Tower Grove Christian School is owned, operated and governed by Tower Grove Baptist Church.
The school's ministry is academic instruction, evangelism, and nurturing. The program of instruction is designed to give each child an optimum environment for mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual growth.
Distinctively Christian in every aspect of ministry, integrating the Word of God into every subject, it is the aim, working with the parents, to give each student an understanding of God, himself or herself, and the ever-changing world around them.
We desire to help each one grow in his/her relationship to Christ.
Stressing high academic and spiritual standards, students are prepared to be a directive force in tomorrow's society and to be active participants in a local New Testament church.
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 162 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Tower Grove Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Year Founded
1978
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
162 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
80%
State avg.: 21%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Teaching Truth, Shaping Character
- Tower Grove Christian School is owned, operated and governed by Tower Grove Baptist Church. The school's ministry is academic instruction, evangelism, and nurturing. The program of instruction is designed to give each child an optimum environment for mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual growth. Distinctively Christian in every aspect of ministry, integrating the Word of God into every subject, it is the aim, working with the parents, to give each student an understanding of God, himself or herself, and the ever-changing world around them. We desire to help each one grow in his/her relationship to Christ. Stressing high academic and spiritual standards, students are prepared to be a directive force in tomorrow's society and to be active participants in a local New Testament church.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Tower Grove Christian Academy?
The application deadline for Tower Grove Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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