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#229 of 399 private schools in MO

Cardinal Ritter College Prep High School

High School

701 N SPRING AVE, St. Louis, MO 63108

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

371

Student-Teacher

10.3:1

Score

6.2

Grades

9th – 12th

Enrollment

371

Student-Teacher

10.3:1

Score

6.2

Grades

9th – 12th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Missouri private schools

#229 of 399

In St. Louis

#54 of 74

public schools

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About Cardinal Ritter College Prep High School

Cardinal Ritter College Prep High School is a private high school in St. Louis, MO. Cardinal Ritter College Prep High School serves approximately 371 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio.

Cardinal Ritter College Prep High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #229 of 399 private schools in MO.

How it comparesOn par with MO schools

6.2

This school 6.2 · Average
MO avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

Cardinal Ritter College Prep High School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

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How Cardinal Ritter College Prep High School compares to 42 public schools serving similar grades in St. Louis, MO

Student-Teacher Ratio

10.3:1

This School

18:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

371

This School

571

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

6.2

This School

5.5

Public Avg

Student Demographics

Black 98.7% vs 0%

Hispanic 0.5% vs 0%

Cardinal Ritter College Prep High School St. Louis Public Avg

Nearby High Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Cardinal Ritter College Prep High School (this school)	—	371	10.3:1	6.2
GRISCOM JUVENILE DETENTION CTR	0.1 mi	15	7.5:1	—
GRAND CENTER ARTS ACADEMY HIGH	0.3 mi	379	10.5:1	5.8
METRO HIGH	0.4 mi	333	13.9:1	8.8
MILLER CAREER ACADEMY	0.4 mi	537	11.2:1	4.1
VASHON HIGH	0.9 mi	616	15.4:1	3.2
GATEWAY/HUBERT WHEELER SCHOOL	1.1 mi	7	7:1	—
SUMNER HIGH	1.2 mi	326	14.2:1	3.5
KIPP ST. LOUIS HIGH	1.4 mi	434	8.5:1	3.4
ST. LOUIS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL	1.6 mi	11	—:1	—
BEAUMONT CTE HIGH SCHOOL	1.6 mi	415	207.5:1	2.4
HOGAN ST REGIONAL YOUTH CTR.	1.9 mi	23	23:1	—
CONFLUENCE PREPARATORY ACADEMY	2.1 mi	353	11:1	4.4
SOLDAN INTERNATIONAL STUDIES	2.1 mi	395	12:1	4.0
GATEWAY HIGH	2.3 mi	816	10.3:1	4.9
MO School for the Blind - HS	2.4 mi	36	3.3:1	4.4
MCKINLEY CLASS. LEADERSHIP AC.	2.4 mi	580	13.8:1	8.4
ROOSEVELT HIGH	2.9 mi	473	11.5:1	3.7
LIFT FOR LIFE ACADEMY HIGH SCH	3.0 mi	345	11.1:1	5.8
COLLEGIATE SCHOOL OF MED/BIO	3.2 mi	335	16:1	9.1
CENTRAL VISUAL/PERF. ARTS HIGH	3.2 mi	350	12.1:1	5.2

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Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in MO.

Classroom Attention

B+ 6.6 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 10.3:1

Instructional Commitment

B+ 7.1 / 10

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School Day Length 7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,246

Diversity & Inclusion

C 3.4 / 10

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Diversity Index 3%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.3 / 10

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Enrollment 371

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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in MO

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Black 98.7%

Two or More 0.8%

Hispanic 0.5%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

701 N SPRING AVE, St. Louis, MO 63108

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Cardinal Ritter College Prep High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. METRO HIGH (rated 8.8/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is ROSATI-KAIN HIGH SCHOOL (rated 7.0/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, MAP ST. LOUIS (rated 6.9/10, 0.1 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in St. Louis, see our St. Louis schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.3 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
LOYOLA ACADEMY OF ST LOUIS St. Louis	0.1 mi	54	7.4
MAP ST. LOUIS St. Louis	0.1 mi	33	6.9
GRISCOM JUVENILE DETENTION CTR St. Louis	0.1 mi	15	—
COLE ELEM. St. Louis	0.2 mi	345	4.1
GRAND CENTER ARTS ACADEMY HIGH St. Louis	0.3 mi	379	5.8
GRAND CENTER ARTS ACAD MIDDLE St. Louis	0.3 mi	193	4.7
NORTH SIDE COMMUNITY-GRAND CTR St. Louis	0.4 mi	11	—
METRO HIGH St. Louis	0.4 mi	333	8.8
MILLER CAREER ACADEMY St. Louis	0.4 mi	537	4.1
GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER ELEM St. Louis	0.5 mi	112	5.7
VASHON HIGH St. Louis	0.9 mi	616	3.2
SUMNER HIGH St. Louis	1.2 mi	326	3.5
ROSATI-KAIN HIGH SCHOOL St. Louis	0.9 mi	249	7.0
GATEWAY/HUBERT WHEELER SCHOOL St. Louis	1.1 mi	7	—
THE BIOME St. Louis	1.0 mi	161	7.6
COLUMBIA ELEM. COMM. ED. CTR. St. Louis	1.2 mi	211	4.5
ACAD OF ENTRE STDY@LOUVERTURE St. Louis	1.4 mi	271	5.4
STIX EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR. St. Louis	1.3 mi	482	6.1
NAHED CHAPMAN NEW AMERICAN ACA St. Louis	1.6 mi	263	5.2
CARR LANE VPA MIDDLE St. Louis	1.3 mi	404	4.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 63108 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$56,933

Median Home Value

$337,300

Median Rent

$1,140/mo

Population

20,692

College Educated

63.7%

Homeownership

26.8%

Avg Commute

18.9 min

Poverty Rate

22.6%

Median Age

33.2

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School	Enrollment	Rating
BISMARCK R-V HIGH Bismarck, MO	270	6.2
EAST BUCHANAN HIGH Gower, MO	267	6.2
LAMAR HIGH Lamar, MO	374	6.2
SPRINGFIELD CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Springfield, MO	380	6.2
BELLE HIGH Belle, MO	237	6.1
CAMERON HIGH Cameron, MO	473	6.1

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Cardinal Ritter College Prep High School

What grades does Cardinal Ritter College Prep High School serve?

Cardinal Ritter College Prep High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Cardinal Ritter College Prep High School?

Cardinal Ritter College Prep High School has an enrollment of approximately 371 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Cardinal Ritter College Prep High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Cardinal Ritter College Prep High School is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Cardinal Ritter College Prep High School rank in MO?

Cardinal Ritter College Prep High School ranks #229 of 399 private schools in MO.

What is Cardinal Ritter College Prep High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Cardinal Ritter College Prep High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Cardinal Ritter College Prep High School a private school?

Yes, Cardinal Ritter College Prep High School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Cardinal Ritter College Prep High School a religious school?

Cardinal Ritter College Prep High School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 71 Very Walkable
Transit Score: 48 Some Transit
Bike Score: 60 Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: 9th – 12th
Enrollment: 371
Gender Split: 44% M / 56% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10.3:1
Teachers (FTE): 36
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 7 hours
Days Per Year: 178 days
Setting: Large City
County: St. Louis city
Phone: (314) 446-5500

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