Very Good
#60 of 399 private schools in MO
Top 15% of private schools
Our Lady of Lourdes School
Elementary School
7144 FORSYTH BLVD, Clayton, MO 63105
Enrollment
233
Student-Teacher
4.6:1
Score
7.5
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
233
Student-Teacher
4.6:1
Score
7.5
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Missouri private schools
#60 of 399
In Clayton
#2 of 2
public schools
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Our Lady of Lourdes School
Elementary School in Clayton · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Our Lady of Lourdes School
Our Lady of Lourdes School is a private elementary school in Clayton, MO. Our Lady of Lourdes School serves approximately 233 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 4.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Our Lady of Lourdes School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #60 of 399 private schools in MO.
- This school 7.5 · Very Good
- MO avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
At 4.6:1 students to teachers, Our Lady of Lourdes School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Our Lady of Lourdes 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 Our Lady of Lourdes School compares to 5 public schools serving similar grades in Clayton, MO
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Our Lady of Lourdes School (this school) | 7.5 |
| RALPH M. CAPTAIN ELEM. | 8.7 |
| WYDOWN MIDDLE | 7.6 |
| GLENRIDGE ELEM. | 6.3 |
| MERAMEC ELEM. | 8.9 |
| JUVENILE DETENTION CTR. | 5.5 |
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
7144 FORSYTH BLVD, Clayton, MO 63105
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Our Lady of Lourdes School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. THE ST MICHAEL SCHOOL OF CLAYTON (rated 9.1/10, 0.8 miles away, in nearby St. Louis), which scores notably higher. Another option is MERAMEC ELEM. (rated 8.9/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, FORSYTH SCHOOL (rated 8.8/10, 1.0 miles away, in nearby St. Louis), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Clayton, see our Clayton schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| A GROWING PLACE MONTESSORI SCHOOL St. Louis | 0.2 mi | — |
| FLYNN PARK ELEM. University City | 0.5 mi | 7.6 |
| RALPH M. CAPTAIN ELEM. Clayton | 0.5 mi | 8.7 |
| WYDOWN MIDDLE Clayton | 0.6 mi | 7.6 |
| GLENRIDGE ELEM. Clayton | 0.7 mi | 6.3 |
| THE ST MICHAEL SCHOOL OF CLAYTON St. Louis | 0.8 mi | 9.1 |
| THE WILSON SCHOOL Clayton | 0.8 mi | 8.2 |
| JULIA GOLDSTEIN EARLY CHILD. University City | 1.1 mi | 5.7 |
| CHRIST THE KING CATHOLIC SCHOOL St. Louis | 1.2 mi | 7.1 |
| FORSYTH SCHOOL St. Louis | 1.0 mi | 8.8 |
| LITTLE FLOWER CATHOLIC SCHOOL St. Louis | 1.2 mi | 6.9 |
| JACKSON PARK ELEM. University City | 1.2 mi | 5.3 |
| MERAMEC ELEM. Clayton | 1.1 mi | 8.9 |
| UNIVERSITY CITY SR. HIGH University City | 1.3 mi | 6.8 |
| ESTHER MILLER BAIS YAAKOV St. Louis | 1.3 mi | — |
| PERSHING ELEM. University City | 1.4 mi | 4.3 |
| TORAH PREP SCHOOL - BOYS DIVISION St. Louis | 1.3 mi | 6.7 |
| INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLHOUSE St. Louis | 1.5 mi | 6.2 |
| JUVENILE DETENTION CTR. Clayton | 1.2 mi | 5.5 |
| DEWEY SCH.-INTERNAT'L. STUDIES St. Louis | 1.5 mi | 6.4 |
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 |
|---|---|
| KOSHKONONG ELEM. Koshkonong, MO | 7.5 |
| ROBBERSON ELEM. Springfield, MO | 7.5 |
| WILDER ELEM. Mansfield, MO | 7.5 |
| BETTY WHEELER CLASSICAL JR. AC St. Louis, MO | 7.4 |
| BLOOMFIELD ELEM. Bloomfield, MO | 7.6 |
| BOONE ELEM. Kansas City, MO | 7.4 |
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.
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Quick Facts NCES 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
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