St. John School: A Personalized Learning Academy

15800 Manchester Road Ballwin, MO 63011
stjls.org

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Top Ranked MO School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 221 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $10,200
  • Average class size: 16 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update
St. John School: A Personalized Learning Academy Photo #1 - In addition to offering highly-rated curriculum, we endeavor to equip our students with real-life success skills such as communication, collaboration, and self-regulation, while progressing along a learning path tailored to their learning style.
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St. John School: A Personalized Learning Academy Photo #3 - Whole-person growth is integral to a successful education! Athletics and Physical Education classes offer students of all ages to move and learn at the same time.
St. John School: A Personalized Learning Academy Photo #4 - Our classroom environments are designed to reinforce the instruction and guidance they receive at home. Our faith-filled approach is based in love and logic, helping children develop in a safe and nurturing community.
St. John School: A Personalized Learning Academy Photo #5 - St. John School cultivates confident learners and leaders our world is hungry for, by using an innovative approach, tailored design, and a focus on whole-person growth.
St. John School: A Personalized Learning Academy Photo #6 - Providing a safe and fun place to actively participate in their learning gives students the surroundings and resources to be truly successful. From our degreed and dedicated teaching staff to innovative technology integration, we are intentional about nurturing an environment of inquiry, respect and collaboration.
St. John School: A Personalized Learning Academy Photo #7 - We offer individualized education with project-based learning curriculum that is paced by each student's ability. By providing each learner the chance to schedule their time and utilize interactive classrooms, we give them a chance to discover who they are and their unique gifts.
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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Top Ranked MO School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 221 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $10,200
  • Average class size: 16 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

St. John School: A Personalized Learning Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for:

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Attribute
School History

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Pre-K is the largest grade at St. John School: A Personalized Learning Academy, with 50 students.
Year Founded
1855
School Calendar
School Motto
Cultivating the confident learners and leaders our world is hungry for.

Student Body

Total Students
221 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
State avg.: 21%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
65%
Average Class Size
16 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
red, white, blue polo shirts, khaki or navy blue shorts, pants, school plaid skirt

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Tuition rates for the 2026-27 year are detailed on our website: stjls.org
% on Financial Aid
56%
Admissions Director
Jake Schuchardt
Admissions Associate
Angela George

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Sports

Total Sports Offered
6 sports
School Mascot
Cougar

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
4 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Lego ClubRobotics Club
Scholar Quiz Club


Recreational Athletic Programs:
Girls on the Run

School Notes

  • Personalized learning tailored to each student`s unique gifts, strengths, and needs. Our innovative approach stretches young minds to be leaders of the future.
  • Development of real-life success skills that prepare students to be communicators, collaborators, and critical thinkers.
  • Modern, interactive education in a warm, comfortable environment.
  • Cultivation of the whole person academically, emotionally, physically, and spiritually.
  • A supportive community, where students are encouraged to stretch themselves, dig deeper, and feel comfortable.

St. John School: A Personalized Learning Academy
Cultivating the confident learners and leaders our world is hungry for.

  • Early Childhood Center
    • St. John Early Childhood Center is a distinctive program where classrooms are filled with beauty. Students` minds and hands are challenged to think and explore, and teachers radiate love for their students and Jesus.
  • Kindergarten - 2nd Grade
    • Students are naturally curious, creative and eager to learn. At St. John School, Kindergarten - 2nd Grade fosters this value through a program that empowers student voice, provides age-appropriate choice, and utilizes hands-on activities that align with our personalized approach. Students experience an education that is tailored to their unique gifts, strengths, and individual needs.
  • 3rd - 5th Grade
    • Students enter a studio classroom environment. It`s here they experience increased opportunities for self-direction and self-advocacy. Core content is delivered through a team-teaching approach and in multiple ways (digital and analog methods) and reinforced through project-based learning experiences. Academics, real-life success skills, and social-emotional learning skills are prioritized through 1-on-1 advisory time with teachers.
  • 6th - 8th Grade
    • As students enter upper-grade levels, they continue to hone the success skills they have developed that prepare them for the transition to high school. Students experience a rigorous personalized curriculum, rotating through different learning spaces and teachers, and real-life project work that reinforces core concepts and competencies. Students continue to build independence and self-regulation by taking greater ownership of their schedules and coursework. The upper-grade levels have an increased focus on social-emotional learning to help students become confident learners and leaders in any high school environment.
Personalized Learning
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. John School: A Personalized Learning Academy cost?
St. John School: A Personalized Learning Academy's tuition is approximately $10,200 for private students.
What schools are St. John School: A Personalized Learning Academy often compared to?
St. John School: A Personalized Learning Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Living Water Academy by visitors of our site.
What sports does St. John School: A Personalized Learning Academy offer?
St. John School: A Personalized Learning Academy offers 6 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is St. John School: A Personalized Learning Academy's ranking?
St. John School: A Personalized Learning Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. John School: A Personalized Learning Academy?
The application deadline for St. John School: A Personalized Learning Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

  5.00 out of 5  (8 reviews)
5  
My daughters love going here! The teachers and staff are amazing! The curriculum is strong, and our daughter has done extremely well with it. The parent community is amazing too!
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5  
I have two children attending St. John's, and I couldn't be happier with our experience. The school is outstanding, the teachers are exceptional, and the sense of community is truly special. We are grateful to be part of such a wonderful school and would highly recommend St. John''s to any family looking for an excellent education in a supportive, welcoming environment.
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5  
My three children attended St. John which prepared them for successful and happy futures. As adults, they still enjoy the friendships they created there and participate in the worship at Pathfinder Church.
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5  
I feel blessed every day to have found such a remarkable personalized learning academy for my children! Their social and emotional growth is at the heart of each teacher, and the out-pour of love is unmeasurable - from students, families, all teachers and staff. I feel like the teachers care for my children like they are their own. And to top it off, academically, my children are above most kids their age in other schools!!! We also play many sports at school, and the kids are taught how to self regulate, ask questions, and advocate for themselves on and off campus. They even talk in that articulated manor!! It's incredible. It really is a unique Christian school that we are so lucky to be a part of each day!!! 5
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5  
We love St. John! Our boys are thriving both academically and socially. The personalized learning approach teaches them how to collaborate with others, reason, advocate, and even negotiate and debate successfully. The teachers genuinely care for and about the students, and the administrators (Scott and Rachel) have a TRUE PASSION for finding better ways to prepare our students for negotiating life and being ready for whatever challenges they may be presented with. They are learning skills that go well beyond just being able to get a good test score, and we are so happy that our boys are able to have this opportunity!
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St. John's is a wonderful school. Our child also attended preschool here prior to K-8 and we couldn't be more grateful for the teachers we've had. The staff are all so kind and feel like family. With their educational approach being so personalized, other schools really can't compare!
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We are so blessed to have such a wonderful school to nurture and educate our children.Small class sizes, personalized learning, and loving community.
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5  
We are so proud and blessed for our family to be a part of St. John! There are not enough words to express are love and gratitude for the teachers and administrators that pour their hearts and souls into our children daily. It is truly a family environment with outstanding academics!
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