MAP St. Louis is the premier Montessori middle and high school in St. Louis, and the only independent school in St. Louis to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked MO School
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: 7-12
- Yearly Tuition: $22,950
- Acceptance rate: 85%
- Average class size: 8 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
MAP St. Louis ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Year Founded
2016
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
35%
State avg.: 20%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
85%
Average Class Size
8 students
List of Courses Offered
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$22,950
% on Financial Aid
45%
Acceptance Rate
85%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
Melissa Anderson
School Notes
- We aim to redefine secondary education through a Montessori lens by cultivating an adolescent microcosm rooted within the heart of a vibrant St. Louis neighborhood. We prioritize the holistic development of each student, guiding them on their individualized journey to achieve their full potential as actively engaged local and global citizens.
- Our vision is rooted in the conviction that adolescents-in the context of a stimulating, rigorous, and supportive environment-can learn, work, and contribute in significant ways. With an emphasis on student agency and partnership with adults, we strive to maintain a community constituted of creative, critically-thinking, and socially-conscious individuals who will enter adulthood prepared to create lives of purpose, value, and joy.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does MAP St. Louis cost?
MAP St. Louis's tuition is approximately $22,950 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of MAP St. Louis?
The acceptance rate of MAP St. Louis is 85%, which is lower than the national average of 86%.
What is MAP St. Louis's ranking?
MAP St. Louis ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.
When is the application deadline for MAP St. Louis?
The application deadline for MAP St. Louis is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to MAP St. Louis is Map St. Louis (0.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Loyola Academy Of St. Louis (0.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Montessori Lab School at Grand Center (0.0 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
3851 Washington Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 531-9091
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 531-9091
- miles
Gr: 6-8 | 50 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Map St. Louis
Montessori School
3840 Washington Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 391-2994
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 391-2994
- miles
Gr: 7-12 | 29 students Tuition listed
Montessori Lab School at Grand Center
Montessori School
3854 Washington Blvd.
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 833-5330
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 833-5330
- miles
Gr: NS-6 Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cardinal Ritter College Prep High School
(Catholic)
701 N Spring Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 446-5500
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 446-5500
0.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 371 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4389 Lindell Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 533-8513
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 533-8513
0.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 249 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 30 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Map St. Louis
Montessori School
3840 Washington Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 391-2994
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 391-2994
- miles
Gr: 7-12 | 29 students Tuition listed
Cardinal Ritter College Prep High School
(Catholic)
701 N Spring Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 446-5500
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 446-5500
0.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 371 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4389 Lindell Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 533-8513
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 533-8513
0.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 249 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 30 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Emerson Academy Therapeutic School
Special Education School
4245 Kennerly Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63113
(314) 531-1907
Saint Louis, MO 63113
(314) 531-1907
1.3 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 52 students
4970 Oakland Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 531-0330
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 531-0330
1.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,000 students Avg. class size: 250 students Sports: 21 | Extracurrculars: 109 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
3851 Washington Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 531-9091
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 531-9091
- miles
Gr: 6-8 | 50 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Map St. Louis
Montessori School
3840 Washington Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 391-2994
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 391-2994
- miles
Gr: 7-12 | 29 students Tuition listed
Montessori Lab School at Grand Center
Montessori School
3854 Washington Blvd.
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 833-5330
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 833-5330
- miles
Gr: NS-6 Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Emerson Academy Therapeutic School
Special Education School
4245 Kennerly Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63113
(314) 531-1907
Saint Louis, MO 63113
(314) 531-1907
1.3 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 52 students
Central Institute for the Deaf ![Central Institute for the Deaf Photo - CID audiologists evaluate hearing and fit babies with hearing aids.]( "Central Institute for the Deaf Photo - CID audiologists evaluate hearing and fit babies with hearing aids.")
Special Education School
825 S. Taylor Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 977-0130
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 977-0130
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 42 students Avg. class size: 5 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Montessori Lab School at Grand Center
Montessori School
3854 Washington Blvd.
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 833-5330
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 833-5330
- miles
Gr: NS-6 Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Central Institute for the Deaf ![Central Institute for the Deaf Photo - CID audiologists evaluate hearing and fit babies with hearing aids.]( "Central Institute for the Deaf Photo - CID audiologists evaluate hearing and fit babies with hearing aids.")
Special Education School
825 S. Taylor Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 977-0130
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 977-0130
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 42 students Avg. class size: 5 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Muhammad Islamic Academy
(Islamic)
3625 N Garrison Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63107
(314) 495-6316
Saint Louis, MO 63107
(314) 495-6316
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 38 students
New City School ![New City School Photo]( "New City School Photo")
Special Program Emphasis
5209 Waterman Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 361-6411
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 361-6411
1.9 miles
Gr: NS-6 | 296 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Margaret Of Scotland School ![St. Margaret Of Scotland School Photo]( "St. Margaret Of Scotland School Photo")
(Catholic)
3964 Castleman Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 776-7837
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 776-7837
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 395 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Griscom Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3847 Enright Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 552-2219
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 552-2219
0.2 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 27 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Cole Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3935 Enright Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 533-0894
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 533-0894
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 283 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grand Center Arts Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
711 North Grand Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63103
(314) 533-1791
Saint Louis, MO 63103
(314) 533-1791
0.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 402 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Grand Center Arts Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
711 North Grand Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63103
(314) 533-1791
Saint Louis, MO 63103
(314) 533-1791
0.3 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 218 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
North Side Community-grand Center
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
620 North Grand Blvd.
Saint Louis, MO 63103
(314) 499-2009
Saint Louis, MO 63103
(314) 499-2009
0.3 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 134 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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