Schools, Schools, Schools — Private Elementary and Middle Schools

Historical 1981–82 private-school comparison, transcribed by school for accessible reading. Costs, admission policies and promotional descriptions are period statements. Blank cells are explicitly identified; enrollment, average class size, maximum class size and student/teacher ratios are distinct measures.

Editor’s Note: The following private elementary and middle schools have been chosen due to their proximity to the Skinker-DeBaliviere neighborhood.

We plan to focus on public and magnet schools in our next issue.

Bethel Evangelical Lutheran

• Address: 7001 Forsyth, University City, Mo.
• Telephone: 863-3111
• Location: University City
• Religious affiliation: Lutheran
• Grades: K–8
• Total cost, 1981–82 (tuition and fees): $726 (kindergarten); $1,210 (1–8)
• Enrollment: 106
• Class size or student/teacher ratio, as printed: 25 maximum; 15 maximum for kindergarten
• Class hours: 8:30–3:30; extended day available
• Food services: None; students bring own lunch
• Scholarships available: Yes, based on need
• Entrance requirements: None
• Special features: Two grade levels per classroom; music teacher; afternoon enrichment program for kindergartners; bus transportation for fee; computer mini-course

St. Louis Cathedral

• Address: 4430 Maryland, St. Louis, Mo.
• Telephone: 531-3375
• Location: Central West End
• Religious affiliation: Catholic
• Grades: K–8
• Total cost, 1981–82 (tuition and fees): $645 (includes books)
• Enrollment: 180
• Class size or student/teacher ratio, as printed: 22 average
• Class hours: 8:15–3:00; extended day available
• Food services: Hot food service
• Scholarships available: Yes
• Entrance requirements: Some testing; cannot accept students from public schools
• Special features: Kindergarten has Montessori teacher; speech therapy; physical education; library; musical instruction

Childgrove

• Address: 6901 Delmar Blvd., University City, Mo.
• Telephone: 725-1717
• Location: University City
• Religious affiliation: None
• Grades: 3 years–6th grade
• Total cost, 1981–82 (tuition and fees): $1,650
• Enrollment: 106
• Class size or student/teacher ratio, as printed: 22 average
• Class hours: 9:00–3:00; extended day available
• Food services: Milk and snack provided; students bring own lunch
• Scholarships available: Yes
• Entrance requirements: Visit school
• Special features: 9:1 student/teacher ratio; integrated curriculum; multi-aged classrooms; strong arts emphasis; individualized program

Concord Lutheran

• Address: 1436 Ferguson, Pagedale, Mo.
• Telephone: 721-6615
• Location: Pagedale
• Religious affiliation: Lutheran
• Grades: K–8
• Total cost, 1981–82 (tuition and fees): $560 (kindergarten); $950 (1 child); $820 (2 children); third child free
• Enrollment: 140
• Class size or student/teacher ratio, as printed: Student/teacher ratio 22:1
• Class hours: 8:30–3:15; extended day available
• Food services: Hot food service
• Scholarships available: Yes, based on need; $150 limit
• Entrance requirements: Testing
• Special features: Quality, Christian education; directed to average and above-average students

Crossroads

• Address: 500 DeBaliviere, St. Louis, Mo.
• Telephone: 367-8085
• Location: DeBaliviere Place
• Religious affiliation: None
• Grades: 6–12
• Total cost, 1981–82 (tuition and fees): $2,250 (6–8); $2,500 (9–12); fees not included
• Enrollment: 180
• Class size or student/teacher ratio, as printed: 15 average
• Class hours: 8:30–4:00
• Food services: Lunch available for purchase
• Scholarships available: Yes
• Entrance requirements: Exam, school visit, essay
• Special features: Low teacher/student ratio; highly structured, college preparatory; innovative curriculum; first independent college prep school in City; maintains urban emphasis

Forsyth

• Address: 6224 Forsyth, St. Louis, Mo.
• Telephone: 726-4542
• Location: St. Louis City
• Religious affiliation: None
• Grades: 3 years–6th grade
• Total cost, 1981–82 (tuition and fees): $2,100
• Enrollment: 195
• Class size or student/teacher ratio, as printed: 24 average
• Class hours: 8:30–3:00; extended day available
• Food services: [Blank in printed table]
• Scholarships available: Very limited, available only to returning students
• Entrance requirements: Standardized test and parent/child interviews
• Special features: Full-time science teacher; special teachers for French, P.E., music, art

New City

• Address: 5209 Waterman Ave., St. Louis, Mo.
• Telephone: 361-6411
• Location: Central West End
• Religious affiliation: None
• Grades: 3 years–6th grade
• Total cost, 1981–82 (tuition and fees): $1,250 (age 3); $1,800 (age 4–6th grade)
• Enrollment: 245
• Class size or student/teacher ratio, as printed: Student/teacher ratio 13:1
• Class hours: 8:30–3:00; extended day available
• Food services: Milk and hot water provided; students bring own lunch
• Scholarships available: Yes, based on need
• Entrance requirements: Reading and math testing for grades 3–6; visit by student and parents
• Special features: Diverse student body; large scholarship allocation ($30,000 in 1981–82); full-time specialty teachers; computer center

St. Roch’s

• Address: 6040 Waterman, St. Louis, Mo.
• Telephone: 721-2595
• Location: Skinker-DeBaliviere
• Religious affiliation: Catholic
• Grades: K–8
• Total cost, 1981–82 (tuition and fees): $595 (1 child); $545 (2 children); $495 (3 children)
• Enrollment: 189
• Class size or student/teacher ratio, as printed: 22 average
• Class hours: 8:30–3:15; no extended day available
• Food services: None; students bring own lunch
• Scholarships available: No
• Entrance requirements: None; cannot accept students from public schools
• Special features: Strong programs in P.E., art, music; neighborhood school; diverse student body (includes foreign students)

Wilson

• Address: 400 DeMun, Clayton, Mo.
• Telephone: 725-4999
• Location: Clayton
• Religious affiliation: None
• Grades: 3 years–6th grade
• Total cost, 1981–82 (tuition and fees): $1,375 (preschool); $1,600–$2,000 (increases with grade)
• Enrollment: 151
• Class size or student/teacher ratio, as printed: 18 maximum
• Class hours: 8:30–3:30; extended day available
• Food services: None; students bring own lunch
• Scholarships available: Yes, based on need, only for returning students
• Entrance requirements: [Blank in printed table]
• Special features: Individualized instructions; fully accredited by Independent Schools Association of Central States; special teachers for P.E., French, art, music

Originally published in The Paper, February 1982.

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Original source: SD_Times1982_02.pdf, printed page(s) 4, 5; PDF page(s) 4, 5, 6.