The mission of St. Paul's Catholic School is to nurture the growth and development of the whole child from Pre-K through 8th grade within the framework of a Christ-centered environment.
St. Paul's School community conscientiously strives to provide a quality Catholic education that prepares youth to become persons, who through their promotion of Christian Catholic principles, become contributing members of society.
St. Paul's School fosters academic, ethnic, religious, and cultural diversity by serving families and children from throughout metropolitan Jacksonville.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked MO School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 240 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. Agnes School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1910
Student Body
Total Students
240 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
16%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- The mission of St. Paul's Catholic School is to nurture the growth and development of the whole child from Pre-K through 8th grade within the framework of a Christ-centered environment. St. Paul's School community conscientiously strives to provide a quality Catholic education that prepares youth to become persons, who through their promotion of Christian Catholic principles, become contributing members of society. St. Paul's School fosters academic, ethnic, religious, and cultural diversity by serving families and children from throughout metropolitan Jacksonville.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Agnes School's ranking?
St. Agnes School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Agnes School?
The application deadline for St. Agnes School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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