Excellent
#9 of 399 private schools in MO
Top 2% of private schools
Forsyth School
Elementary School · St. Louis, MO
A private elementary school in St. Louis, MO serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
6235 WYDOWN BLVD, St. Louis, MO 63105
- 7.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat 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.
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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
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Forsyth School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 60Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 50Good Transit
- Bike 82Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High7,108/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$119,446
Median home value
$735,500
Median rent
$1,520/mo
College educated
84.6%
Homeownership
56.4%
Poverty rate
9.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63105; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The St Michael School of ClaytonPrivate · tuition | 9.1private | PK–8 | 0.2 mi | 128 | Compare → |
| The Wilson SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.2private | PK–6 | 0.3 mi | 137 | Compare → |
| St Roch SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 145 | Compare → |
| Ralph M. Captain Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 8.7 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 287 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Forsyth School is listed in St. Louis, MO; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Forsyth School
Forsyth School is a private elementary school in St. Louis, MO, serving approximately 341 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 7.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #9 of 399 private schools in MO.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Forsyth School
What grades does Forsyth School serve?
Forsyth School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Forsyth School?
Forsyth School has an enrollment of approximately 341 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forsyth School?
The student-teacher ratio at Forsyth School is 7.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Forsyth School rank in MO?
Forsyth School ranks #9 of 399 private schools in MO.
What is Forsyth School's MySchoolScout rating?
Forsyth School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Forsyth School a private school?
Yes, Forsyth School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Forsyth School a religious school?
No, Forsyth School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 341
- Gender Split
- 42% M / 58% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 170 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- St. Louis city
- Phone
- (314) 726-4542
- Area population (ZIP 63105)
- 18,860
- Area average commute
- 17.2 min
- Area median age
- 30.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 63105; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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