St. Margaret Of Scotland School
St. Margaret of Scotland School, a diverse, urban, Catholic community, is committed to providing for children pre-kindergarten through eighth grade, an outstanding learning environment in which they are challenged to meet their potential and to recognize their giftedness in body, mind and spirit.
Our mission has always been to provide an outstanding learning environment in which children are challenged to meet their potential and recognize their gifts in mind, body and spirit.
We focus upon each child as an individual with unique strengths and talents, reaching out to each one at his or her own intellectual level.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Top Ranked MO School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 395 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. Margaret Of Scotland School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
School Calendar
Awards
Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2010
Student Body
Total Students
395 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 19%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Margaret Of Scotland School's ranking?
St. Margaret Of Scotland School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for: Highest percentage of students of color and Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for St. Margaret Of Scotland School?
The application deadline for St. Margaret Of Scotland School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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