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Private Schools: Open Houses and Other Info

The private schools in the St Louis & St. Charles area cater to every educational need and parent philosophy. This is KidsOutAndAbout's 2015-2016 list with open house notes.



Rossman School

Rossman School in Creve Coeur was recently ranked among the nation's 50 Best Private Elementary Schools by TheBestSchools.org. Nestled on a 20-acre campus, Rossman provides children age 4 through grade 6 with a solid foundation in academics, athletics and the arts while cultivating strong character and leadership skills. Celebrating its 99th year, Rossman is known for its family atmosphere and its teachers dedication to developing personal, nurturing relationships with each child. Prospective parents are invited to experience Rossmans premier faculty and one-of-a-kind program for themselves at an Open House on December 16 and a Junior Kindergarten Observation Morning this Thursday, November 12. Learn more about these events, or request a free Rossman School brochure.


The Wilson School


Since 1913, The Wilson School has provided an extraordinary experience in elementary education. Preparing students for success in an ever-changing world, Wilson's exceptional educators combine classic and innovative methods within a warm, nurturing environment. The school's faculty tenure, investment in professional development, and student achievement consistently rank above the national norms for independent schools.

Mark your calendar to attend our winter Open House on Tuesday, January 19 at 8:30 a.m. and learn how each day brings a world of opportunity at The Wilson School. RSVP to Maggie Baisch, Director of Admissions, mbaisch@wilsonschool.com.


New City School

New City School is an independent elementary school for students from preschool through sixth grade. New City embraces all of a child's academic strengths, and fosters a love for learning, empathy and appreciation for diversity of all types, and awareness and celebration of self. Our graduates not only excel academically, but they are also leaders in their communities in the finest secondary schools in St. Louis. 

New City is one of the first and preeminent multiple intelligences schools in the country, utilizing the theory of multiple intelligences as a classroom tool to capitalize on each student's unique learning strengths. 

New City has a unique ambiance that you have to experience in person to understand! Come see for yourself at our open house this Saturday, November 14th, from 9:00 am to noon. RSVP (preferred) on our web site


Andrews Academy

Andrews Academy is a private independent school for students in Junior Kindergarten through Sixth Grade. We encourage children to maximize their intellectual, physical, social, and emotional growth by offering an advanced curriculum in a traditional setting. Special classes include art, music, computer, library, physical education, Spanish, Science lab and public speaking. Private piano, strings, and band are also offered on campus.  The average class size is 12 students. In an atmosphere of respect and compassion combined with an advanced curriculum and the latest technological tools, our internationally diverse student body has the unique opportunity to reach unlimited goals both academically and socially. Click here to schedule a tour of the Lake St. Louis campus, or Click here to schedule a tour of the Creve Coeur campus.

Community School

Community School is the place to let children's gifts flourish in an environment of active, experiential learning. Seasoned faculty engage students with a challenging curriculum integrating academics, the arts, physical education and interpersonal skills. Community students are responsible, caring and vibrant people who learn how to work with and lead others.

Community School believes the world is to be explored, examined and enjoyed both the physical world and the world of ideas. The expansive campus with its woods, trails, pond, fields and light-filled classrooms provides a perfect safe environment for this early exploration. Parents value the security the secluded campus provides and the nurturing environment the teachers create.


Academy of the Sacred Heart 

Educating with love has been the mission of the Academy of the Sacred Heart for nearly 200 years! St. Philippine Duchesne's school, begun by the Society of the Sacred Heart in 1818, continues to be a second home for children in Pre-K through 8th grades. All aspects of students' growth expressed in the 5 Goals of Sacred Heart Education (Faith, Learning, Service, Community and Personal Growth) are tended to by a staff of loving and experienced educators. Countless graduates and their parents agree that there is something special about an Academy education! Admissions Open House on Thursday, November 19, at 9 a.m. Call 636-946-6127.

