devoted to giving each child the opportunity to grow to their fullest potential.
  • Faith Academy is licensed by the state of Missouri, and adheres to all the regulations of the State Licensing Unit, as well as state, local fire and health departments.
  • Our program emphasizes individual attention being given to each enrolled child.
  • We are devoted to giving each child the opportunity to grow to their fullest potential using the Montessori method of education.
  • The "Montessori Method" was developed in the early 1900's from the work of Dr. Maria Montessori who devoted her life to studying the true nature of children.
  • Her method is based on the belief in children's creative potential, their drive to learn, and the right to be treated as an individual.
  • A Montessori environment contains specially designed materials that invite children to engage in learning activities of their own choosing.
  • child doing lesson.
  • At Faith Academy, We believe each child to be a unique individual, and to be gifted in one way or another. We believe that learning can and should be an exciting experience and that to allow children the chance to realize their full potential, they must be given the freedom to choose. Here at Faith we provide that freedom within a structured and carefully prepared Montessori environment. We are devoted to giving each child the opportunity to grow to their fullest potential. Faith Academy is licensed by the state of Missouri, and adheres to all the regulations of the State Licensing Unit, as well as state, local fire and health departments. Our program emphasizes individual attention being given to each enrolled child. We are devoted to giving each child the opportunity to grow to their fullest potential using the Montessori method of education. The "Montessori Method" was developed in the early 1900's from the work of Dr. Maria Montessori who devoted her life to studying the true nature of children. Her method is based on the belief in children's creative potential, their drive to learn, and the right to be treated as an individual. A Montessori environment contains specially designed materials that invite children to engage in learning activities of their own choosing. child doing lesson.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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When is the application deadline for Faith Academy?
The application deadline for Faith Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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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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