The St Michael School Of Clayton
Tel:
(314) 721-4422
- The St. Michael School teaches to children 12 weeks through 8th Grade.
- The school is a collaborative environment which cultivates a diverse student population, an innovative faculty, and meaningful partnerships with parents.
- The St. Michael School children develop character, academic skills and intellectual curiosity.
- Each child becomes: a thinker who listens, an inquirer who negotiates, an inventor who collaborates, and an individual who believes in him or herself.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
- Students: 158 students
- Yearly Tuition: $17,700
- Average class size: 13 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) |
Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
Grades Offered | Grades Nursery/Preschool-8 |
ADD/ADHD Support | Yes |
Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
Year Founded | 1969 |
Summer School Offered | Yes |
Summer Program Cost | $480 |
Summer Program Cost Notes | $480 per session |
Summer Program Details | Link to Summer Program Details |
Student Body
Total Students | 158 students |
Student Body Type | Co-ed |
% Students of Color | 14% State avg.: 17% |
Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
Student : Teacher Ratio | 5:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 20% |
Average Class Size | 13 students |
List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
Matriculation DataMatric. Data | Link to Matriculation Data |
Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
Yearly Tuition Cost | $17,700 |
Tuition Notes | 17,100 PreK-4th 17,700 5th-8th |
% on Financial Aid | 25% |
Average Financial Aid Grant | $5,000 |
Admissions Director | Lori Timmons |
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 5 extracurriculars |
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: Baking Club Arts and Music Programs: 4 O'Clock Rock, Drama Club, Sewing Club Recreational Athletic Programs: Girls on the Run |
School Notes
- The St. Michael School of Clayton is an independent school for children of all faiths. With a low student-teacher ratio, the school achieves a rigorous academic program that meets the needs of each child. Academics are given full dimension through long-term multi disciplinary research projects. The St. Michael School is nationally known for its work with The Reggio Emilia Approach. Students have Spanish and Physical Education daily in toddler through 8th grade. The Physical Education curriculum includes swimming, skating and orienteering.
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