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Our Lady Catholic School

1599 Saint Marys Ln
Festus, MO 63028

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Tel: (636) 931-2963

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Our Lady School has a diverse, challenging, Christ-centered curriculum which fosters a positive self-concept within each child as well as a desire to learn.

The curriculum addresses the needs of students from a holistic viewpoint that includes spiritual, moral, intellectual, aesthetic, social, and physical dimensions.

Religion and faith are not only a subject to be studied.

They are the atmosphere in which the children are taught all subjects.

Students have daily opportunities to put their faith into practice both at school and in the local community through service to others.

In the school community, the students learn to appreciated the value and joy of Christian living.

Our Lady School promotes essential Catholic values in a strong academic curriculum.

We strive to provide a safe, nurturing environment based upon respect and trust, which fosters in this community a desire to learn.

Our Lady School prepares students spiritually, academically, and socially to become productive Christian citizens.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 187 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

Year Founded

1956

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Student Body

Total Students

187 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 21%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

15 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 187 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Missouri is $12,280 for elementary schools and $15,100 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

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