Immanuel Lutheran School
St. Charles


Immanuel Lutheran School (est. 1848) is an outstanding Christian school emphasizing high academic standards in a caring, Christ-centered environment. Students in preschool age 2 through grade 8 are nurtured in the Christian faith, equipped with an excellent education, and prepared for a life of Christian responsibility and service. Our Early Childhood program offers flexible days and hours.


Visitation Academy

Visitation Academy is an independent, Catholic school offering a coeducational Montessori program in grades Toddler through Kindergarten and the area's only all-girls education for grades 1 through 12.

Want to know what happens inside a Lower School classroom at Visitation Academy? Come take a closer look at why we love learning and you'll see what makes our school so special!

We invite you to join us at the Lower School at Visitation and discover how we learn.

The Best of Viz Starts Here

Classroom Visit Dates // 8:30 - 10:30 a.m.

Toddlers (Age 2) through Grade 5

Wednesday, December 9th
Wednesday, January 27th
Wednesday, February 24th

To RSVP, contact the Lower School Admissions Office at 314-625-9292.


Forsyth School

You know Forsyth School. A one-of-a-kind campus with classrooms in 6 historic houses for children age 3-Grade 6. At Forsyth, children learn to understand themselves, each other, and the world in which they live. It's a place where personal best counts on the field, on the stage, in the classroom, and on the high ropes course in the Forsyth Adventure Center. It's a place to stretch beyond your comfort zonememory mapping, Shakespeare plays, Challenge Days. Its a place where engaging curriculum meets challenge education. And it all begins with a great early childhood program. Forsyth. There's nothing like it. Early Childhood Open House: Saturday, January 9, 2016 >> 10:00-11:30am. For more information, visit ForsythOnline.com.

Preschool / Elementary

Academy of the Sacred Heart (St Charles 63301) - Pre-K through Grade 8
Agape Academy & Child Development Center (University City 63130) – Age 2 through Grade 12
Andrews Academy - Creve Coeur  (Creve Coeur 63141) - Age 4 through Grade 6
Campbell Montessori School (St Charles 63301) – 15 months through Grade 8
Central Christian School (St Louis 63105) – Age 3 through Grade 6
Chesterfield Day School (Chesterfield 63017) – 18 months through Grade 6
Chesterfield Montessori School (Chesterfield 63017) 16 months through Grade 8
Christ Community Lutheran School (multiple campuses) – 6 weeks through Grade 8
Community School (St Louis 63124) – Age 3 through Grade 6
Epstein Hebrew Academy (St. Louis 63132) – Age 2 through Grade 8
Forsyth School (St. Louis 63105) – Age 3 through Grade 6
Great Circle (St Louis 63119) – Ages 5 through 21; requires intensive behavioral, therapeutic or social skills interventions
Holy Rosary Catholic School (Warrenton 63383) – Grades K through 8
Immaculate Conception Dardenne School (ICD) (Dardenne Prairie 63368) – Pre-K through Grade 8
Immanuel Lutheran School St. Charles (St Charles 63301) – Pre-K through Grade 8
Incarnate Word Parish School (Chesterfield 63017) – Grades K through 8
Kirk Day School (St. Louis 63131) – Age 3 through Grade 6
MICDS-Mary Institute and Saint Louis Country Day School (St Louis 63124) – Age 4 through Grade 12
Miriam: The Learning Disability Experts (St.Louis 63119) – Pre-K through Grade 8 with average intelligence who have learning disabilities
Most Sacred Heart School (Eureka 63025) – Pre-K through Grade 8
New City School (St. Louis) – Age 3 through Grade 6
Rossman School – (Creve Coeur 63141) – Age 4 through Grade 6
Sacred Heart School - Valley Park (Valley Park 63088) - Age 3 through Grade 8
Saul Mirowitz Jewish Community School (St Louis 63141) – Grades K through 8
South City Community School (St Louis 63111) - Age 3 through Grade 6
St. Ann Catholic School (Normandy 63121) – Age 2 ½ through Grade 8
St. Francis of Assisi School (St Louis 63129) – Age 3 through Grade 8
St. John Lutheran School (Ellisville 63011) – Age 2 through Grade 8
St. Mary Magdalen Catholic School (Brentwood 63144) – Pre-K through Grade 8
St. Norbert Catholic School (Florissant 63031) - Age 3 through Grade 8
St. Paul's Lutheran School (Des Peres 63131) – 10 weeks through Grade 8
The Christian Academy of Greater St. Louis (St Louis 63114) – Age 2 through Grade 12
The College School (Webster Groves 63119) - Age 3 through Grade 8
The Fulton School at St. Albans (St Albans 63073) – 18 months through Grade 12
The Soulard School (St. Louis 63104) - Pre-K through Grade 6
The St. Austin School (St Louis 63131) – Grades K through 8
The St. Michael School of Clayton (Clayton 63105) – 12 weeks through Grade 8
The Wilson School (Clayton 63105) – Age 3 through Grade 6
Tower Grove Christian Academy (St Louis 63110) – Age 2 through Grade 12
Twin Oaks Christian School (Ballwin 63021) – Age 3 through Grade 8
Villa Duchesne and Oak Hill School (St Louis 63131) – Age 3 through Grade 12
Visitation Academy  - (St Louis 63131) – Toddler through Grade 12


