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#125 of 399 private schools in MO

Top 31% of private schools

St Cecilia School

Elementary School

906 EICHELBERGER ST, St. Louis, MO 63111

Private

Enrollment

168

Student-Teacher

11.9:1

Score

6.9

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Missouri private schools

#125 of 399

In St. Louis

#33 of 74

public schools

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St Cecilia School

6.9/10

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

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4.9/10

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About St Cecilia School

St Cecilia School is a private elementary school in St. Louis, MO. St Cecilia School serves approximately 168 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio.

St Cecilia School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #125 of 399 private schools in MO.

How it compares0.5 pts above MO schools
  • This school 6.9 · Average
  • MO avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

At 168 students, St Cecilia 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.

St Cecilia 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 Cecilia School compares to 164 public schools serving similar grades in St. Louis, MO

Student-Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
This School
vs
13:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
168
This School
vs
337
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.9
This School
vs
5.7
Public Avg

Student Demographics

Hispanic 84.5% vs 0%
Black 8.9% vs 0%
White 4.8% vs 0%
St Cecilia School St. Louis Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
St Cecilia School (this school) 6.9
WOODWARD ELEM. 4.9
Woerner Elem 5.4
SOUTH CITY 4.4
LYON AT BLOW ELEM. 4.6
LONG MIDDLE COMMUNITY ED. CTR. 4.1
MERAMEC ELEM. 5.7
Carnahan Middle 6.8
OAK HILL ELEM. 6.1
FROEBEL ELEM. 4.4
MOMENTUM ACAD TOWER GRVE SOUTH 5.9
GATEWAY SCIENCE ACAD-SOUTH ELE 3.3
MOMENTUM ACAD GRAVOIS PARK 5.8
MONROE ELEM. 4.5
KAIROS ACADEMIES 3.4
KIPP WONDER ACADEMY 2.8
BUDER ELEM. 8.3
MANN ELEM. 5.8
BETTY WHEELER CLASSICAL JR. AC 7.4
MOMENTUM ACAD TOWER GROVE EAST 5.4
BUSCH MS CHARACTER ATHLETICS 6.7

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)
B- 5.1 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 11.9:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.4 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 7.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,281.6
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+ 7.4 / 10
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Diversity Index 28%
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 168
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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)

Hispanic 84.5%
Black 8.9%
White 4.8%
Two or More 1.8%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

906 EICHELBERGER ST, St. Louis, MO 63111

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Cecilia School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. ST STEPHEN PROTOMARTYR SCHOOL (rated 6.2/10, 0.7 miles away), with a comparable rating. Another option is OAK HILL ELEM. (rated 6.1/10, 1.6 miles away), with a comparable rating. Additionally, MOMENTUM ACAD TOWER GRVE SOUTH (rated 5.9/10, 1.7 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in St. Louis, see our St. Louis schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.3 mi
School Distance Rating
WOODWARD ELEM. St. Louis 0.2 mi 4.9
ST MARY'S HIGH SCHOOL St. Louis 0.5 mi 7.2
ST STEPHEN PROTOMARTYR SCHOOL St. Louis 0.7 mi 6.2
LYON AT BLOW ELEM. St. Louis 1.0 mi 4.6
SOUTH CITY St. Louis 1.0 mi 4.4
Woerner Elem St. Louis 1.0 mi 5.4
LONG MIDDLE COMMUNITY ED. CTR. St. Louis 1.2 mi 4.1
MERAMEC ELEM. St. Louis 1.2 mi 5.7
OAK HILL ELEM. St. Louis 1.6 mi 6.1
CARNAHAN SCH. OF THE FUTURE St. Louis 1.5 mi 6.1
Carnahan Middle St. Louis 1.5 mi 6.8
FROEBEL ELEM. St. Louis 1.6 mi 4.4
MOMENTUM ACAD TOWER GRVE SOUTH St. Louis 1.7 mi 5.9
MOMENTUM ACAD GRAVOIS PARK St. Louis 1.8 mi 5.8
MARIAN MIDDLE SCHOOL St. Louis 2.2 mi 7.7
MONROE ELEM. St. Louis 1.9 mi 4.5
Kairos High St. Louis 2.0 mi 7.0
KAIROS ACADEMIES St. Louis 2.0 mi 3.4
GATEWAY SCIENCE ACAD-SOUTH ELE St. Louis 1.8 mi 3.3
MANN ELEM. St. Louis 2.3 mi 5.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 63111 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$43,295

Median Home Value

$115,500

Median Rent

$846/mo

Population

19,093

College Educated

19.5%

Homeownership

39.8%

Avg Commute

26.2 min

Poverty Rate

22.4%

Median Age

35.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Cecilia School

What grades does St Cecilia School serve?

St Cecilia School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend St Cecilia School?

St Cecilia School has an enrollment of approximately 168 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Cecilia School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Cecilia School is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Cecilia School rank in MO?

St Cecilia School ranks #125 of 399 private schools in MO.

What is St Cecilia School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Cecilia 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 St Cecilia School a private school?

Yes, St Cecilia 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 Cecilia School a religious school?

St Cecilia School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
70 Very Walkable
Transit Score
41 Some Transit
Bike Score
60 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
168
Gender Split
19% M / 81% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
14
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7.2 hours
Days Per Year
178 days
Setting
Large City
County
St. Louis city

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