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St. Paul's Lutheran School

1300 N Ballas Road Saint Louis, MO 63131

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked MO School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 213 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $5,985
  • Average class size: 18 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked MO School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 213 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $5,985
  • Average class size: 18 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

St. Paul's Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for:

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School History

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Students By Grade
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1849
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Student Body

Total Students
213 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
5%
State avg.: 21%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
18 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
financial aid available
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Sports

School Notes

  • St. Paul's Lutheran School was established in 1849 at the intersection of Ballas and Manchester Road in Des Peres.
  • St. Paul's Lutheran School is committed to sharing Christ's love and providing an environment and opportunity for students to develop their God-given potential: spiritually, academically, physically, emotionally and socially.
  • It is our goal to conduct programs and classes that follow our vision statement: Developing Caring Servant Leaders.
  • St. Paul's Lutheran School is accredited through National Lutheran School Accreditation and the Missouri Chapter of the National Federation of Nonpublic School State Accrediting Association.
  • St. Paul's Lutheran School was established in 1849 at the intersection of Ballas and Manchester Road in Des Peres. St. Paul's Lutheran School is committed to sharing Christ's love and providing an environment and opportunity for students to develop their God-given potential: spiritually, academically, physically, emotionally and socially. It is our goal to conduct programs and classes that follow our vision statement: Developing Caring Servant Leaders. St. Paul's Lutheran School is accredited through National Lutheran School Accreditation and the Missouri Chapter of the National Federation of Nonpublic School State Accrediting Association.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Paul's Lutheran School cost?
St. Paul's Lutheran School's tuition is approximately $5,985 for private students.
What sports does St. Paul's Lutheran School offer?
St. Paul's Lutheran School offers 6 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Soccer, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is St. Paul's Lutheran School's ranking?
St. Paul's Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Paul's Lutheran School?
The application deadline for St. Paul's Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Saint Louis, MO is $17,306 for elementary schools and $21,551 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Saint Louis, MO is 83% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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