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
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
194 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
13%
State avg.: 21%
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)
Frequently Asked Questions
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).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to South City Community School is St. Louis University High School (1.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Ambrose Catholic School (0.5 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
5110 Wilson Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 772-1437
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 772-1437
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 247 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Sacred Heart Villa
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
2108 Macklind Ave
Saint Louis, MO 68110
(314) 771-2224
Saint Louis, MO 68110
(314) 771-2224
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 157 students Tuition listed
Tower Grove Christian Academy
(Baptist)
4257 Magnolia Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 776-6473
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 776-6473
0.8 miles
Gr: K-8 | 162 students
Hampton KinderCare ![Hampton KinderCare Photo - We love books! Ms. Kathie reads to Skylar and Charlie, while boosting their literacy skills.]( "Hampton KinderCare Photo - We love books! Ms. Kathie reads to Skylar and Charlie, while boosting their literacy skills.")
Daycare / Preschool
2500 Hampton Ave.
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 645-8300
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 645-8300
1 miles
Gr: NS-PK
St. Margaret Of Scotland School ![St. Margaret Of Scotland School Photo]( "St. Margaret Of Scotland School Photo")
(Catholic)
3964 Castleman Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 776-7837
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 776-7837
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 395 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
4970 Oakland Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 531-0330
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 531-0330
1.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,000 students Avg. class size: 250 students Sports: 21 | Extracurrculars: 109 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5850 Macklind Ave. #168
Saint Louis, MO 63109
(314) 432-7534
Saint Louis, MO 63109
(314) 432-7534
2.2 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 712 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Bishop DuBourg High School
(Catholic)
5850 Eichelberger St
Saint Louis, MO 63109
(314) 832-3030
Saint Louis, MO 63109
(314) 832-3030
2.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Giant Steps Of St. Louis ![Giant Steps Of St. Louis Photo]( "Giant Steps Of St. Louis Photo")
Special Education School
7281 Sarah St
Saint Louis, MO 63143
(314) 932-1051
Saint Louis, MO 63143
(314) 932-1051
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-11 | 25 students Avg. class size: 3 students
4389 Lindell Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 533-8513
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 533-8513
2.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 249 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 30 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
5110 Wilson Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 772-1437
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 772-1437
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 247 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Tower Grove Christian Academy
(Baptist)
4257 Magnolia Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 776-6473
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 776-6473
0.8 miles
Gr: K-8 | 162 students
St. Margaret Of Scotland School ![St. Margaret Of Scotland School Photo]( "St. Margaret Of Scotland School Photo")
(Catholic)
3964 Castleman Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 776-7837
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 776-7837
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 395 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
Forest Park Montessori School
Montessori School
2109 S Spring Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 535-6873
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 535-6873
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 16 students
Central Institute for the Deaf ![Central Institute for the Deaf Photo - CID audiologists evaluate hearing and fit babies with hearing aids.]( "Central Institute for the Deaf Photo - CID audiologists evaluate hearing and fit babies with hearing aids.")
Special Education School
825 S. Taylor Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 977-0132
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 977-0132
1.8 miles
Gr: NS-5 | 194 students Avg. class size: 5 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
5110 Wilson Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 772-1437
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 772-1437
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 247 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Sacred Heart Villa
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
2108 Macklind Ave
Saint Louis, MO 68110
(314) 771-2224
Saint Louis, MO 68110
(314) 771-2224
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 157 students Tuition listed
Hampton KinderCare ![Hampton KinderCare Photo - We love books! Ms. Kathie reads to Skylar and Charlie, while boosting their literacy skills.]( "Hampton KinderCare Photo - We love books! Ms. Kathie reads to Skylar and Charlie, while boosting their literacy skills.")
Daycare / Preschool
2500 Hampton Ave.
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 645-8300
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 645-8300
1 miles
Gr: NS-PK
St. Margaret Of Scotland School ![St. Margaret Of Scotland School Photo]( "St. Margaret Of Scotland School Photo")
(Catholic)
3964 Castleman Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 776-7837
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 776-7837
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 395 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
Forest Park Montessori School
Montessori School
2109 S Spring Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 535-6873
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 535-6873
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 16 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
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Quick Facts
Central Visual/perf. Arts High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3125 S Kingshighway Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 771-2772
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 771-2772
0.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 314 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Shaw Visual/perf. Arts Center
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5329 Columbia Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 776-5091
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 776-5091
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 272 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Gateway Science Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5049 Fyler Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 261-4361
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 261-4361
0.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 461 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Gateway Science Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5049 Fyler Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 261-4361
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 261-4361
0.6 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 426 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Premier Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5279 Fyler Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 645-9600
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 645-9600
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 974 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
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