Our Lady of Lourdes School was established in 1959 to provide Catholic education to the children in the Montclair area.
Four sisters belonging to the Presentation Congregation came from Ireland to staff the school.
On opening day, the enrollment was 270 students in grades one through six.
Our Lady of Lourdes School is a Catholic community where faith is an integral part of the school's culture and where all the school community shares the Christian vision.
Our students are guided on a path of spiritual, academic, and social development taught in the light of the Gospel.
Our Lady of Lourdes School was established in 1959 to provide Catholic education to the children in the Montclair area.
Our Lady of Lourdes School continually strives for excellence, and its instructional program has strong Catholic orientation.
Dedicated professional administration and faculty, interested parents, and eager students have been the key factors in the successful history of Our Lady of Lourdes School.
The Mission of Our Lady of Lourdes school is to create a caring, productive environment, and to provide an educational program which will prepare the child for life, both present and future - spiritually, emotionally, socially, culturally, physically and aesthetically.
Our mission is to make the best possible education a reality as we teach truth, build community, and inspire service.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked MO School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 285 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Our Lady Of Lourdes School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
285 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
3%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Our Lady Of Lourdes School's ranking?
Our Lady Of Lourdes School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Our Lady Of Lourdes School?
The application deadline for Our Lady Of Lourdes School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Our Lady Of Lourdes School is Esther Miller Bais Yaakov (1.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is The St. Michael School Of Clayton (0.8 miles away)
The nearest preschool is A Growing Place Montessori School (0.2 miles away)
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