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#274 of 399 private schools in MO
South City Community School
Elementary School
4926 REBER PL, St. Louis, MO 63139
Enrollment
155
Student-Teacher
14:1
Score
5.8
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
155
Student-Teacher
14:1
Score
5.8
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Missouri private schools
#274 of 399
In St. Louis
#60 of 74
public schools
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South City Community School
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About South City Community School
South City Community School is a private elementary school in St. Louis, MO. South City Community School serves approximately 155 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 14:1 student-teacher ratio.
South City Community School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #274 of 399 private schools in MO.
- This school 5.8 · Average
- MO avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
At 155 students, South City Community School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
South City Community 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 South City Community School compares to 171 public schools serving similar grades in St. Louis, MO
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| South City Community School (this school) | 5.8 |
| SHAW VISUAL/PERF. ARTS CTR. | 6.1 |
| GATEWAY SCIENCE ACADEMY MIDDLE | 4.8 |
| PREMIER CHARTER SCHOOL | 4.9 |
| BETTY WHEELER CLASSICAL JR. AC | 7.4 |
| MANN ELEM. | 5.8 |
| MULLANPHY BOTANICAL GARDENS | 5.8 |
| MASON ELEM. | 7.8 |
| MOMENTUM ACAD TOWER GRVE SOUTH | 5.9 |
| CITY GARDEN MONTESSORI ECEC | 6.2 |
| OAK HILL ELEM. | 6.1 |
| CITY GARDEN MONTESSORI EAEC | 5.7 |
| MO School for the Blind - ELEM | — |
| ADAMS ELEM. | 5.2 |
| BUDER ELEM. | 8.3 |
| MALLINCKRODT A.B.I. ELEM. | 7.3 |
| COMPTON-DREW ILC MIDDLE | 4.2 |
| MOMENTUM ACAD TOWER GROVE EAST | 5.4 |
| GATEWAY SCIENCE ACAD/ST LOUIS | 6.0 |
| SHENANDOAH ELEM. | 5.2 |
| LONG MIDDLE COMMUNITY ED. CTR. | 4.1 |
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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
4926 REBER PL, St. Louis, MO 63139
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering South City Community School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. TOWER GROVE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (rated 7.8/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is MASON ELEM. (rated 7.8/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, BETTY WHEELER CLASSICAL JR. AC (rated 7.4/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in St. Louis, see our St. Louis schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| CENTRAL VISUAL/PERF. ARTS HIGH St. Louis | 0.2 mi | 5.2 |
| COLLEGIATE SCHOOL OF MED/BIO St. Louis | 0.2 mi | 9.1 |
| ST AMBROSE SCHOOL St. Louis | 0.6 mi | 6.3 |
| SHAW VISUAL/PERF. ARTS CTR. St. Louis | 0.5 mi | 6.1 |
| GATEWAY SCIENCE ACADEMY HIGH St. Louis | 0.6 mi | 7.4 |
| GATEWAY SCIENCE ACADEMY MIDDLE St. Louis | 0.6 mi | 4.8 |
| PREMIER CHARTER SCHOOL St. Louis | 0.6 mi | 4.9 |
| BETTY WHEELER CLASSICAL JR. AC St. Louis | 0.7 mi | 7.4 |
| TOWER GROVE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY St. Louis | 0.7 mi | 7.8 |
| GATEWAY HIGH St. Louis | 1.0 mi | 4.9 |
| MARIAN MIDDLE SCHOOL St. Louis | 0.9 mi | 7.7 |
| MANN ELEM. St. Louis | 0.9 mi | 5.8 |
| MOMENTUM ACAD TOWER GRVE SOUTH St. Louis | 1.2 mi | 5.9 |
| MULLANPHY BOTANICAL GARDENS St. Louis | 1.1 mi | 5.8 |
| OAK HILL ELEM. St. Louis | 1.3 mi | 6.1 |
| CITY GARDEN MONTESSORI ECEC St. Louis | 1.2 mi | 6.2 |
| MASON ELEM. St. Louis | 1.1 mi | 7.8 |
| ST LOUIS UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL St. Louis | 1.5 mi | 5.2 |
| CITY GARDEN MONTESSORI EAEC St. Louis | 1.3 mi | 5.7 |
| ADAMS ELEM. St. Louis | 1.4 mi | 5.2 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 63139 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$74,749
Median Home Value
$199,400
Median Rent
$1,086/mo
Population
21,811
College Educated
49.4%
Homeownership
60%
Avg Commute
19.3 min
Poverty Rate
7.3%
Median Age
35.6
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|---|---|
| GILMAN CITY ELEM. Gilman City, MO | 5.8 |
| LEESVILLE ELEM. Clinton, MO | 5.8 |
| MILLER CO. ELEM. Tuscumbia, MO | 5.8 |
| MOMENTUM ACAD GRAVOIS PARK St. Louis, MO | 5.8 |
| OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE SCHOOL St. Louis, MO | 5.8 |
| ST ELIZABETH ANN SETON SCHOOL Springfield, MO | 5.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about South City Community School
What grades does South City Community School serve?
South City Community School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend South City Community School?
South City Community School has an enrollment of approximately 155 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South City Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at South City Community School is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does South City Community School rank in MO?
South City Community School ranks #274 of 399 private schools in MO.
What is South City Community School's MySchoolScout rating?
South City Community School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is South City Community School a private school?
Yes, South City Community School is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is South City Community School a religious school?
South City Community School has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 155
- Gender Split
- 54% M / 46% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 6.9 hours
- Days Per Year
- 173 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- St. Louis city
- Phone
- (314) 667-4311
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