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 (2020)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Students: 286 students
- Yearly Tuition: $9,480
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: Feb. 3 / rolling
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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 |
| Year Founded | 1992 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 286 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 18% State avg.: 16% |
| 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 | 18% |
| Average Class Size | 15 students |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | Feb. 3 / rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $9,480 |
| Tuition Notes | Full day tuition for 2019-2020 is $9480. 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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