The Whitfield School | Kids Out and About St. Louis

The Whitfield School

Address: 
175 South Mason Road
St. Louis , MO , 63141
Phone: (314) 434-5141
38° 39' 13.6836" N, 90° 28' 54.1308" W
Contact name: 
Erin Walsh
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At The Whitfield School, students in grades 6–12 experience an education designed to prepare them for college—and life. Nestled on 26 beautiful acres in Creve Coeur, our independent, coeducational day school blends academic rigor with hands-on learning, empowering students to grow as scholars, leaders, and engaged citizens.

What does it mean to learn at a school of experience? Wrapping your senses around new ideas. Diving into direct contact with concepts and questions. Making, doing, and experimenting you way into knowing, understanding, and mastering.

At The Whitfield School, teachers design learning experiences that are inquiry-driven, empowering students to make choices, take ownership, and take risks in their educational journey. Teachers craft units where students are invited to explore, experiment, and collaborate, encouraging productive learning struggles that lead to growth. Students' voices take center stage as they present findings, create meaningful artifacts, and engage in peer-led learning. Throughout the unit, teachers act as coaches, providing appropriate levels of support and feedback through formative and summative checkpoints. By fostering an environment where students' unique voices drive the learning process, Whitfield's teachers ensure that each experience is purposeful, dynamic, and enduring.