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Saint Louis Priory School

500 S Mason Rd Saint Louis, MO 63141
Tel: (314) 434-3690 Ext. 101

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked MO School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 361 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $31,500
  • Average class size: 18 students
  • Application Deadline: Dec. 11
  • Source: ✓Verified school update
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked MO School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 361 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $31,500
  • Average class size: 18 students
  • Application Deadline: Dec. 11
  • Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Saint Louis Priory School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Student Body
Sports offered

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1955
Campus Size
150 acres

Student Body

Total Students
361 students
Student Body Type

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
86%
Average Class Size
18 students
Average ACT score
30
(Out of 36)
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Number of AP Courses
13 courses

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
Dec. 11
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Lunch fee and book charges are not included in tuition cost.
% on Financial Aid
25%
College Acceptance Rate
100%
Admissions Director
Tyler Orf
Admissions Associate
Bobby McCormack
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Sports

Total Sports Offered
12 sports
Colors
Blue, Red
School Mascot
Ravens

School Notes

  • Saint Louis Priory School is a faith-centered, Catholic, independent day school for boys in grades six through twelve offering a nationally recognized accelerated curriculum designed to qualify its graduates for admission to distinguished colleges and universities and to prepare them to undertake their continuing studies with success.
  • The school represents the primary work of the Benedictine monks of Saint Louis Abbey, founded in 1955 by monks of Ampleforth Abbey in York, England.
  • In addition to one of the strongest college preparatory programs in the area, the school seeks to ground young men in the knowledge and practice of the Roman Catholic faith, supported by the highest percentage of religious teaching faculty of any Catholic high school in Saint Louis.
  • In addition to providing a comprehensive program of studies in the humanities, sciences and theology, the curriculum requires participation in athletics, fine arts, community service and a senior thesis.
  • Most students undertake college-level work in their last two years, and many receive college placement and credit through the College Board Advanced Placement (AP) Program offered in over a dozen subject areas.
  • The school is located on a 150-acre campus in West Saint Louis County.
  • Nearly 25% of the student body receives financial aid.
  • Dr. Scott Welz, O.S.B. is Headmaster.
  • Tyler Orf is Director of Admission.
  • Saint Louis Priory School is a faith-centered, Catholic, independent day school for boys in grades six through twelve offering a nationally recognized accelerated curriculum designed to qualify its graduates for admission to distinguished colleges and universities and to prepare them to undertake their continuing studies with success. The school represents the primary work of the Benedictine monks of Saint Louis Abbey, founded in 1955 by monks of Ampleforth Abbey in York, England. In addition to one of the strongest college preparatory programs in the area, the school seeks to ground young men in the knowledge and practice of the Roman Catholic faith, supported by the highest percentage of religious teaching faculty of any Catholic high school in Saint Louis. In addition to providing a comprehensive program of studies in the humanities, sciences and theology, the curriculum requires participation in athletics, fine arts, community service and a senior thesis. Most students undertake college-level work in their last two years, and many receive college placement and credit through the College Board Advanced Placement (AP) Program offered in over a dozen subject areas. The school is located on a 150-acre campus in West Saint Louis County. Nearly 25% of the student body receives financial aid. Dr. Scott Welz is Headmaster. Tyler Orf is Director of Admission.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Saint Louis Priory School cost?
Saint Louis Priory School's tuition is approximately $31,500 for private students.
What schools are Saint Louis Priory School often compared to?
Saint Louis Priory School is often viewed alongside schools like Chaminade College Prep School by visitors of our site.
What sports does Saint Louis Priory School offer?
Saint Louis Priory School offers 12 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee and Wrestling. Saint Louis Priory School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for most sports offered.
What is Saint Louis Priory School's ranking?
Saint Louis Priory School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for: Highest average ACT score, Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees, Largest student body and Most sports offered.
When is the application deadline for Saint Louis Priory School?
The application deadline for Saint Louis Priory School is Dec. 11.

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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).

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