Mary Queen Of Peace School (Top-Ranked Private School for 2026)

680 W Lockwood Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63119

Mary Queen of Peace Parish School is an Archdiocesan Catholic elementary school that finds its center in the life and teachings of Jesus Christ.

As a faith community, our mission is to create an environment that encourages each student's spiritual, moral and academic growth with a commitment to stewardship.

Mary Queen of Peace is committed to assisting parents in their role as the primary educators of their children in knowledge and faith.

Under the guidance and participation of the faculty, our school provides a deliberate and systematic instruction in both formal and informal educational settings to develop the skills, knowledge and values needed for life.

In an atmosphere of encouragement, the school assists each child to achieve his or her full potential and to develop an appropriate sense of self-worth.

It is this shared sense of community which aids both parent and child in fulfilling and growing their commitment to the Catholic Church through liturgy, prayer, friendship and service.

Mary Queen of Peace School is open to students of any race, color, national, and ethnic origin.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked MO School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 411 students
Yearly Tuition: $7,720
Acceptance rate: 98%
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Mary Queen Of Peace School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
State or regional independent school association

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Year Founded

1990

Last Day of School

Mon. May 25, 2026

Student Body

Total Students

411 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 20%

Students by Grade

Mary Queen Of Peace School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

21 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

20:1

National avg.: 13:1

Average Class Size

20 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$7,720

View national tuition avg.

Acceptance Rate

98%

National avg.: 82%

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

School Mascot: Eagles

Mary Queen of Peace Parish School is an Archdiocesan Catholic elementary school that finds its center in the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. As a faith community, our mission is to create an environment that encourages each student's spiritual, moral and academic growth with a commitment to stewardship. Mary Queen of Peace is committed to assisting parents in their role as the primary educators of their children in knowledge and faith. Under the guidance and participation of the faculty, our school provides a deliberate and systematic instruction in both formal and informal educational settings to develop the skills, knowledge and values needed for life. In an atmosphere of encouragement, the school assists each child to achieve his or her full potential and to develop an appropriate sense of self-worth. It is this shared sense of community which aids both parent and child in fulfilling and growing their commitment to the Catholic Church through liturgy, prayer, friendship and service. Mary Queen of Peace School is open to students of any race, color, national, and ethnic origin.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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