South City Community School

South City Community School in Saint Louis, MO, serves 194 co–ed students from pre–kindergarten through 8th grade in a city–based educational setting.
The school has a student–teacher ratio of 18:1, supported by 11 faculty members for its elementary and middle school programs.
Founded with a Christian orientation, the school maintains memberships with the National Association for the Education of Young Children and the National Association of Episcopal Schools.
The student body includes a diverse racial composition, with 13.33% students of color represented in the enrollment.
As a city school, South City Community School offers a regular academic curriculum within a large urban environment in Saint Louis.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 194 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8

Student Body

Total Students
194 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
13%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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When is the application deadline for South City Community School?
The application deadline for South City Community School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 194 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Saint Louis, MO is $17,189 for elementary schools and $21,240 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).

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