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#8 of 399 private schools in MO

Top 2% of private schools

Thomas Jefferson School

High School · St. Louis, MO

A private high school in St. Louis, MO serving grades 7th – 12th.

Private

4100 S LINDBERGH BLVD, St. Louis, MO 63127

  • 6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

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)
A9.3 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio6:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A+9.5 / 10
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School Day Length9 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,368
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A+9.9 / 10
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Diversity Index69%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B5.5 / 10
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Enrollment81
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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

Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Thomas Jefferson School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the St. Louis map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 16Car-Dependent
  • Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High7,108/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (St. Louis), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$124,583

Median home value

$594,100

College educated

61.9%

Homeownership

78.6%

Poverty rate

2.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63127; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White38.3%
Asian37.0%
Two or More11.1%
Hispanic8.6%
Black4.9%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Southview HighEnrollment path unverified3.69–120.8 mi74Compare →
South TechnicalEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated11–121.0 mi853Compare →
Lindbergh Sr. HighEnrollment path unverified7.59–121.3 mi2,266Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Thomas Jefferson School is listed in St. Louis, MO; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Thomas Jefferson School

Thomas Jefferson School is a private high school in St. Louis, MO, serving approximately 81 students in grades 7th-12th with a 6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #8 of 399 private schools in MO.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Thomas Jefferson School

What grades does Thomas Jefferson School serve?

Thomas Jefferson School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Thomas Jefferson School?

Thomas Jefferson School has an enrollment of approximately 81 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson School?

The student-teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson School is 6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Thomas Jefferson School rank in MO?

Thomas Jefferson School ranks #8 of 399 private schools in MO.

What is Thomas Jefferson School's MySchoolScout rating?

Thomas Jefferson School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Thomas Jefferson School a private school?

Yes, Thomas Jefferson School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Thomas Jefferson School a religious school?

No, Thomas Jefferson School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
7th – 12th
Enrollment
81
Gender Split
59% M / 41% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
Teachers (FTE)
14
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
9 hours
Days Per Year
152 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
St. Louis County
Area population (ZIP 63127)
5,161
Area average commute
22.2 min
Area median age
53.6
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 63127; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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