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#187 of 399 private schools in MO

Top 47% of private schools

Torah Prep School

Elementary School

8136 GROBY RD, St. Louis, MO 63130

Private

Enrollment

128

Student-Teacher

9.6:1

Score

6.5

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Missouri private schools

#187 of 399

In St. Louis

#45 of 74

public schools

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Torah Prep School

6.5/10

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

Brittany Woods

3.8/10

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Torah Prep School - Boys Division

6.7/10

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About Torah Prep School

Torah Prep School is a private elementary school in St. Louis, MO. Torah Prep School serves approximately 128 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio.

Torah Prep School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #187 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 128 students, Torah Prep 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.

At 9.6:1 students to teachers, Torah Prep School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Torah Prep 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 Torah Prep School compares to 171 public schools serving similar grades in St. Louis, MO

Student-Teacher Ratio
9.6:1
This School
vs
13.3:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
128
This School
vs
332
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.5
This School
vs
5.6
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 100% vs 0%
Torah Prep School St. Louis Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
Torah Prep School (this school) 6.5
REED ELEMENTARY 9.0
WASHINGTON ELEM. 4.2
WYLAND ELEM. 3.6
OLD BONHOMME ELEMENTARY 8.1
RITENOUR MIDDLE 6.3
IVELAND ELEM. 4.5
LADUE MIDDLE 7.7
CONWAY ELEMENTARY 8.2
MARION ELEM. 4.6
HAMILTON ELEM. COMMUNITY ED. 5.6
BEL-NOR 5.0
DEWEY SCH.-INTERNAT'L. STUDIES 6.4
MARVIN ELEM. 6.7
NORMANDY EARLY LEARNING CENTER 4.7
RITENOUR EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR 3.5
KIPP TRIUMPH ACADEMY 3.7
KIPP VICTORY ACADEMY 3.3
SPOEDE ELEMENTARY 8.3
LACLEDE ELEM. 4.7
WILKINSON EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR. 6.3

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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

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+ 7.2 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 9.6:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A 8.9 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 7.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,312.5
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C- 2.3 / 10
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Diversity Index 0%
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 128
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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 100.0%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

8136 GROBY RD, St. Louis, MO 63130

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Torah Prep School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. REED ELEMENTARY (rated 9.0/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is MERAMEC ELEM. (rated 8.9/10, 1.6 miles away, in nearby Clayton), which scores notably higher. Additionally, COMMUNITY SCHOOL (rated 8.1/10, 1.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in St. Louis, see our St. Louis schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.9 mi
School Distance Rating
BRITTANY WOODS University City 0.2 mi 3.8
TORAH PREP SCHOOL - BOYS DIVISION St. Louis 0.7 mi 6.7
H F EPSTEIN HEBREW ACADEMY St. Louis 0.7 mi 7.0
H.F. EPSTEIN HEBREW ACADEMY St. Louis 0.7 mi 7.0
ESTHER MILLER BAIS YAAKOV St. Louis 0.7 mi
BARBARA JORDAN ELEM. University City 0.9 mi 6.6
THE FREEDOM SCHOOL St. Louis 0.9 mi 7.0
CLAYTON HIGH Clayton 1.2 mi 9.1
AGAPE ACADEMY & CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER St. Louis 1.0 mi 4.6
UNIVERSITY CITY SR. HIGH University City 1.0 mi 6.8
JACKSON PARK ELEM. University City 1.0 mi 5.3
LOGOS SCHOOL Olivette 1.0 mi 9.0
CHRIST THE KING CATHOLIC SCHOOL St. Louis 1.2 mi 7.1
REED ELEMENTARY St. Louis 1.3 mi 9.0
JUVENILE DETENTION CTR. Clayton 1.6 mi 5.5
MERAMEC ELEM. Clayton 1.6 mi 8.9
WASHINGTON ELEM. St. Louis 1.6 mi 4.2
COMMUNITY SCHOOL St. Louis 1.8 mi 8.1
FLYNN PARK ELEM. University City 1.6 mi 7.6
WYLAND ELEM. St. Louis 1.9 mi 3.6

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 63130 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$81,103

Median Home Value

$285,500

Median Rent

$1,199/mo

Population

29,074

College Educated

63.6%

Homeownership

61.9%

Avg Commute

20.3 min

Poverty Rate

12.3%

Median Age

36.5

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GREEN FOREST ELEM. Salem, MO 6.5
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KIRBYVILLE ELEM. Kirbyville, MO 6.5
Labadie Elementary Labadie, MO 6.5
NORTH ANDREW ELEM. Rosendale, MO 6.5
POLO ELEM. Polo, MO 6.5

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Torah Prep School

What grades does Torah Prep School serve?

Torah Prep School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Torah Prep School?

Torah Prep School has an enrollment of approximately 128 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Torah Prep School?

The student-teacher ratio at Torah Prep School is 9.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Torah Prep School rank in MO?

Torah Prep School ranks #187 of 399 private schools in MO.

What is Torah Prep School's MySchoolScout rating?

Torah Prep 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 Torah Prep School a private school?

Yes, Torah Prep School is a private all-girls school with a Jewish affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Torah Prep School a religious school?

Torah Prep School has a Jewish religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
59 Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score
28 Some Transit
Bike Score
41 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
128
Gender Split
0% M / 100% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
13
Type
private
Coed Status
all-girls
Affiliation
Jewish
School Day
7.5 hours
Days Per Year
175 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
St. Louis County

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