Excellent
#17 of 399 private schools in MO
Top 4% of private schools
St Louis Priory School
High School
500 S MASON RD, St. Louis, MO 63141
Enrollment
307
Student-Teacher
6.5:1
Score
8.4
Grades
7th – 12th
Enrollment
307
Student-Teacher
6.5:1
Score
8.4
Grades
7th – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Missouri private schools
#17 of 399
In St. Louis
#6 of 74
public schools
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About St Louis Priory School
St Louis Priory School is a private high school in St. Louis, MO. St Louis Priory School serves approximately 307 students, and covers grades 7th-12th, and has a 6.5:1 student-teacher ratio.
St Louis Priory School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #17 of 399 private schools in MO.
- This school 8.4 · Excellent
- MO avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
At 6.5:1 students to teachers, St Louis Priory School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
St Louis Priory 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 St Louis Priory School compares to 91 public schools serving similar grades in St. Louis, MO
Student Demographics
Nearby High Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| St Louis Priory School (this school) | 8.4 |
| NORTH HIGH | 7.1 |
| LADUE HORTON WATKINS HIGH | 7.8 |
| LADUE MIDDLE | 7.7 |
| HIXSON MIDDLE | 8.6 |
| RITENOUR SR. HIGH | 2.8 |
| WEBSTER GROVES HIGH | 8.2 |
| RITENOUR MIDDLE | 6.3 |
| TRUMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL | 7.2 |
| WASHINGTON ELEM. | 4.2 |
| LINDBERGH SR. HIGH | 7.5 |
| ROGERS MIDDLE | 7.0 |
| NORMANDY HIGH | 3.8 |
| AFFTON HIGH | 4.0 |
| COMMUNITY ACCESS JOB TRAINING | 3.8 |
| ROBERT H. SPERRENG MIDDLE | 7.7 |
| KIPP TRIUMPH ACADEMY | 3.7 |
| BUSCH MS CHARACTER ATHLETICS | 6.7 |
| JEFFERSON ELEM. | 4.5 |
| THE INNOVATION SCHOOL AT CV | 5.8 |
| LACLEDE ELEM. | 4.7 |
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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
500 S MASON RD, St. Louis, MO 63141
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering St Louis Priory School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. CENTRAL HIGH (rated 7.2/10, 2.0 miles away, in nearby Chesterfield), a more accessible option. Another option is WHITFIELD SCHOOL (rated 7.1/10, 0.7 miles away), a more accessible option. Additionally, DE SMET JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL (rated 6.8/10, 2.0 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in St. Louis, see our St. Louis schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| SAUL MIROWITZ JEWISH COMMUNITY SCHOOL St. Louis | 0.4 mi | 8.2 |
| MASON RIDGE ELEM. Town & Country | 0.6 mi | 7.9 |
| WHITFIELD SCHOOL St. Louis | 0.7 mi | 7.1 |
| PRINCIPIA SCHOOL St. Louis | 0.9 mi | — |
| ROSSMAN SCHOOL St. Louis | 0.7 mi | 7.7 |
| PROMISE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Town And Country | 0.9 mi | 7.0 |
| COUNTRYSIDE MONTESSORI SCHOOL St. Louis | 1.4 mi | — |
| BELLERIVE ELEM. Creve Coeur | 1.8 mi | 8.5 |
| THE MOOG CENTER FOR DEAF EDUCATION St. Louis | 1.5 mi | — |
| WESTMINSTER CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Town And Country | 1.5 mi | 6.1 |
| NORTHEAST MIDDLE Creve Coeur | 1.7 mi | 7.8 |
| CENTRAL HIGH Chesterfield | 2.0 mi | 7.2 |
| CHESTERFIELD MONTESSORI SCHOOL Chesterfield | 2.0 mi | 7.0 |
| CENTRAL MIDDLE Chesterfield | 2.2 mi | 7.5 |
| DE SMET JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL St. Louis | 2.0 mi | 6.8 |
| VISITATION ACADEMY St. Louis | 2.1 mi | 6.8 |
| HIRAM NEUWOEHNER Town And Country | 2.1 mi | 3.6 |
| EXTERNAL SITES Town And Country | 2.2 mi | 4.2 |
| INCARNATE WORD PARISH SCHOOL Chesterfield | 2.6 mi | 5.5 |
| COVENANT CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Town And Country | 2.4 mi | 4.1 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 63141 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$122,917
Median Home Value
$571,900
Median Rent
$1,456/mo
Population
20,640
College Educated
69.1%
Homeownership
68.6%
Avg Commute
18.5 min
Poverty Rate
6.5%
Median Age
44.3
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| EWING MARION KAUFFMAN HIGH Kansas City, MO | 8.4 |
| LINCOLN HIGH Lincoln, MO | 8.4 |
| BAKERSFIELD HIGH Bakersfield, MO | 8.5 |
| KNOX CO. HIGH Edina, MO | 8.3 |
| MARCELINE HIGH Marceline, MO | 8.3 |
| PORTAGEVILLE HIGH Portageville, MO | 8.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about St Louis Priory School
What grades does St Louis Priory School serve?
St Louis Priory School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend St Louis Priory School?
St Louis Priory School has an enrollment of approximately 307 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Louis Priory School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Louis Priory School is 6.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Louis Priory School rank in MO?
St Louis Priory School ranks #17 of 399 private schools in MO.
What is St Louis Priory School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Louis Priory School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Louis Priory School a private school?
Yes, St Louis Priory School is a private all-boys 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 Louis Priory School a religious school?
St Louis Priory School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 307
- Gender Split
- 100% M / 0% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- all-boys
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 8.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 149 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- St. Louis County
- Phone
- (314) 434-3690
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