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#185 of 399 private schools in MO

Top 46% of private schools

St Mary Magdalen School

Elementary School

8750 MAGDALEN AVE, Brentwood, MO 63144

Private

Enrollment

158

Student-Teacher

13.2:1

Score

6.5

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

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St Mary Magdalen School

6.5/10

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

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About St Mary Magdalen School

St Mary Magdalen School is a private elementary school in Brentwood, MO. St Mary Magdalen School serves approximately 158 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. St Mary Magdalen School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #185 of 399 private schools in MO.

How it comparesOn par with MO schools
  • This school 6.5 · Average
  • MO avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

At 158 students, St Mary Magdalen 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 Mary Magdalen 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 Mary Magdalen School compares to the 5 public schools in Brentwood, MO

Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
This School
vs
11:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
158
This School
vs
159
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.5
This School
vs
7.7
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 83.5% vs 0%
Black 4.4% vs 0%
Hispanic 1.3% vs 0%
Asian 1.3% vs 0%
St Mary Magdalen School Brentwood Public Avg

All Schools in Brentwood

School Rating
St Mary Magdalen School (this school) 6.5
MARK TWAIN ELEM. 6.3
MCGRATH ELEM. 9.3
BRENTWOOD EARLY CHILDHD CENTER 5.3
BRENTWOOD MIDDLE 9.6
BRENTWOOD HIGH 8.0

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+ 4.2 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 13.2:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.1 / 10
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School Day Length 7.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,274.4
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A- 7.6 / 10
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Diversity Index 29%
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 158
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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 83.5%
Two or More 8.9%
Black 4.4%
Hispanic 1.3%
Asian 1.3%
Pacific Islander 0.6%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

8750 MAGDALEN AVE, Brentwood, MO 63144

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Mary Magdalen School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. AVERY ELEM. (rated 9.5/10, 0.7 miles away, in nearby St. Louis), which scores notably higher. Another option is MCGRATH ELEM. (rated 9.3/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, BRISTOL ELEM. (rated 8.5/10, 1.6 miles away, in nearby St. Louis), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Brentwood, see our Brentwood schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.7 mi
School Distance Rating
MARK TWAIN ELEM. Brentwood 0.3 mi 6.3
MCGRATH ELEM. Brentwood 0.5 mi 9.3
BRENTWOOD EARLY CHILDHD CENTER Brentwood 0.5 mi 5.3
BRENTWOOD MIDDLE Brentwood 0.6 mi 9.6
AVERY ELEM. St. Louis 0.7 mi 9.5
BRENTWOOD HIGH Brentwood 0.6 mi 8.0
THE WALDORF SCHOOL OF ST LOUIS St. Louis 0.7 mi 6.6
DR. HENRY GIVENS JR. ELEM. St. Louis 1.1 mi 5.3
HOLY REDEEMER SCHOOL Webster Groves 1.4 mi 4.7
MRH EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER Maplewood 1.1 mi 7.5
GREAT CIRCLE EDGEWOOD CHILDREN'S CENTER St. Louis 1.3 mi 7.1
THE COLLEGE SCHOOL St. Louis 1.4 mi 7.4
FAITH ACADEMY St. Louis 1.4 mi
WEBSTER GROVES HIGH St. Louis 1.6 mi 8.2
MAPLEWOOD-RICHMOND HGTS. HIGH Maplewood 1.3 mi 7.7
MRH MIDDLE Maplewood 1.3 mi 6.4
BRISTOL ELEM. St. Louis 1.6 mi 8.5
MIRIAM SCHOOL Webster Groves 1.5 mi 8.2
IMMACOLATA SCHOOL St. Louis 1.7 mi 6.8
WALTER AMBROSE FAMILY CENTER St. Louis 1.7 mi 2.9

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 63144 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$91,312

Median Home Value

$278,800

Median Rent

$1,429/mo

Population

9,580

College Educated

75.4%

Homeownership

60.2%

Avg Commute

19.6 min

Poverty Rate

5.3%

Median Age

34.8

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR. Harrisonville, MO 6.5
GREEN FOREST ELEM. Salem, MO 6.5
IMMANUEL LUTHERAN SCHOOL Olivette, MO 6.5
KIRBYVILLE ELEM. Kirbyville, MO 6.5
Labadie Elementary Labadie, MO 6.5
MCKELVEY PRIMARY St. Louis, MO 6.5

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Mary Magdalen School

What grades does St Mary Magdalen School serve?

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

How many students attend St Mary Magdalen School?

St Mary Magdalen School has an enrollment of approximately 158 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at St Mary Magdalen School is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Mary Magdalen School rank in MO?

St Mary Magdalen School ranks #185 of 399 private schools in MO.

What is St Mary Magdalen School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Mary Magdalen School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Mary Magdalen School a private school?

Yes, St Mary Magdalen 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 Mary Magdalen School a religious school?

St Mary Magdalen School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
73 Very Walkable
Bike Score
66 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
158
Gender Split
51% M / 49% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
12
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7.2 hours
Days Per Year
177 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
St. Louis County

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