Very Good
#60 of 399 private schools in MO
Top 15% of private schools
Our Lady of Lourdes School
Elementary School · Clayton, MO
A private elementary school in Clayton, MO serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
7144 FORSYTH BLVD, Clayton, MO 63105
- 4.6:1 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 Our Lady of Lourdes 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 65Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 43Some Transit
- Bike 61Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated897/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Clayton), 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
$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
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Growing Place Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.2 mi | 3 | Compare → |
| Flynn Park Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 313 | Compare → |
| Ralph M. Captain Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 8.7 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 287 | Compare → |
| Glenridge Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 6.3 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 318 | 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.
Our Lady of Lourdes School is listed in Clayton, MO; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Our Lady of Lourdes School
Our Lady of Lourdes School is a private elementary school in Clayton, MO, serving approximately 233 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 4.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #60 of 399 private schools in MO.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Our Lady of Lourdes School
What grades does Our Lady of Lourdes School serve?
Our Lady of Lourdes School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Our Lady of Lourdes School?
Our Lady of Lourdes School has an enrollment of approximately 233 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Our Lady of Lourdes School?
The student-teacher ratio at Our Lady of Lourdes School is 4.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Our Lady of Lourdes School rank in MO?
Our Lady of Lourdes School ranks #60 of 399 private schools in MO.
What is Our Lady of Lourdes School's MySchoolScout rating?
Our Lady of Lourdes School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Our Lady of Lourdes School a private school?
Yes, Our Lady of Lourdes 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 Our Lady of Lourdes School a religious school?
Our Lady of Lourdes School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 233
- Gender Split
- 65% M / 35% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 177 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- St. Louis County
- Phone
- (314) 726-3352
- 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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