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The Whitfield School

Whitfield, an independent, coeducational school for grades 6-12 in St. Louis, offers engaging, active learning through a foundational liberal arts curriculum.
Here, we marry challenging coursework with transformative experiences to instill citizenship, critical thinking, and leadership skills-and to prepare students for college and everything after.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Top Ranked MO School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 404 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $35,700
  • Average class size: 14 students
  • Application Deadline: Jan. 13 / rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

The Whitfield School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Sports offered

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1952
Colors
White, Green
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Fri. May 29, 2026
Campus Size
36 acres

Student Body

Total Students
404 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
14%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade
The Whitfield School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
78%
Average Class Size
14 students
Number of AP Courses
8 courses
Advanced Courses
AP 2D DesignAP Biology
AP Calculus ABAP Calculus BC
AP ChemistryAP English Language & Composition
AP French Language & CultureAP Spanish Language & Culture
AP StatisticsAP U.S. History
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
Jan. 13 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Tuition includes lunch but does not include technology fees, books and incidentals, which average $1,500 a year.
% on Financial Aid
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$18,000
College Acceptance Rate
100%
Admissions Director
Heather Carreiro
Admissions Associate
Michelle Templeton
Application URL
Endowment Size
$15 million

Sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
30 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Admissions ClubAsian Student Union
Black Student UnionCommunity service
Fashion ClubFellowship of Christian Athletes
Film ClubGarden Club
Green Scene (Pep Club)GSA
International Student UnionInternational Thespian Society
Jewish Student UnionLibrary Council
Middle School Debate ClubMiddle School Math Club
Mindfulness ClubModel United Nations
Muslim Student UnionPing Pong Club
Special Olympics Young Athletes ProgramStudent Council
Student Diversity CouncilStudent Honor Council
Students Demand ActionWomen's Alliance


Arts and Music Programs:
Literary magazineTheater
Yearbook


Recreational Athletic Programs:
Climbing Club

School Notes

  • School Motto: In Propria Persona
  • School Mascot: Warriors
  • It's the experience that counts.
  • Whitfield is an independent, coeducational college preparatory day school for grades 612, located on a 26acre campus in Creve Coeur.The way things have always been done may not prepare children for a future the likes of which have never been seen. And one single way of teaching can't cultivate the kind of extraordinary dexterity that develops when each young mind works with thinkers of all kinds, learns in myriad ways, and turns in many directions: Reading and listening, of course. But also doing, making, seeing, feeling, sensing. Experiencing. At Whitfield, we believe that the future of rigor will be anything but rigid, and that real academic excellence fosters the agility, adaptability, resilience, and risk tolerance that today's students- and tomorrow's world-require.
  • For more information about The Whitfield School, please visit www.whitfieldschool.org or reach out to our Admissions staff at admissions@whitfieldschool.org.
  • Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
    • Morgan Bosman - 2011 - Musician -
    • Seth Williams - 2005 - Veterinarian -
    • Caroline Baer - 2012 - Apple Technical Program Manager -
    • Jay Gard - 2008 - Producer -
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does The Whitfield School cost?
The Whitfield School's tuition is approximately $35,700 for private students.
Who are famous alumni from The Whitfield School?
The Whitfield School famous alumni include: Morgan Bosman - 2011 - Musician, Seth Williams - 2005 - Veterinarian, Caroline Baer - 2012 - Apple Technical Program Manager and Jay Gard - 2008 - Producer.
Does The Whitfield School offer a summer program?
Yes, The Whitfield School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
What sports does The Whitfield School offer?
The Whitfield School offers 17 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Climbing, Cross Country, Dance, E-sports, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Rock Climbing, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball and Wrestling. The Whitfield School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for most sports offered.
What is The Whitfield School's ranking?
The Whitfield School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for: Largest student body, Most sports offered and Most extracurriculars offered.
When is the application deadline for The Whitfield School?
The application deadline for The Whitfield School is Jan. 13 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 13 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Top Ranked MO School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 404 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $35,700
  • Average class size: 14 students
  • Application Deadline: Jan. 13 / rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Saint Louis, MO is $16,758 for elementary schools and $20,703 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Saint Louis, MO is 82% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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