Forsyth School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked MO School
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-6
Enrollment: 394 students
Yearly Tuition: $25,595
Average class size: 12 students
Application Deadline: Jan. 30 / rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

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

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS)
Educational Records Bureau

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-6

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Forsyth School
Nursery	16
Pre-K	79
Kind	51
1	46
2	43
3	41
4	41
5	42
6	35

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Year Founded

1961

Campus Size

5 acres

Student Body

Total Students

394 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

37%

State avg.: 21%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

46 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

54%

Average Class Size

12 students

List of Courses Offered

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Matriculation DataMatric. Data

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Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

Jan. 30 / rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$25,595

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Tuition Notes

Eyas Program: $22,395; Part-time Eyas: $15,675; Pre-K/Junior-K: $24,995; Part-time Pre-K: $17,080

% on Financial Aid

26%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$10,000

Admissions Director

DeAnn Pomatto

Admissions Associate

Allison Sieputowski

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

5 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

SoccerSoftball

Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

4 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Chess ClubMathletes

Student CouncilWaste Ambassadors

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.

School Motto: Empowering children to pursue challenges with confidence
School Mascot: Freddy Falcon

Forsyth School fosters a spirit of curiosity and joy, empowering children to pursue challenges with confidence.At Forsyth, our talented and caring faculty 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Forsyth School cost?

Forsyth School's tuition is approximately $25,595 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. 30 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 30 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (5 reviews)

5 10/13/2021

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!

- Posted by Teacher - James Dee

5 10/13/2021

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!

- Posted by Parent - Amber

5 10/13/2021

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.

- Posted by Parent - Former Parent

5 4/22/2021

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!

- Posted by Parent - Courtney

5 4/21/2021

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.

- Posted by Administrator - DeAnn

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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).