Saint Louis Priory School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked MO School
Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 361 students
Yearly Tuition: $31,500
Average class size: 18 students
Application Deadline: Dec. 11
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School Rankings

Saint Louis Priory School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Other special emphasis association(s)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 6-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Saint Louis Priory School
6	40
7	53
8	44
9	59
10	56
11	63
12	46

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Year Founded

1955

Colors

Blue, Red

Campus Size

150 acres

Student Body

Total Students

361 students

Student Body Type

All-boys

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

47 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

86%

Average Class Size

18 students

Number of AP Courses

13 courses

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

Dec. 11

Yearly Tuition Cost

$31,500

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Tuition Notes

Lunch fee and book charges are not included in tuition cost.

% on Financial Aid

25%

College Acceptance Rate

100%

Admissions Director

Tyler Orf

Admissions Associate

Bobby McCormack

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

12 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

Cross CountryFootball

GolfIce Hockey

LacrosseSoccer

TennisTrack and Field

Ultimate FrisbeeWrestling

School Notes

Saint Louis Priory School is a faith-centered, Catholic, independent day school for boys in grades six through twelve offering a nationally recognized accelerated curriculum designed to qualify its graduates for admission to distinguished colleges and universities and to prepare them to undertake their continuing studies with success.
The school represents the primary work of the Benedictine monks of Saint Louis Abbey, founded in 1955 by monks of Ampleforth Abbey in York, England.
In addition to one of the strongest college preparatory programs in the area, the school seeks to ground young men in the knowledge and practice of the Roman Catholic faith, supported by the highest percentage of religious teaching faculty of any Catholic high school in Saint Louis.
In addition to providing a comprehensive program of studies in the humanities, sciences and theology, the curriculum requires participation in athletics, fine arts, community service and a senior thesis.
Most students undertake college-level work in their last two years, and many receive college placement and credit through the College Board Advanced Placement (AP) Program offered in over a dozen subject areas.
The school is located on a 150-acre campus in West Saint Louis County.
Nearly 25% of the student body receives financial aid.
Dr. Scott Welz, O.S.B. is Headmaster.
Tyler Orf is Director of Admission.

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Saint Louis Priory School is a faith-centered, Catholic, independent day school for boys in grades six through twelve offering a nationally recognized accelerated curriculum designed to qualify its graduates for admission to distinguished colleges and universities and to prepare them to undertake their continuing studies with success. The school represents the primary work of the Benedictine monks of Saint Louis Abbey, founded in 1955 by monks of Ampleforth Abbey in York, England. In addition to one of the strongest college preparatory programs in the area, the school seeks to ground young men in the knowledge and practice of the Roman Catholic faith, supported by the highest percentage of religious teaching faculty of any Catholic high school in Saint Louis. In addition to providing a comprehensive program of studies in the humanities, sciences and theology, the curriculum requires participation in athletics, fine arts, community service and a senior thesis. Most students undertake college-level work in their last two years, and many receive college placement and credit through the College Board Advanced Placement (AP) Program offered in over a dozen subject areas. The school is located on a 150-acre campus in West Saint Louis County. Nearly 25% of the student body receives financial aid. Dr. Scott Welz is Headmaster. Tyler Orf is Director of Admission.

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How much does Saint Louis Priory School cost?

Saint Louis Priory School's tuition is approximately $31,500 for private students.

What schools are Saint Louis Priory School often compared to?

Saint Louis Priory School is often viewed alongside schools like Chaminade College Prep School by visitors of our site.

What sports does Saint Louis Priory School offer?

Saint Louis Priory School offers 12 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee and Wrestling. Saint Louis Priory School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for most sports offered.

What is Saint Louis Priory School's ranking?

Saint Louis Priory School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for: Highest average ACT score, Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees, Largest student body and Most sports offered.

When is the application deadline for Saint Louis Priory School?

The application deadline for Saint Louis Priory School is Dec. 11.

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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).