Excellent
#9 of 399 private schools in MO
Top 2% of private schools
Forsyth School
Elementary School
6235 WYDOWN BLVD, St. Louis, MO 63105
Enrollment
341
Student-Teacher
7.3:1
Score
8.8
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
341
Student-Teacher
7.3:1
Score
8.8
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Missouri private schools
#9 of 399
In St. Louis
#3 of 74
public schools
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Forsyth School
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About Forsyth School
Forsyth School is a private elementary school in St. Louis, MO. Forsyth School serves approximately 341 students, and covers grades Pre-K-6th, and has a 7.3:1 student-teacher ratio.
Forsyth School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #9 of 399 private schools in MO.
- This school 8.8 · Excellent
- MO avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
At 7.3:1 students to teachers, Forsyth School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Forsyth 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
BetaHow Forsyth School compares to 169 public schools serving similar grades in St. Louis, MO
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Forsyth School (this school) | 8.8 |
| HAMILTON ELEM. COMMUNITY ED. | 5.6 |
| DEWEY SCH.-INTERNAT'L. STUDIES | 6.4 |
| KIPP TRIUMPH ACADEMY | 3.7 |
| KIPP VICTORY ACADEMY | 3.3 |
| WILKINSON EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR. | 6.3 |
| COMPTON-DREW ILC MIDDLE | 4.2 |
| ST. LOUIS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL | — |
| WASHINGTON MONTESSORI | 5.3 |
| MASON ELEM. | 7.8 |
| LACLEDE ELEM. | 4.7 |
| THE BIOME | 7.6 |
| GATEWAY SCIENCE ACAD/ST LOUIS | 6.0 |
| SHAW VISUAL/PERF. ARTS CTR. | 6.1 |
| STIX EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR. | 6.1 |
| ADAMS ELEM. | 5.2 |
| WASHINGTON ELEM. | 4.2 |
| CITY GARDEN MONTESSORI ECEC | 6.2 |
| CITY GARDEN MONTESSORI EAEC | 5.7 |
| MULLANPHY BOTANICAL GARDENS | 5.8 |
| LEXINGTON ELEM. | 3.9 |
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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
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.
Data Unavailable
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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)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
6235 WYDOWN BLVD, St. Louis, MO 63105
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Forsyth School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. THE ST MICHAEL SCHOOL OF CLAYTON (rated 9.1/10, 0.2 miles away), with a very similar rating. Another option is RALPH M. CAPTAIN ELEM. (rated 8.7/10, 0.6 miles away, in nearby Clayton), with a very similar rating. Additionally, MRH ELEMENTARY (rated 8.7/10, 1.7 miles away, in nearby Richmond Heights), with a very similar rating. For more schools in St. Louis, see our St. Louis schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| THE ST MICHAEL SCHOOL OF CLAYTON St. Louis | 0.2 mi | 9.1 |
| THE WILSON SCHOOL Clayton | 0.3 mi | 8.2 |
| ST ROCH SCHOOL St. Louis | 0.5 mi | 7.7 |
| WYDOWN MIDDLE Clayton | 0.5 mi | 7.6 |
| RALPH M. CAPTAIN ELEM. Clayton | 0.6 mi | 8.7 |
| A GROWING PLACE MONTESSORI SCHOOL St. Louis | 0.8 mi | — |
| DEWEY SCH.-INTERNAT'L. STUDIES St. Louis | 1.0 mi | 6.4 |
| HAMILTON ELEM. COMMUNITY ED. St. Louis | 0.9 mi | 5.6 |
| JULIA GOLDSTEIN EARLY CHILD. University City | 1.0 mi | 5.7 |
| OUR LADY OF LOURDES SCHOOL Clayton | 1.0 mi | 7.5 |
| CROSSROADS COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL St. Louis | 1.1 mi | 7.8 |
| INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLHOUSE St. Louis | 1.4 mi | 6.2 |
| FLYNN PARK ELEM. University City | 1.2 mi | 7.6 |
| PERSHING ELEM. University City | 1.5 mi | 4.3 |
| WILKINSON EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR. St. Louis | 1.6 mi | 6.3 |
| MET DAY TREATMENT CENTER Wellston | 1.7 mi | — |
| MRH ELEMENTARY Richmond Heights | 1.7 mi | 8.7 |
| KIPP VICTORY ACADEMY St. Louis | 1.6 mi | 3.3 |
| KIPP TRIUMPH ACADEMY St. Louis | 1.6 mi | 3.7 |
| GLENRIDGE ELEM. Clayton | 1.5 mi | 6.3 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 63105 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$119,446
Median Home Value
$735,500
Median Rent
$1,520/mo
Population
18,860
College Educated
84.6%
Homeownership
56.4%
Avg Commute
17.2 min
Poverty Rate
9.4%
Median Age
30.3
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| EDGAR ROAD ELEM. St. Louis, MO | 8.8 |
| GAINESVILLE ELEM. Gainesville, MO | 8.8 |
| JOHN NOWLIN ELEM. Blue Springs, MO | 8.8 |
| LINCOLN ELEM. Troy, MO | 8.8 |
| LONEDELL ELEM. Lonedell, MO | 8.8 |
| LYON ELEMENTARY Republic, MO | 8.8 |
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.
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Quick Facts NCES 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
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