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#129 of 399 private schools in MO

Top 32% of private schools

Holy Spirit Catholic School

Elementary School · Maryland Heights, MO

A private elementary school in Maryland Heights, MO serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

3120 PARKWOOD LN, Maryland Heights, MO 63043

  • 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

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
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C+3.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.3:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A9.1 / 10
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School Day Length7.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,327.5
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A9.1 / 10
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Diversity Index51%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.3 / 10
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Enrollment185
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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

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Holy Spirit Catholic School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the St. Louis map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 16Car-Dependent
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,499/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Maryland Heights), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$91,050

Median home value

$215,900

Median rent

$1,175/mo

College educated

45%

Homeownership

71.5%

Poverty rate

5.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63043; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White68.1%
Hispanic13.5%
Asian8.6%
Black5.9%
Two or More3.8%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Parkwood Elem.Enrollment path unverified5.6PK–50.2 mi398Compare →
Bridgeway Elem.Enrollment path unverified6.1PK–50.8 mi434Compare →
Rose Acres Elem.Enrollment path unverified8.1PK–51.2 mi357Compare →
Traditional Sch.Enrollment path unverified7.0K–81.2 mi384Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Holy Spirit Catholic School is listed in Maryland Heights, MO; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Holy Spirit Catholic School

Holy Spirit Catholic School is a private elementary school in Maryland Heights, MO, serving approximately 185 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #129 of 399 private schools in MO.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Holy Spirit Catholic School

What grades does Holy Spirit Catholic School serve?

Holy Spirit Catholic School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Holy Spirit Catholic School?

Holy Spirit Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 185 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Holy Spirit Catholic School?

The student-teacher ratio at Holy Spirit Catholic School is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Holy Spirit Catholic School rank in MO?

Holy Spirit Catholic School ranks #129 of 399 private schools in MO.

What is Holy Spirit Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?

Holy Spirit Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Holy Spirit Catholic School a private school?

Yes, Holy Spirit 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 Holy Spirit Catholic School a religious school?

Holy Spirit Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
185
Gender Split
45% M / 55% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
13
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7.5 hours
Days Per Year
177 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
St. Louis County
Area population (ZIP 63043)
21,651
Area average commute
20.5 min
Area median age
36.6
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 63043; 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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