The St. Stanislaus Parish proudly supports St. Stanislaus School, a K-8 Catholic grade school, rooted in tradition, and demonstrating progressive ideas.
The updated facilities are located in beautiful Wardsville, Missouri, just minutes from the Jefferson City Capitol.
“Catholic education is an expression of the mission entrusted by Jesus to the Church He founded.
Through education the Church seeks to prepare its members to proclaim the Good News and to translate this proclamation into action.” The administration, faculty and staff recognize the importance of the mission entrusted to us by Jesus and three-fold purpose of Christian education: message, community, and service.
At baptism, parents promise to raise their children in the faith.
St. Stanislaus School supports parents as primary educators and partners with them in the total educational process of developing the whole child.
Preparing our students for life today and beyond presents more demanding challenges than ever before.
Students need not only critical thinking skills and problem solving skills, but successful models of education that exemplify community and faith building rooted in the Roman Catholic tradition.
Here at St. Stanislaus School we strive to meet these challenges and share a vision with parents of educating children to be life long learners as well as active community members.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked MO School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 197 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. Stanislaus School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1882
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
197 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
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. Stanislaus School's ranking?
St. Stanislaus School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Stanislaus School?
The application deadline for St. Stanislaus School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to St. Stanislaus School is Calvary Lutheran High School (3.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Immanuel Lutheran School (4.0 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Grades
Students
Calvary Lutheran High School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Grades: 9-12 | 98 students 3.1 miles 2525 Rt. B
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 638-0228
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 638-0228
3.1
9-12
98
Immanuel Lutheran School
(Other Lutheran)
Grades: PK-8 | 89 students 4 miles 8231 Tanner Bridge Rd
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(657) 349-6376
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(657) 349-6376
4
PK-8
89
Immanuel Lutheran Church And School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Grades: PK-8 | 87 students 4.1 miles 8231 Tanner Bridge Rd
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 496-3766
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 496-3766
4.1
PK-8
87
Grades: PK-3 | 47 students 5.1 miles 900 Moreau Dr
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 893-7227
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 893-7227
5.1
PK-3
47
Grades: PK-8 | 316 students 5.4 miles 1208 E Mccarty St
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 636-7680
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 636-7680
5.4
PK-8
316
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