Middle / High School

Agape Academy & Child Development Center (University City 63130) – Age 2 through Grade 12
Barat Academy (Chesterfield 63005) – Grades 9-12
Chaminade College Preparatory School (St Louis 63131) – Grades 6 – 12
Christian Brothers College High School – (Town and Country 63141) – Grades 9 - 12
Cor Jesu Academy – (St. Louis 63123) – Grades 9-12
Crossroads College Preparatory School (St Louis 63112) Grades 7-12
De Smet Jesuit High School (St Louis 63141) - Grades 9-12
Duchesne High School (St Charles 63301) - Grades 9-12
Great Circle (St Louis 63119) – Ages 5 through 21; requires intensive behavioral, therapeutic or social skills interventions
Incarnate Word Academy (Bel-Nor 63121) – Grades 9-12
John Burroughs School (St Louis 63124) – Grades 7 – 12
John F. Kennedy Catholic High School (Manchester 63011) – Grades 9-12
Lutheran High School of St. Charles County (St Peters 63376) - Grades 9 - 12
Marquette Catholic High School (Alton, IL 62202) – Grades 9 - 12
MICDS-Mary Institute and Saint Louis Country Day School (St Louis 63124) – Age 4 through Grade 12
Nerinx Hall – (Webster Groves 63119) – Grades 9 - 12
Notre Dame High School- St. Louis (St. Louis 63125) – Grades 9 - 12
Rosati-Kain High School  (St Louis 63108) - Grades 9 - 12
Saint Louis University High School (St Louis 63110) - Grades 9 – 12
St. John Vianney High School (Kirkwood 63122) – Grades 9 – 12
St. Louis Priory School(St. Louis 63141)  - Grades 7 - 12
St. Mary's High School (St Louis 63111) - Grades 9 – 12
The Christian Academy of Greater St. Louis (St Louis 63114) – Age 2 through Grade 12
The Fulton School at St. Albans (St Albans 63073) – 18 months through Grade 12
Thomas Jefferson School (St Louis 63127) - Grades 7-12
Trinity Catholic High School (St Louis 63138) – Grades 9 - 12
Ursuline Academy Saint Louis (St Louis 63122) – Grades 9-12
Villa Duchesne and Oak Hill School (St Louis 63131) – Age 3 through Grade 12
Visitation Academy  - (St Louis 63131) – Toddler through Grade 12
Westminster Christian Academy (Town & Country 63017) – Grades 7-12
Whitfield School (St Louis 63141) – Grades 6 - 12