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#347 of 399 private schools in MO

St Catherine Laboure School

Elementary School

9750 SAPPINGTON RD, St. Louis, MO 63128

Private

Enrollment

463

Student-Teacher

17.6:1

Score

5.0

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Missouri private schools

#347 of 399

In St. Louis

#72 of 74

public schools

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St Catherine Laboure School

5.0/10

Elementary School in St. Louis · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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7.5/10

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About St Catherine Laboure School

St Catherine Laboure School is a private elementary school in St. Louis, MO. St Catherine Laboure School serves approximately 463 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio.

St Catherine Laboure School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #347 of 399 private schools in MO.

How it compares1.4 pts below MO schools
  • This school 5.0 · Average
  • MO avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

St Catherine Laboure 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

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How St Catherine Laboure School compares to 164 public schools serving similar grades in St. Louis, MO

Student-Teacher Ratio
17.6:1
This School
vs
13:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
463
This School
vs
337
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
5.0
This School
vs
5.7
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 99.1% vs 0%
Hispanic 0.4% vs 0%
Black 0.2% vs 0%
Asian 0.2% vs 0%
St Catherine Laboure School St. Louis Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
St Catherine Laboure School (this school) 5.0
CONCORD ELEM. SCHOOL 7.2
ROBERT H. SPERRENG MIDDLE 7.7
KENNERLY ELEM. 7.0
SAPPINGTON ELEM. 7.0
LONG ELEM. 7.9
DRESSEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 7.8
TRUMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL 7.2
TRAUTWEIN ELEM. 6.9
WASHINGTON MIDDLE 8.5
CRESTWOOD ELEM. 5.2
MESNIER PRIMARY SCH. 4.8
GOTSCH INTERMEDIATE SCH. 7.2
CLARK ELEM. 8.4
MOSAIC ELEMENTARY 8.5
EDGAR ROAD ELEM. 8.8
BERNARD MIDDLE 7.9
At Home Academy
BIERBAUM ELEM. 6.4
HIXSON MIDDLE 8.6
BLADES ELEM. 7.1

Showing 20 of 164 schools. View all schools in St. Louis

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

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- 2.1 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 17.6:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A+ 9.6 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 7.9 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,390.4
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C 3.3 / 10
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Diversity Index 2%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

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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Enrollment 463
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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)

White 99.1%
Hispanic 0.4%
Black 0.2%
Asian 0.2%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

9750 SAPPINGTON RD, St. Louis, MO 63128

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Catherine Laboure School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. LONG ELEM. (rated 7.9/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is DRESSEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 7.8/10, 1.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, CONCORD ELEM. SCHOOL (rated 7.2/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in St. Louis, see our St. Louis schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.5 mi
School Distance Rating
LINDBERGH SR. HIGH St. Louis 0.3 mi 7.5
CONCORD ELEM. SCHOOL St. Louis 0.5 mi 7.2
ROBERT H. SPERRENG MIDDLE St. Louis 0.9 mi 7.7
PROVIDENCE CLASSICAL CHRISTIAN ACADEMY St. Louis 0.8 mi 8.6
KENNERLY ELEM. St. Louis 1.1 mi 7.0
SOUTHVIEW Crestwood 1.2 mi 3.5
SOUTHVIEW HIGH Crestwood 1.2 mi 3.6
LONG ELEM. St. Louis 1.4 mi 7.9
SAPPINGTON ELEM. St. Louis 1.3 mi 7.0
ST JUSTIN MARTYR SCHOOL St. Louis 1.4 mi 5.3
THOMAS JEFFERSON SCHOOL St. Louis 1.3 mi 8.8
TRUMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL St. Louis 1.7 mi 7.2
EARLY CHILDHOOD ED CENTER WEST St. Louis 1.7 mi 2.8
DRESSEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL St. Louis 1.7 mi 7.8
ST SIMON THE APOSTLE St. Louis 1.7 mi 6.3
ASSUMPTION PARISH SCHOOL St. Louis 2.0 mi 5.6
TRAUTWEIN ELEM. St. Louis 2.3 mi 6.9
WASHINGTON MIDDLE St. Louis 2.4 mi 8.5
CRESTWOOD ELEM. St. Louis 2.6 mi 5.2
HOLY CROSS ACADEMY St. Louis 2.5 mi 6.4

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 63128 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$87,266

Median Home Value

$319,700

Median Rent

$1,120/mo

Population

30,106

College Educated

46.9%

Homeownership

77.4%

Avg Commute

24.1 min

Poverty Rate

5.2%

Median Age

48

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GLADSTONE ELEMENTARY Kansas City, MO 5.0
GREENVILLE ELEM. Greenville, MO 5.0
MALDEN LOWER ELEM. Malden, MO 5.0
Maple Elementary Smithville, MO 5.0

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Catherine Laboure School

What grades does St Catherine Laboure School serve?

St Catherine Laboure School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend St Catherine Laboure School?

St Catherine Laboure School has an enrollment of approximately 463 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Catherine Laboure School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Catherine Laboure School is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Catherine Laboure School rank in MO?

St Catherine Laboure School ranks #347 of 399 private schools in MO.

What is St Catherine Laboure School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Catherine Laboure School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Catherine Laboure School a private school?

Yes, St Catherine Laboure 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 St Catherine Laboure School a religious school?

St Catherine Laboure School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
11 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
25 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
463
Gender Split
49% M / 51% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7.9 hours
Days Per Year
176 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
St. Louis County

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