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#142 of 399 private schools in MO
Top 35% of private schools
Visitation Academy
School
3020 N BALLAS RD, St. Louis, MO 63131
Enrollment
543
Student-Teacher
8.7:1
Score
6.8
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
543
Student-Teacher
8.7:1
Score
6.8
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Missouri private schools
#142 of 399
In St. Louis
#37 of 74
public schools
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About Visitation Academy
Visitation Academy is a private school in St. Louis, MO. Visitation Academy serves approximately 543 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 8.7:1 student-teacher ratio.
Visitation Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #142 of 399 private schools in MO.
- This school 6.8 · Average
- MO avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 8.7:1 students to teachers, Visitation Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Visitation Academy 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
BetaHow Visitation Academy compares to 203 public schools serving similar grades in St. Louis, MO
Student Demographics
Nearby Other Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Visitation Academy (this school) | 6.8 |
| LADUE FIFTH GRADE CENTER | 9.0 |
| LADUE EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER | 3.0 |
| SPOEDE ELEMENTARY | 8.3 |
| LADUE HORTON WATKINS HIGH | 7.8 |
| CONWAY ELEMENTARY | 8.2 |
| LADUE MIDDLE | 7.7 |
| ROSS ELEM. | 7.7 |
| CRAIG ELEM. | 5.1 |
| OLD BONHOMME ELEMENTARY | 8.1 |
| NORTH HIGH | 7.1 |
| HUDSON ELEM. | 8.1 |
| MCKELVEY PRIMARY | 6.5 |
| REED ELEMENTARY | 9.0 |
| DR. HENRY GIVENS JR. ELEM. | 5.3 |
| IVELAND ELEM. | 4.5 |
| WALTER AMBROSE FAMILY CENTER | 2.9 |
| BRISTOL ELEM. | 8.5 |
| AVERY ELEM. | 9.5 |
| CLARK ELEM. | 8.4 |
| WEBSTER GROVES HIGH | 8.2 |
Showing 20 of 203 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
PreliminaryWhat 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.
Data Unavailable
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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)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
3020 N BALLAS RD, St. Louis, MO 63131
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Visitation Academy may also want to explore other schools in the area. VILLA DUCHESNE & OAK HILL SCHOOL (rated 8.5/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, EXTERNAL SITES (rated 4.2/10, 0.3 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 2.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| EXTERNAL SITES Town And Country | 0.3 mi | 4.2 |
| HIRAM NEUWOEHNER Town And Country | 0.4 mi | 3.6 |
| THE MOOG CENTER FOR DEAF EDUCATION St. Louis | 0.6 mi | — |
| COVENANT CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Town And Country | 1.1 mi | 4.1 |
| HARPER SCHOOL, LLC Frontenac | 1.0 mi | — |
| NORTHEAST MIDDLE Creve Coeur | 1.6 mi | 7.8 |
| COUNTRYSIDE MONTESSORI SCHOOL St. Louis | 1.5 mi | — |
| DE SMET JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL St. Louis | 1.7 mi | 6.8 |
| VILLA DUCHESNE & OAK HILL SCHOOL St. Louis | 1.4 mi | 8.5 |
| ROSSMAN SCHOOL St. Louis | 1.4 mi | 7.7 |
| LADUE FIFTH GRADE CENTER St. Louis | 1.6 mi | 9.0 |
| LADUE EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER St. Louis | 1.7 mi | 3.0 |
| ST CLEMENT GRADE SCHOOL Des Peres | 1.9 mi | 6.5 |
| ST AUSTIN SCHOOL Chesterfield | 1.9 mi | 6.8 |
| ST PAUL'S LUTHERAN SCHOOL Des Peres | 2.2 mi | 6.5 |
| ST JOSEPH'S ACADEMY St. Louis | 1.9 mi | 6.4 |
| PRINCIPIA SCHOOL St. Louis | 1.9 mi | — |
| SPOEDE ELEMENTARY St. Louis | 2.2 mi | 8.3 |
| CHAMINADE COLLEGE PREP SCHOOL St. Louis | 2.0 mi | 7.0 |
| WESTCHESTER ELEM. Kirkwood | 2.4 mi | 7.8 |
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
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| FAITH CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Kansas City, MO | 6.6 |
| CHRISTIAN SCHOOL DISTRICT O'Fallon, MO | 7.1 |
| VALLE CATHOLIC SCHOOLS Sainte Genevieve, MO | 6.4 |
| NORTHLAND CHRISTIAN EDUCATION SYSTEM Kansas City, MO | 6.3 |
| ST JOSEPH CHRISTIAN SCHOOL St. Joseph, MO | 6.2 |
| GREENWOOD LABORATORY SCHOOL Springfield, MO | 6.0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Visitation Academy
What grades does Visitation Academy serve?
Visitation Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Visitation Academy?
Visitation Academy has an enrollment of approximately 543 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Visitation Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Visitation Academy is 8.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Visitation Academy rank in MO?
Visitation Academy ranks #142 of 399 private schools in MO.
What is Visitation Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Visitation Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Visitation Academy a private school?
Yes, Visitation Academy is a private all-girls 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 Visitation Academy a religious school?
Visitation Academy has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 543
- Gender Split
- 0% M / 100% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 62
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- all-girls
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 171 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- St. Louis County
- Phone
- (314) 625-9271
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