Principia School
Tel:
(314) 434-2100
- Students from preschool through high school thrive in our supportive community, established on the principles of Christian Science.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Students: 392 students
- Yearly Tuition: $20,900
- Average class size: 14 students
- Application Deadline: Apr. 1
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Principia School places among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Body Largest student body
- Sports offered Most sports offered
- School History Oldest founding date
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) Other school association(s) |
Religious Affiliation | Christian |
Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-12 |
Year Founded | 1898 |
Student Body
Total Students | 392 students |
Student Body Type | Co-ed |
% Students of Color | 16% State avg.: 17% |
Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers | 74 teachers |
Student : Teacher Ratio | 5:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 76% |
Average Class Size | 14 students |
Number of AP Courses | 12 courses |
List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
Classroom Dress Code | Casual (Khaki pants and polo shirt) |
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline | Apr. 1 |
Yearly Tuition Cost | $20,900 |
Tuition Notes | Tuition varies by level and day vs. boarding. |
% on Financial Aid | 49% |
Admissions Director | Adriane Fredrikson |
Admissions Associate | Jordan Poznick |
Sports
Total Sports Offered | 14 sports |
Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Dance, Diving, Flag Football, Football, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, WrestlingBaseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Dance, Diving, Flag Football, Football, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Wrestling, |
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 5 extracurriculars |
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: Lesbian/Gay/Transgender, Mock Trial, Running Club, Television/Radio, World Language Club |
School Notes
- See our admissions requirements.
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