St. Ferdinand School

Catholic education at St. Ferdinand School is an expression of the teaching ministry of the church, organized to promote human development in response to the Gospel.
It fosters growth in all individual and social dimensions: spiritual, moral, intellectual, emotional, physical, and aesthetic; through a ministry embracing a message of faith, taught and lived in community and reaching out in service to others.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 226 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $25,000
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8

Student Body

Total Students
226 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
8%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Ferdinand School cost?
St. Ferdinand School's tuition is approximately $25,000 for private students.
When is the application deadline for St. Ferdinand School?
The application deadline for St. Ferdinand School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 226 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $25,000
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in St. Louis County, MO is $16,561 for elementary schools and $20,379 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in St. Louis County, MO is 83% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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