St. Paul's Lutheran School

St. Paul's Lutheran School was established in 1849 at the intersection of Ballas and Manchester Road in Des Peres.
St. Paul's Lutheran School is committed to sharing Christ's love and providing an environment and opportunity for students to develop their God-given potential: spiritually, academically, physically, emotionally and socially.
It is our goal to conduct programs and classes that follow our vision statement: Developing Caring Servant Leaders.
St. Paul's Lutheran School is accredited through National Lutheran School Accreditation and the Missouri Chapter of the National Federation of Nonpublic School State Accrediting Association.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Top Ranked MO School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 167 students
  • Average class size: 18 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

St. Paul's Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for:

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Attribute
School History

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1849

Student Body

Total Students
167 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
14%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade
St. Paul's Lutheran School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
18 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
financial aid available

Sports

Total Sports Offered
6 sports

School Notes

  • St. Paul's Lutheran School was established in 1849 at the intersection of Ballas and Manchester Road in Des Peres. St. Paul's Lutheran School is committed to sharing Christ's love and providing an environment and opportunity for students to develop their God-given potential: spiritually, academically, physically, emotionally and socially. It is our goal to conduct programs and classes that follow our vision statement: Developing Caring Servant Leaders. St. Paul's Lutheran School is accredited through National Lutheran School Accreditation and the Missouri Chapter of the National Federation of Nonpublic School State Accrediting Association.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What sports does St. Paul's Lutheran School offer?
St. Paul's Lutheran School offers 6 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Soccer, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is St. Paul's Lutheran School's ranking?
St. Paul's Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Paul's Lutheran School?
The application deadline for St. Paul's Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Top Ranked MO School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 167 students
  • Average class size: 18 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Saint Louis, MO is $15,660 for elementary schools and $18,140 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Saint Louis, MO is 85% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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