New City School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked MO School
School Type: Special Program Emphasis
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-6
Enrollment: 296 students
Yearly Tuition: $22,100
Acceptance rate: 60%
Average class size: 12 students
Application Deadline: Jan. 28 / rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

New City School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for:

School Facts

School Type

School with Special Program Emphasis

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-6

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	New City School
Nursery	30
Pre-K	30
Kind	40
1	31
2	40
3	35
4	30
5	35
6	25

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Year Founded

1969

Student Body

Total Students

296 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

38%

State avg.: 21%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

40 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

7:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

50%

Average Class Size

12 students

Matriculation DataMatric. Data

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Classroom Dress Code

Casual

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Jan. 28 / rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$22,100

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Tuition Notes

Part-time preschool option - $15,680; Variable Tuition program available to support families at different income levels.

% on Financial Aid

45%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$8,100

Acceptance Rate

60%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Abby Hillman

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

5 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

Indoor SoccerSoccer

Track and Field

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

6 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Chess ClubMath Club

Arts and Music Programs:

Band ProgramChoir

Drama ClubMusic Lessons

School Notes

New City School develops each child's individual strengths through an integrated Multiple Intelligences curriculum.
We prepare children, age three through grade six, to be confident joyful learners who are successful academically, knowledgeable about themselves and others, and who value diversity.

For over 50 years, New City School students have received an education that is challenging and joyful in equal measure. Students age 3 through 6th Grade participate in a hands-on, experiential curriculum guided by the theory of Multiple Intelligences (MI). By connecting the concept of MI to knowledge of brain development, teachers at New City School provide students with challenging curricular opportunities that encourage learning and growth, allowing students to develop their individual strengths and grow into confident, joyful learners who are successful academically, are knowledgeable about themselves and others, value and appreciate diversity, and are prepared to lead in the classroom and beyond.
New City School is committed to strengthening and sustaining the socioeconomic diversity of the school community and offers a Variable Tuition program to support families at different income levels. The school embraces the joys and challenges that come with living and learning in a diverse environment. The school defines diversity very broadly, and views childrens` understanding of identity, diversity, and issues of social justice as a key to achievement in school and beyond. Additionally, the school does not avoid difficult conversations that may arise as a result of questions about larger issues of social justice; rather, these are faced head on, in an age-appropriate manner.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does New City School cost?

New City School's tuition is approximately $22,100 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of New City School?

The acceptance rate of New City School is 60%, which is lower than the national average of 86%. New City School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Missouri with low acceptance rates.

What sports does New City School offer?

New City School offers 5 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Indoor Soccer, Soccer and Track and Field.

What is New City School's ranking?

New City School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for: Lowest average acceptance rates and Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for New City School?

The application deadline for New City School is Jan. 28 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 28 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

School Calendar

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Event

Date

School Closed: Fall Break

October 12, 2026 (Monday)

School Closed: Thanksgiving Break

November 25, 2026 (Wednesday)

School Closed: Thanksgiving Break

November 26, 2026 (Thursday)

School Closed: Thanksgiving Break

November 27, 2026 (Friday)

School Closed: No Winter Break Camp

December 24, 2026 (Thursday)

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Saint Louis, MO is $17,419 for elementary schools and $21,551 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Saint Louis, MO is 81% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).