Excellent

#16 of 399 private schools in MO

Top 4% of private schools

Villa Duchesne & Oak Hill School

School

801 S SPOEDE RD, St. Louis, MO 63131

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

371

Student-Teacher

3.8:1

Score

8.5

Grades

Pre-K – 12th

Enrollment

371

Student-Teacher

3.8:1

Score

8.5

Grades

Pre-K – 12th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Missouri private schools

#16 of 399

In St. Louis

#5 of 74

public schools

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About Villa Duchesne & Oak Hill School

Villa Duchesne & Oak Hill School is a private school in St. Louis, MO. Villa Duchesne & Oak Hill School serves approximately 371 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 3.8:1 student-teacher ratio.

Villa Duchesne & Oak Hill School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #16 of 399 private schools in MO.

How it compares2.2 pts above MO schools

8.5

This school 8.5 · Excellent
MO avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

At 3.8:1 students to teachers, Villa Duchesne & Oak Hill School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Villa Duchesne & Oak Hill 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 Villa Duchesne & Oak Hill School compares to 203 public schools serving similar grades in St. Louis, MO

Student-Teacher Ratio

3.8:1

This School

14.3:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

371

This School

394

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

8.5

This School

5.6

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 87.1% vs 0%

Black 4.9% vs 0%

Hispanic 3.5% vs 0%

Asian 0.8% vs 0%

Villa Duchesne & Oak Hill School St. Louis Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Villa Duchesne & Oak Hill School (this school)	—	371	3.8:1	8.5
LADUE FIFTH GRADE CENTER	0.7 mi	322	11.9:1	9.0
LADUE EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER	0.8 mi	232	—:1	3.0
LADUE HORTON WATKINS HIGH	1.1 mi	1,325	14.1:1	7.8
CONWAY ELEMENTARY	1.3 mi	414	13.4:1	8.2
SPOEDE ELEMENTARY	1.3 mi	381	12.7:1	8.3
LADUE MIDDLE	1.7 mi	1,033	13.6:1	7.7
OLD BONHOMME ELEMENTARY	2.3 mi	391	12.2:1	8.1
REED ELEMENTARY	2.9 mi	384	12.4:1	9.0
CRAIG ELEM.	3.1 mi	415	13.8:1	5.1
HUDSON ELEM.	3.3 mi	187	9.8:1	8.1
ROSS ELEM.	3.4 mi	389	12.2:1	7.7
DR. HENRY GIVENS JR. ELEM.	3.8 mi	289	12.6:1	5.3
IVELAND ELEM.	3.9 mi	414	12.5:1	4.5
NORTH HIGH	4.3 mi	1,013	13.9:1	7.1
MCKELVEY PRIMARY	4.3 mi	219	12.2:1	6.5
WALTER AMBROSE FAMILY CENTER	4.6 mi	200	22.2:1	2.9
BRISTOL ELEM.	4.7 mi	393	14.6:1	8.5
AVERY ELEM.	4.8 mi	350	12.5:1	9.5
WYLAND ELEM.	4.8 mi	518	14.8:1	3.6
MARION ELEM.	4.9 mi	490	14:1	4.6

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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

A+ 9.8 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 3.8:1

Instructional Commitment

A- 7.7 / 10

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School Day Length 7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,260

Diversity & Inclusion

B+ 7.1 / 10

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Diversity Index 24%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.3 / 10

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Enrollment 371

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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 87.1%

Black 4.9%

Two or More 3.8%

Hispanic 3.5%

Asian 0.8%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

801 S SPOEDE RD, St. Louis, MO 63131

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Villa Duchesne & Oak Hill School may also want to explore other schools in the area. VISITATION ACADEMY (rated 6.8/10, 1.4 miles away), a more accessible option. Another option is MARY INSTITUTE & ST LOUIS COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL (rated 6.7/10, 1.5 miles away), a more accessible option. Additionally, EXTERNAL SITES (rated 4.2/10, 1.6 miles away, in nearby Town And Country), a more accessible option. For more schools in St. Louis, see our St. Louis schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.5 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
LADUE FIFTH GRADE CENTER St. Louis	0.7 mi	322	9.0
HARPER SCHOOL, LLC Frontenac	0.7 mi	7	—
LADUE EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER St. Louis	0.8 mi	232	3.0
CHAMINADE COLLEGE PREP SCHOOL St. Louis	0.7 mi	836	7.0
LADUE HORTON WATKINS HIGH St. Louis	1.1 mi	1,325	7.8
SPOEDE ELEMENTARY St. Louis	1.3 mi	381	8.3
ST JOSEPH'S ACADEMY St. Louis	1.4 mi	529	6.4
LITZSINGER Ladue	1.5 mi	82	3.5
CONWAY ELEMENTARY St. Louis	1.3 mi	414	8.2
VISITATION ACADEMY St. Louis	1.4 mi	543	6.8
MARY INSTITUTE & ST LOUIS COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL St. Louis	1.5 mi	1,225	6.7
EXTERNAL SITES Town And Country	1.6 mi	2,273	4.2
HIRAM NEUWOEHNER Town And Country	1.6 mi	93	3.6
LADUE MIDDLE St. Louis	1.7 mi	1,033	7.7
DE SMET JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL St. Louis	2.0 mi	645	6.8
COVENANT CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Town And Country	2.2 mi	135	4.1
THE MOOG CENTER FOR DEAF EDUCATION St. Louis	2.0 mi	12	—
NORTHEAST MIDDLE Creve Coeur	2.1 mi	806	7.8
OLD BONHOMME ELEMENTARY St. Louis	2.3 mi	391	8.1
ST CLEMENT GRADE SCHOOL Des Peres	2.5 mi	282	6.5

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 63131 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$209,306

Median Home Value

$734,300

Median Rent

$1,999/mo

Population

17,993

College Educated

83.3%

Homeownership

92.8%

Avg Commute

21.2 min

Poverty Rate

2.1%

Median Age

46.2

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NOTRE DAME DE SION HIGH SCHOOL Kansas City, MO	485	8.6
SACRED HEART ELEMENTARY & HIGH SCHOOL Sedalia, MO	310	8.6
COLUMBIA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL Columbia, MO	382	8.3
OAKHILL DAY SCHOOL Gladstone, MO	229	7.8
THOMAS JEFFERSON INDEPENDENT DAY SCHOOL Joplin, MO	275	7.8
AL-SALAM DAY SCHOOL Manchester, MO	232	9.3

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Villa Duchesne & Oak Hill School

What grades does Villa Duchesne & Oak Hill School serve?

Villa Duchesne & Oak Hill School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Villa Duchesne & Oak Hill School?

Villa Duchesne & Oak Hill School has an enrollment of approximately 371 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Villa Duchesne & Oak Hill School?

The student-teacher ratio at Villa Duchesne & Oak Hill School is 3.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Villa Duchesne & Oak Hill School rank in MO?

Villa Duchesne & Oak Hill School ranks #16 of 399 private schools in MO.

What is Villa Duchesne & Oak Hill School's MySchoolScout rating?

Villa Duchesne & Oak Hill School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Villa Duchesne & Oak Hill School a private school?

Yes, Villa Duchesne & Oak Hill 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 Villa Duchesne & Oak Hill School a religious school?

Villa Duchesne & Oak Hill School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 12 Car-Dependent
Bike Score: 12 Somewhat Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment: 371
Gender Split: 17% M / 83% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3.8:1
Teachers (FTE): 96
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 7 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Large Suburb
County: St. Louis County
Phone: (314) 810-3469

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