St. Michael's school serves children from pre-school through eighth grade. We are a community of parents, teachers, priests, and staff who care about and foster the spiritual, academic, and emotional growth of our children.
Our approach to discipline is based on respect respect for self, respect for learning, respect for each other.
Since 1895 our mission here at St. Michael's has remained the same help build the kingdom of God.
We offer solid instruction based on the traditions of our Catholic faith and we help our students through their spiritual journey by preparing them for the sacrament.
We do this by building a spiritual community that reflects Christ's love through Daily Prayer and Weekly Mass: Our students, faculty, and staff pray together daily.
Mass is celebrated weekly with students and there are a number of special all school masses and prayer services planned throughout the year.
Parents are invited to attend any of these masses. Our students have numerous opportunities to serve others by participating in programs that benefit the community: Special Olympics, Juvenile Diabetes, Math Marathon for Saint Judes, Mary Queen and Mother Nursing Home, Foreign Missions, Saint Vincent DePaul, Sts Peter & Paul Soup Kitchen, and many others.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 170 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Year Founded
2012
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Campus Size
10
School Motto
Rooted in the Person of Jesus Christ.
Student Body
Total Students
170 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
8%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Holy Cross Academy?
The application deadline for Holy Cross Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Holy Cross Academy is Greenways Academy (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is The College School (0.3 miles away)
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(314) 432-7534
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Nerinx Hall High School
All-girls (Catholic)
Grades: 9-12 | 589 students 0.8 miles 530 E Lockwood Ave
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(314) 968-1505
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 968-1505
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Dept Of Special Education
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Grades: 1-12 | 20 students 1.1 miles 20 Archbishop May Drive
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(314) 792-7300
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 792-7300
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Holy Redeemer School
(Catholic)
Grades: PK-8 | 273 students 1.1 miles 341 E Lockwood Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 962-8989
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