Very Good

#98 of 399 private schools in MO

Top 24% of private schools

Christ the King Catholic School

Elementary School

7324 BALSON AVE, St. Louis, MO 63130

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

188

Student-Teacher

12.1:1

Score

7.1

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

188

Student-Teacher

12.1:1

Score

7.1

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Missouri private schools

#98 of 399

In St. Louis

#25 of 74

public schools

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About Christ the King Catholic School

Christ the King Catholic School is a private elementary school in St. Louis, MO. Christ the King Catholic School serves approximately 188 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio.

Christ the King Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #98 of 399 private schools in MO.

How it compares0.7 pts above MO schools

7.1

This school 7.1 · Very Good
MO avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

At 188 students, Christ the King Catholic School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

Christ the King Catholic 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.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Christ the King Catholic School compares to 171 public schools serving similar grades in St. Louis, MO

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.1:1

This School

13.3:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

188

This School

332

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

7.1

This School

5.6

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 72.9% vs 0%

Black 13.3% vs 0%

Hispanic 5.3% vs 0%

Asian 3.2% vs 0%

Christ the King Catholic School St. Louis Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Christ the King Catholic School (this school)	—	188	12.1:1	7.1
WASHINGTON ELEM.	1.5 mi	332	23.7:1	4.2
HAMILTON ELEM. COMMUNITY ED.	2.1 mi	222	11.1:1	5.6
REED ELEMENTARY	2.2 mi	384	12.4:1	9.0
KIPP TRIUMPH ACADEMY	2.5 mi	328	9.4:1	3.7
KIPP VICTORY ACADEMY	2.5 mi	478	11.4:1	3.3
DEWEY SCH.-INTERNAT'L. STUDIES	2.6 mi	369	14.2:1	6.4
WYLAND ELEM.	2.7 mi	518	14.8:1	3.6
LACLEDE ELEM.	2.8 mi	256	14.2:1	4.7
RITENOUR MIDDLE	3.0 mi	758	15.8:1	6.3
WILKINSON EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR.	3.1 mi	290	12.1:1	6.3
BEL-NOR	3.2 mi	269	16.8:1	5.0
NORMANDY EARLY LEARNING CENTER	3.2 mi	382	15.3:1	4.7
BARACK OBAMA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	3.3 mi	316	26.3:1	3.2
OLD BONHOMME ELEMENTARY	3.4 mi	391	12.2:1	8.1
LADUE MIDDLE	3.6 mi	1,033	13.6:1	7.7
WASHINGTON MONTESSORI	3.6 mi	272	11.8:1	5.3
JEFFERSON ELEM.	3.6 mi	323	21.5:1	4.5
IVELAND ELEM.	3.7 mi	414	12.5:1	4.5
COMPTON-DREW ILC MIDDLE	3.8 mi	391	10.9:1	4.2
ST. LOUIS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL	3.8 mi	11	—:1	—

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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- 4.9 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 12.1:1

Instructional Commitment

A- 8.4 / 10

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School Day Length 7.2 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,281.6

Diversity & Inclusion

A 8.6 / 10

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Diversity Index 45%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.3 / 10

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Enrollment 188

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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)

White 72.9%

Black 13.3%

Hispanic 5.3%

Two or More 3.7%

Asian 3.2%

Pacific Islander 1.6%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

7324 BALSON AVE, St. Louis, MO 63130

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Christ the King Catholic School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. MERAMEC ELEM. (rated 8.9/10, 1.5 miles away, in nearby Clayton), which scores notably higher. Another option is RALPH M. CAPTAIN ELEM. (rated 8.7/10, 1.6 miles away, in nearby Clayton), which scores notably higher. Additionally, FLYNN PARK ELEM. (rated 7.6/10, 0.7 miles away, in nearby University City), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in St. Louis, see our St. Louis schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.6 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
JACKSON PARK ELEM. University City	0.2 mi	263	5.3
UNIVERSITY CITY SR. HIGH University City	0.2 mi	811	6.8
AGAPE ACADEMY & CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER St. Louis	0.5 mi	35	4.6
FLYNN PARK ELEM. University City	0.7 mi	313	7.6
ESTHER MILLER BAIS YAAKOV St. Louis	0.6 mi	24	—
TORAH PREP SCHOOL - BOYS DIVISION St. Louis	0.7 mi	91	6.7
PERSHING ELEM. University City	0.9 mi	270	4.3
OUR LADY OF LOURDES SCHOOL Clayton	1.2 mi	233	7.5
JULIA GOLDSTEIN EARLY CHILD. University City	1.0 mi	113	5.7
A GROWING PLACE MONTESSORI SCHOOL St. Louis	1.2 mi	3	—
BRITTANY WOODS University City	1.2 mi	550	3.8
WASHINGTON ELEM. St. Louis	1.5 mi	332	4.2
TORAH PREP SCHOOL St. Louis	1.2 mi	128	6.5
MERAMEC ELEM. Clayton	1.5 mi	393	8.9
THE LEADERSHIP SCHOOL Pagedale	1.6 mi	151	7.0
GLENRIDGE ELEM. Clayton	1.7 mi	318	6.3
CLAYTON HIGH Clayton	1.5 mi	844	9.1
JUVENILE DETENTION CTR. Clayton	1.6 mi	38	5.5
RALPH M. CAPTAIN ELEM. Clayton	1.6 mi	287	8.7
WYDOWN MIDDLE Clayton	1.6 mi	574	7.6

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 63130 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$81,103

Median Home Value

$285,500

Median Rent

$1,199/mo

Population

29,074

College Educated

63.6%

Homeownership

61.9%

Avg Commute

20.3 min

Poverty Rate

12.3%

Median Age

36.5

Similar Schools

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

School	Enrollment	Rating
HERMANN ELEM. Hermann, MO	252	7.1
HOLLISTER EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR Hollister, MO	195	7.1
MATTHEWS ELEMENTARY Matthews, MO	144	7.1
RICHLAND ELEM. Richland, MO	255	7.1
ROCK PORT ELEM. Rock Port, MO	217	7.1
WEAVER ELEM. Springfield, MO	191	7.1

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Christ the King Catholic School

What grades does Christ the King Catholic School serve?

Christ the King Catholic School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Christ the King Catholic School?

Christ the King Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 188 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Christ the King Catholic School?

The student-teacher ratio at Christ the King Catholic School is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Christ the King Catholic School rank in MO?

Christ the King Catholic School ranks #98 of 399 private schools in MO.

What is Christ the King Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?

Christ the King Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Christ the King Catholic School a private school?

Yes, Christ the King Catholic 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 Christ the King Catholic School a religious school?

Christ the King Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 52 Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score: 36 Some Transit
Bike Score: 55 Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 188
Gender Split: 54% M / 46% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 16
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 7.2 hours
Days Per Year: 178 days
Setting: Large Suburb
County: St. Louis County
Phone: (314) 725-5855

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