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Holy Child Catholic School

2316 Church Rd
Arnold, MO 63010

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Tel: (636) 296-0055

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Holy Child School is the consolidated Catholic elementary school in Arnold sponsored by Immaculate Conception, St. John and St. David's Parishes.

Grades K-8 are at the Immaculate Conception campus. The school offers a full curriculum of quality education in the Catholic tradition, cooperating with parents so that each student may reach his or her full potential.

The primary goal of the school is to instill the Gospel values of the sacredness of each human life and a commitment of service to the community.

The Holy Child School Board is an advisory board to the pastors and principal of Holy Child School.

Members are expected to consider, evaluate and make recommendations regarding all long and short-term goals and achievements of Holy Child School.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 271 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

271 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 20%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

13 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

21:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

School Notes

School Mascot: Wild Boars

Holy Child School is the consolidated Catholic elementary school in Arnold sponsored by Immaculate Conception, St. John and St. David's Parishes. Grades K-8 are at the Immaculate Conception campus. The school offers a full curriculum of quality education in the Catholic tradition, cooperating with parents so that each student may reach his or her full potential. The primary goal of the school is to instill the Gospel values of the sacredness of each human life and a commitment of service to the community. The Holy Child School Board is an advisory board to the pastors and principal of Holy Child School. Members are expected to consider, evaluate and make recommendations regarding all long and short-term goals and achievements of Holy Child School.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Holy Child Catholic School is often viewed alongside schools like The Goddard School by visitors of our site.

When is the application deadline for Holy Child Catholic School?

The application deadline for Holy Child Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 271 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Missouri is $12,265 for elementary schools and $14,994 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Missouri is 86% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).