St. Alphonsus School in Silex, MO, serves 99 udents from nursery school through 8th grade in a rural setting with a Catholic religious affiliation.
Founded in 1849, the school is among the olde private schools in Missouri.
The school maintains a udent–teacher ratio of 20:1 with a total of 5 teachers.
Alphonsus School implements a formal dress code policy for its co–educational program.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked MO School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
- Enrollment: 99 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. Alphonsus School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
99 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
National avg.: 13:1
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Navy Blue pants, white or light blue polo
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Sports
Total Sports Offered
2 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
5 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Angels of ServiceBellarmine Speech League
Recreational Athletic Programs:
BasketballMiddle School Athletics with Silex School
Soccer
School Notes
- School Motto: Where Faith and Knowledge Meet
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are St. Alphonsus School often compared to?
St. Alphonsus School is often viewed alongside schools like Sacred Heart School by visitors of our site.
What sports does St. Alphonsus School offer?
St. Alphonsus School offers 2 interscholastic sports: Basketball and Soccer.
What is St. Alphonsus School's ranking?
St. Alphonsus School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Alphonsus School?
The application deadline for St. Alphonsus School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: St. Alphonsus School vs. Sacred Heart School
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to St. Alphonsus School is Troy Holiness School (11.4 miles away)
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Troy Holiness School![Troy Holiness School Photo]( "Troy Holiness School Photo")
(Methodist)
1220 Main St
Troy, MO 63379
(636) 528-7725
Troy, MO 63379
(636) 528-7725
11.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 50 students Tuition listed
110 Thompson Drive
Troy, MO 63379
(636) 528-6684
Troy, MO 63379
(636) 528-6684
11.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 315 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
First Baptist Christian Academy-troy
(Baptist)
1000 Elm Tree Rd
Troy, MO 63379
(636) 528-5967
Troy, MO 63379
(636) 528-5967
12.7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 98 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Clement School
(Catholic)
21493 Highway 161
Bowling Green, MO 63334
(573) 324-2166
Bowling Green, MO 63334
(573) 324-2166
13.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 95 students Tuition listed
Kids Under Construction Llc
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
501 N State Highway 47
Warrenton, MO 63383
(636) 456-5433
Warrenton, MO 63383
(636) 456-5433
20 miles
Gr: PK-K | 72 students
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