Private Schools Guide St. Louis American
OCTOBER 3 – 9, 2024
Marian Middle School marks 25th year
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Alumni continue to excel
St. Louis American The 2024-2025 school year marks 25 years of Marian Middle School’s commitment to empowering young women in St. Louis. The Catholic all-girls, family-focused school is dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty through life-altering education. Located in the Tower Grove South neighborhood, Marian serves girls in grades six through eight Seven communities of Catholic sisters and several laywomen founded Marian Middle School in 1999 with a curriculum supported by teachers who inspire a passion for learning. It focuses on creating n “Twentya well-rounded learning five years of environment where young empowering women develop critical young women thinking, problem-solving, is a milestone and teamwork skills essential for success in a competitive we›re world. incredibly Despite its name proud of.” suggesting a focus only on middle school education, – Mary Elizabeth Marian’s impact extends Grimes far beyond these formative years. Today, the school has a community of 338 alumnae, achieving a 100% high school graduation rate, with 100% of graduates enrolling in college, and 78 successfully earning college degrees. “Twenty-five years of empowering young women is a milestone we’re incredibly proud of,” said Mary Elizabeth Grimes, school president. “Marian Middle School has been a place where girls discover their strengths, build confidence, and develop the skills they need to succeed. Our students and graduates are making a positive impact on our community, and we’re excited to continue this legacy for generations to come.” Principal Sierhah Price said her school provides “a supportive and empowering environment where young women can discover their voices, explore their talents, and thrive academically, socially, and personally.” In addition to its core curriculum, the school offers a diverse range of extracurricular activities such as robotics, visual and performing arts, and athletics. These programs serve as platforms for students to pursue their interests, develop
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Cardinal Ritter College Prep is one of 25 Missouri private schools with a 100% minority population. According to Private School Review rankings, minority students comprise 21% of private school student bodies.
Missouri private school minority student population reaches 21%
St. Louis American According to Private School Review, Missouri private schools are composed of 21% minority students (202425). Established in 2003, Private School Review says on its website that it focuses on helping families learn about private schools, their benefits, and the application process. Schools directly update the information on our site at regular intervals, to help provide the most current data for families. Schools also respond to inquiries sent from our site, so that families can conveniently use our standardized forms to ask schools questions and receive free informational materials. Private School review’s latest ranking showed that
there are 26 private schools in Missouri that have minority populations of 99-100%. While this does not mean that all students are ethnic minorities, many of the schools listed have student populations that are 100% African American. The 2024-25 list includes: A Growing Place Montessori School Montessori School 100% PK-K 7001 Forsyth Boulevard Saint Louis, MO 63105 (131) 435-1854
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New City School opens its application portal
Variable Tuition offered
Diversity is more than desirable at New City School; it is one of the school’s founding principles. According to the school’s mission, “It is crucial for children to understand, commit to, and seek out diversity in school and in life.” The application portal for the 2025-26 school year is open.
St. Louis American While the 2024-25 school year is in its third month, New City School is reminding prospective families that applications for the 2025-26 school year are now being accepted. The application process typically begins in the fall prior to the year you are interested in admittance for your child. Listed below are necessary steps to begin the process and deadlines. 2025-2026 Admissions: Friday, January 31, 2025: Admissions applications and variable tuition applications due Friday, March 14, 2025: Admissions decisions shared Friday, April 4, 2025: Enrollment contracts due Applications submitted after January 31, 2025, are reviewed on a rolling basis, space permitting. New City School is also inviting family members
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Missouri private school minority ranking list
Private School review’s latest ranking showed that there are 26 private schools in Missouri that have minority populations of 99-100%.The 2024-25 list includes:
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SLUH ACES program shares diversity discussions
ACES encourages discussion of diversity issues and making SLUH a place where all students feel welcome. The club meets regularly, and all students are welcome.
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