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#343 of 399 private schools in MO

St Margaret Mary Alacoque School

Elementary School

4900 RINGER RD, St. Louis, MO 63129

Private

Enrollment

367

Student-Teacher

16.2:1

Score

5.1

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Missouri private schools

#343 of 399

In St. Louis

#71 of 74

public schools

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St Margaret Mary Alacoque School

5.1/10

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

Blades Elem.

7.1/10

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7.9/10

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About St Margaret Mary Alacoque School

St Margaret Mary Alacoque School is a private elementary school in St. Louis, MO. St Margaret Mary Alacoque School serves approximately 367 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio.

St Margaret Mary Alacoque School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #343 of 399 private schools in MO.

How it compares1.3 pts below MO schools
  • This school 5.1 · Average
  • MO avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

St Margaret Mary Alacoque 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 Margaret Mary Alacoque School compares to 171 public schools serving similar grades in St. Louis, MO

Student-Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
This School
vs
13.3:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
367
This School
vs
332
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
5.1
This School
vs
5.6
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 94.8% vs 0%
Asian 1.9% vs 0%
Hispanic 1.1% vs 0%
St Margaret Mary Alacoque School St. Louis Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
St Margaret Mary Alacoque School (this school) 5.1
BLADES ELEM. 7.1
BERNARD MIDDLE 7.9
OAKVILLE ELEM. 7.6
MARGARET BUERKLE MIDDLE 5.1
At Home Academy
TRAUTWEIN ELEM. 6.9
MOSAIC ELEMENTARY 8.5
WASHINGTON MIDDLE 8.5
WOHLWEND ELEM. 7.1
OAKVILLE MIDDLE 8.1
BEASLEY ELEM. 8.5
JOHN CARY EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR. 3.6
ROBERT H. SPERRENG MIDDLE 7.7
KENNERLY ELEM. 7.0
BIERBAUM ELEM. 6.4
POINT ELEM. 7.8
DRESSEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 7.8
CONCORD ELEM. SCHOOL 7.2
FORDER ELEM. 6.5
HAGEMANN ELEM. 7.2

Showing 20 of 171 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 2.5 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 16.2:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B+ 6.8 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,239
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B- 5.2 / 10
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Diversity Index 10%
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 367
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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 94.8%
Two or More 2.2%
Asian 1.9%
Hispanic 1.1%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

4900 RINGER RD, St. Louis, MO 63129

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Margaret Mary Alacoque School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. MOSAIC ELEMENTARY (rated 8.5/10, 2.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is BEASLEY ELEM. (rated 8.5/10, 2.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, ABIDING SAVIOR LUTHERAN SCHOOL (rated 8.1/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in St. Louis, see our St. Louis schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.2 mi
School Distance Rating
BLADES ELEM. St. Louis 0.3 mi 7.1
BERNARD MIDDLE St. Louis 0.6 mi 7.9
OAKVILLE ELEM. St. Louis 0.7 mi 7.6
OAKVILLE SR. HIGH St. Louis 1.1 mi 5.1
MARGARET BUERKLE MIDDLE St. Louis 1.7 mi 5.1
ABIDING SAVIOR LUTHERAN SCHOOL St. Louis 1.6 mi 8.1
MEHLVILLE HIGH SCHOOL St. Louis 2.0 mi 6.9
At Home Academy St. Louis 2.0 mi
ASSUMPTION PARISH SCHOOL St. Louis 1.9 mi 5.6
MOSAIC ELEMENTARY St. Louis 2.2 mi 8.5
WOHLWEND ELEM. St. Louis 2.3 mi 7.1
OAKVILLE MIDDLE St. Louis 2.3 mi 8.1
TRAUTWEIN ELEM. St. Louis 2.2 mi 6.9
ST SIMON THE APOSTLE St. Louis 2.8 mi 6.3
WASHINGTON MIDDLE St. Louis 2.3 mi 8.5
GREEN PARK LUTHERAN SCHOOL St. Louis 2.9 mi 5.5
BEASLEY ELEM. St. Louis 2.4 mi 8.5
JOHN CARY EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR. St. Louis 2.4 mi 3.6
POINT ELEM. St. Louis 3.2 mi 7.8
BIERBAUM ELEM. St. Louis 3.2 mi 6.4

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 63129 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$91,920

Median Home Value

$278,800

Median Rent

$1,087/mo

Population

51,356

College Educated

41.9%

Homeownership

78.4%

Avg Commute

26.4 min

Poverty Rate

6.4%

Median Age

45

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School Rating
CRAIG ELEM. St. Louis, MO 5.1
HOLMAN ELEMENTARY Berkeley, MO 5.1
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION SCHOOL Springfield, MO 5.1
LEMASTERS ELEM. St. Louis, MO 5.1
MCNAIR ELEM. Hazelwood, MO 5.1
OAK GROVE ELEM. Poplar Bluff, MO 5.1

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Margaret Mary Alacoque School

What grades does St Margaret Mary Alacoque School serve?

St Margaret Mary Alacoque School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Margaret Mary Alacoque School?

St Margaret Mary Alacoque School has an enrollment of approximately 367 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Margaret Mary Alacoque School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Margaret Mary Alacoque School is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Margaret Mary Alacoque School rank in MO?

St Margaret Mary Alacoque School ranks #343 of 399 private schools in MO.

What is St Margaret Mary Alacoque School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Margaret Mary Alacoque School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Margaret Mary Alacoque School a private school?

Yes, St Margaret Mary Alacoque 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 Margaret Mary Alacoque School a religious school?

St Margaret Mary Alacoque School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
7 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
19 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
367
Gender Split
49% M / 51% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
177 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
St. Louis County

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