Forsyth School

6235 Wydown Boulevard Saint Louis, MO 63105
www.forsythschool.org

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Top Ranked MO School
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-6
  • Enrollment: 393 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $26,620
  • Average class size: 14 students
  • Application Deadline: Jan. 29 / rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update
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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Top Ranked MO School
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-6
  • Enrollment: 393 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $26,620
  • Average class size: 14 students
  • Application Deadline: Jan. 29 / rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Forsyth School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Student Body

School Facts

Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-6
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1961
Last Day of School
Thu. Jun 3, 2027
Campus Size
5 acres
School Motto
Empowering children to pursue challenges with confidence

Student Body

Total Students
393 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
41%
State avg.: 21%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
46%
Average Class Size
14 students
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
List of Courses Offered

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
Jan. 29 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Eyas Program: $23,290; Part-time Eyas: $16,300; Pre-K/Jr-K: $25,995; Part-time Pre-K: $17,765
% on Financial Aid
27%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$13,000
Admissions Director
DeAnn Pomatto
Admissions Associate
Allison Sieputowski
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Sports

Total Sports Offered
5 sports
Colors
Green & White
School Mascot
Freddy Falcon

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
5 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Chess TeamMathletes
Student CouncilWaste Ambassadors


Arts and Music Programs:
Music Lessons

School Notes

  • Forsyth School is a leading independent, co-educational elementary school for children age 2 through Grade 6.
  • Located in the Wydown-Forsyth Historic District, Forsyth's one-of-a-kind campus consists of six historic homes; walkable resources include Forest Park and Washington University.
  • The challenging and engaging curriculum promotes age-appropriate independence and prepares students to thrive in secondary school and beyond.
Forsyth School fosters a spirit of curiosity and joy, empowering children to pursue challenges with confidence.At Forsyth, our talented and caring teachers encourage students to explore and question, enabling them to learn deeply. Each child's unique identity is known, celebrated, and nurtured by our supportive community. The results are profound: children take risks, pursue challenges, and find joy in learning. The "Forsyth experience" is enriched by the school's unique campus, location, and commitment to the natural world.

Forsyth's community values are the essential beliefs that describe our culture and characterize what we uphold:
  • We create an environment that encourages children to develop theconfidence, courage, and resilienceto persevere and embrace challenges in a continually evolving world.
  • We celebrate each individual's unique identity and ensure adiverse, equitable, and inclusivecommunity to which all belong.
  • We practicekindness and compassionin our interactions with each other, our community, and the natural world.
  • We believecuriosityis the foundation for inquiry, innovation, and creativity. We encouragequestioningin our search for knowledge, understanding, and excellence.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Forsyth School cost?
Forsyth School's tuition is approximately $26,620 for private students and $310 for summer students.
What sports does Forsyth School offer?
Forsyth School offers 5 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Softball and Volleyball.
What is Forsyth School's ranking?
Forsyth School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Forsyth School?
The application deadline for Forsyth School is Jan. 29 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 29 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

School Reviews

  5.00 out of 5  (6 reviews)
5  
Over the last three years, Forsyth has been an incredible home for our family. Both of my children have truly thrived in this environment. Looking ahead, we plan on staying through the end of 6th grade, though we are already feeling nostalgic about leaving this wonderful school as we begin our secondary school search. We cannot recommend Forsyth highly enough!
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5  
I have been working at Forsyth for just under two months, and I have to say that I have had a wonderful experience. The entire community has been welcoming, kind, and supportive throughout my short time here. I have already built many strong relationships and I can tell more will be coming as the months go by. The campus is phenomenal, the teachers are passionate, and the students are full of positive energy. The families have all been so warm and welcoming as well as the administration, truly creating the whole community experience. I look forward to coming to work every day and it has been too long since I could say that. I am completely thrilled with my decision to work here and I only feel like it will get better and better. Thank you Forsyth School!
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5  
Forsyth is a unique school community that combines academic rigor and challenge, sustainability and creativity with an intentional focus on creating a sense of belonging for every member of the school community. I would encourage anyone to check us out!
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5  
Forsyth provided an amazing educational experience for both of my children and successfully prepared them for their secondary schools. They loved their teachers, classes, and the joyful atmosphere at Forsyth. The school teaches to the whole child, academically, socially, emotionally, and helps them be the best person they can be while at school and into the future.
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5  
The teachers at Forsyth are the best around! I have a graduate of Forsyth and two children currently enrolled at the school. My kids have very different personalities and learning styles, and I have been more than pleased with how the school has been able to individually challenge my kids without overwhelming them. The teachers are creative in how they apply the curriculum, and all it takes is one visit to campus to experience the exuberance that permeates Forsyth!
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5  
Hands down the best early childhood/elementary school experience in St. Louis! Children are known, celebrated, and nurtured by a supportive community; they take risks, pursue challenges, and find joy in learning.
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The average private school tuition in Saint Louis, MO is $17,395 for elementary schools and $21,703 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Saint Louis, MO is 82% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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