Kirk Day School (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked MO School
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-6
Enrollment: 326 students
Yearly Tuition: $11,635
Acceptance rate: 50%
Average class size: 16 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Rankings

Kirk Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-6

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Kirk Day School
Nursery	24
Pre-K	36
Kind	35
1	32
2	41
3	41
4	41
5	37
6	39

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Learning Disabilities

Year Founded

1992

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

326 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

17%

State avg.: 21%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

30 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

40%

Average Class Size

16 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

School Uniform Required

List of Courses Offered

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Christian Schools International (CSI)
Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$11,635

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Tuition Notes

Full-day tuition for 2022-2023 Elementary Grades 1-6 is $11,635. Half-day options for early childhood classes are offered at a reduced rate. Please see Tuition & Assistance page on our website for details at www.kirkdayschool.org/tuition-assistance

% on Financial Aid

18%

Acceptance Rate

50%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Jennifer Rush

Admissions Associate

Stacy Engel

Application URL

Sports

Total Sports Offered

6 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

GolfSoccer

SoftballVolleyball

School Mascot

Highlanders

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

13 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Chess ClubCooking Club

IMacs Math EnrichmentSTEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) Enrichment

Arts and Music Programs:

KDS Singers ChoirStrings Orchestra

Upper School Band

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Baseball TeamBasketball Team

Golf TeamSoccer Team

Softball TeamVolleyball Team

School Notes

Kirk Day School, a private Christian school nestled in the heart of west St. Louis County, is distinguished by the strength of a proven academic program grounded in a Christian worldview.
Students experience the benefits of small classes, foreign languages, and a wide variety of extracurricular activities in athletics, technology, and the arts.
Our curriculum meets the educational goals of each unique student, ages 3 through 6th grade. Over 50% of Kirk Day School graduates enter honors programs upon entering middle school and high school.
A warm and diverse community draws students from over 35 zip codes and 87 churches.
Through a challenging and proven academic curriculum, students are provided with the educational foundations necessary for them to succeed with excellence at the secondary school level and beyond.

Graduates of Kirk Day School excel academically, participate actively, and engage the world with a strong spiritual foundation.
Over 88% of Kirk Day School's alumni graduate high school with academic honors.
Kirk Day School provides timeless foundations to 21st-century learners in both faith and academics.
Students come to know the foundations of the Christian faith through Biblically grounded teaching from a nurturing and loving faculty that walks alongside them as they grow in relationship with our God.

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Jeff Ehrhardt, Class of 2000, Businessman -

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Kirk Day School cost?

Kirk Day School's tuition is approximately $11,635 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Kirk Day School?

The acceptance rate of Kirk Day School is 50%, which is lower than the national average of 86%. Kirk Day School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Missouri with low acceptance rates.

Who are famous alumni from Kirk Day School?

Kirk Day School famous alumni include: Jeff Ehrhardt, Class of 2000, Businessman.

What sports does Kirk Day School offer?

Kirk Day School offers 6 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Softball and Volleyball.

What is Kirk Day School's ranking?

Kirk Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for: Lowest average acceptance rates and Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for Kirk Day School?

The application deadline for Kirk Day School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (2 reviews)

5 6/10/2020

We absolutely love Kirk Day School! We have 2 children that currently attend. We feel that they are not only getting an excellent education; they are loved and cared for very well by the teachers and staff. The school does an amazing job of maintaining high academic standards while integrating a Christian worldview and focusing on spiritual growth.

- Posted by Parent - parent of 2

5 6/10/2020

We love Kirk Day School for many reasons, the most important being the teachers' vested interest in each child academically and spiritually. My children love school all while advancing at the highest level of learning. We couldn't be more happy and excited about our school.

- Posted by Parent - Hillary

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Saint Louis, MO is $17,419 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 81% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).