St. Therese School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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About the School

St. Therese School is a ministry of the parish to promote student's moral and intellectual development within a caring community in the Catholic tradition.
St. Therese School is a Catholic Elementary School dedicated to educating young Christians and instilling in them the message of the Gospels.
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The cooperation of the administration, faculty, students and parents is necessary as we work to achieve our mission and goals for each school year.

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked MO School
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 536 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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St. Therese School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for:

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Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Therese School
Kind	56
1	70
2	59
3	71
4	67
5	52
6	71
7	50
8	40

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School Motto

Inspiring lives of intentional faith

Student Body

Total Students

536 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 21%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

37 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

National avg.: 11:1

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)

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Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

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St. Therese School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for: Largest student body.

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The application deadline for St. Therese School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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