Kirk Day School
Tel:
(314) 434-4349
- Kirk Day School, a private Christian school nestled in the heart of west St. Louis County, is distinguished by the strength of a proven academic program grounded in a Christian worldview.
- Students experience the benefits of small classes, foreign languages, and a wide variety of extracurricular activities in athletics, technology, and the arts.
- The curriculum meets the educational goals of each student, including the academically gifted who are further challenged through individualized instruction and dynamic learning programs.
- A warm and diverse community draws students from over 32 zip codes and 60 churches.
- Through a challenging and proven academic curriculum, students are provided with the educational foundations necessary for them to succeed with excellence at the secondary school level and beyond.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Students: 286 students
- Yearly Tuition: $9,850
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
Kirk Day School places among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Body Largest student body
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | Christian Schools International (CSI) AdvancED Educational Records Bureau |
| Religious Affiliation | Christian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
| Learning Programs Supported | Gifted & Talented / Learning Disabilities / Language Disorders |
| Year Founded | 1992 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 286 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 17% State avg.: 17% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 40% |
| Average Class Size | 15 students |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $9,850 |
| Tuition Notes | Full day tuition for 2020-2021 is $9850. Half day options for early childhood classes are offered at a reduced rate. Please see Tuition & Assistance page on our website for details at www.kirkdayschool.org/tuition-assistance |
| % on Financial Aid | 18% |
| Admissions Director | Jennifer Rush |
| Admissions Associate | Jeannie Venard |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 6 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Softball, VolleyballBaseball, Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball, |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 11 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: Chess Club, Cooking Club, STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) Enrichment Arts and Music Programs: KDS Singers Choir, Upper School Band Recreational Athletic Programs: Baseball Team, Basketball Team, Golf Team, Soccer Team, Softball Team, Volleyball Team |
School Notes
- Graduates of Kirk Day School excel academically, participate actively, and engage the world with a strong spiritual foundation.
- Over 75% of Kirk Day School`s alumni graduate high school with academic honors.
- Kirk Day School provides timeless foundations to 21st century learners in both faith and academics.
- Students come to know the foundations of the Christian faith through Biblically grounded teaching from a nurturing and loving faculty that walks alongside them as they grow in relationship with our God.
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Nearby Private Schools
- The nearest high school and elementary school to Kirk Day School is Whitfield School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest preschool is Countryside Montessori School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Saint Louis Grades: 6-12 | 448 students
0.2 miles
175 S Mason Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 434-5141 0.2 6-12
448 - Saint LouisSolomon Schechter Day School(Jewish)Grades: K-8 | 132 students
0.5 miles
348 S Mason Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 576-6177 0.5 K-8
132 - Saint Louis Grades: NS-K | 65 students
0.6 miles
12226 Ladue Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 434-2821 0.6 NS-K
65 - Saint Louis Grades: PK-6 | 115 students
1.3 miles
888 North Mason Road
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 878-1883 1.3 PK-6
115 - Saint Charles Grades: K-6 | 134 students
1.3 miles
1701 Feise Road
Saint Charles, MO 63301
(636) 561-7709 1.3 K-6
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School Reviews
| 5 We absolutely love Kirk Day School! We have 2 children that currently attend. We feel that they are not only getting an excellent education; they are loved and cared for very well by the teachers and staff. The school does an amazing job of maintaining high academic standards while integrating a Christian worldview and focusing on spiritual growth. - Posted by Parent - parent of 2 |
| 5 We love Kirk Day School for many reasons, the most important being the teachers' vested interest in each child academically and spiritually. My children love school all while advancing at the highest level of learning. We couldn't be more happy and excited about our school. - Posted by Parent - Hillary |
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