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St. Louis Catholic Academy provides formalized standards for instruction and learning without stifling or limiting the creativity and autonomy of classroom teachers.
The curriculum combines requirements and philosophy. The SLCA instructional guide is a standards and benchmark curriculum.
These benchmarks and standards are culled from Missouri State Standards, the Nativity/Miguel Network benchmarks and the St. Louis Archdiocesan curriculum.
These benchmarks establish a dual responsibility for what teachers must teach and what students must learn.
Fundamental to this instructional process is the adoption of High Yield Instructional Strategies.
Teachers are expected to use these strategies frequently in their classroom instruction.
One Child
$4,200
Two Children
$4,700
Three Children
$5,200
Four or more Children
$5,700
Application/Registration Fee
$50 per child
Annual Aftercare Fee
$200 per child per year
School Motto: The mission of St. Louis Catholic Academy is to pursue excellence within students by educating the whole child academically, spiritually and socially through the gospel of Jesus Christ.
St. Louis Catholic Academy provides formalized standards for
instruction and learning without stifling or limiting the
creativity and autonomy of classroom teachers. The curriculum
combines requirements and philosophy. The SLCA instructional guide
is a standards and benchmark curriculum. These benchmarks and
standards are culled from Missouri State Standards, the
Nativity/Miguel Network benchmarks and the St. Louis Archdiocesan
curriculum. These benchmarks establish a dual responsibility for
what teachers must teach and what students must learn. Fundamental
to this instructional process is the adoption of High Yield
Instructional Strategies. Teachers are expected to use these
strategies frequently in their classroom instruction.
My granddaughter's First Year is her Kindergarten experience and her Teacher Mrs. Black is amazing!!! She teaches academics and confidence!! I love this school.. she`ll definitely be a First grader at this location next year!!! The gym teacher Mr. H is so helpful and caring!! The art teacher has my granddaughter painting her masterpiece every other day!!! Yes, I feel grateful and the biggest plus is Father Steve and mass is wonderful!! Again I feel blessed and safe with my granddaughter`s education.
- Posted by Parent - Mrs. B
51/28/2022
My child has been there since kindergarten. She's had some really good teachers. The teachers are helpful and caring.
- Posted by Parent - 5th Grade Mom
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Quick Facts (2025-26)
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 189 students
Yearly Tuition: $4,200
Average class size: 22 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update
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