Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked MO School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
- Enrollment: 99 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
St. Alphonsus School
About the School
- St. Alphonsus School in Silex, MO, serves 99 udents from nursery school through 8th grade in a rural setting with a Catholic religious affiliation.
- Founded in 1849, the school is among the olde private schools in Missouri.
- The school maintains a udent–teacher ratio of 20:1 with a total of 5 teachers.
- Alphonsus School implements a formal dress code policy for its co–educational program.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked MO School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
- Enrollment: 99 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
St. Alphonsus School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
99 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
National avg.:
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Navy Blue pants, white or light blue polo
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Sports
Total Sports Offered
2 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
5 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Angels of ServiceBellarmine Speech League
Recreational Athletic Programs:
BasketballMiddle School Athletics with Silex School
Soccer
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are St. Alphonsus School often compared to?
St. Alphonsus School is often viewed alongside schools like Sacred Heart School by visitors of our site.
What sports does St. Alphonsus School offer?
St. Alphonsus School offers 2 interscholastic sports: Basketball and Soccer.
What is St. Alphonsus School's ranking?
St. Alphonsus School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Alphonsus School?
The application deadline for St. Alphonsus School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
Popular comparisons: St. Alphonsus School vs. Sacred Heart School
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to St. Alphonsus School is Troy Holiness School (11.4 miles away)
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Distance: 11.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 50 students
Methodist
1220 Main St
Troy, MO 63379
(636) 528-7725
Distance: 11.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 315 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
110 Thompson Drive
Troy, MO 63379
(636) 528-6684
Distance: 12.7 mi
Gr: K-8 | 98 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Baptist
1000 Elm Tree Rd
Troy, MO 63379
(636) 528-5967
Distance: 13.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 95 students
Catholic
21493 Highway 161
Bowling Green, MO 63334
(573) 324-2166
Distance: 20.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 72 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
501 N State Highway 47
Warrenton, MO 63383
(636) 456-5433
Distance: 11.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 50 students
Methodist
1220 Main St
Troy, MO 63379
(636) 528-7725
Distance: 21.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 29 students
Christian
203 E Maple St
Curryville, MO 63339
(573) 324-2700
Distance: 21.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 165 students
Sports: 4
Christian
402 N Service Rd
Wright City, MO 63390
(636) 745-0388
Distance: 29.1 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 927 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
31 Saint Dominic Dr
O Fallon, MO 63366
(636) 240-8303
Distance: 29.9 mi
Gr: PK-9 | 12 students
563 Springhurst Pkwy
O Fallon, MO 63368
(636) 249-6455
Distance: 11.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 50 students
Methodist
1220 Main St
Troy, MO 63379
(636) 528-7725
Distance: 11.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 315 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
110 Thompson Drive
Troy, MO 63379
(636) 528-6684
Distance: 12.7 mi
Gr: K-8 | 98 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Baptist
1000 Elm Tree Rd
Troy, MO 63379
(636) 528-5967
Distance: 13.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 95 students
Catholic
21493 Highway 161
Bowling Green, MO 63334
(573) 324-2166
Distance: 21.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 220 students
Avg. class size: 30 students
Catholic
120 Maryknoll Rd
Old Monroe, MO 63369
(363) 665-5463
Distance: 11.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 50 students
Methodist
1220 Main St
Troy, MO 63379
(636) 528-7725
Distance: 11.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 315 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
110 Thompson Drive
Troy, MO 63379
(636) 528-6684
Distance: 13.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 95 students
Catholic
21493 Highway 161
Bowling Green, MO 63334
(573) 324-2166
Distance: 20.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 72 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
501 N State Highway 47
Warrenton, MO 63383
(636) 456-5433
Distance: 21.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 220 students
Avg. class size: 30 students
Catholic
120 Maryknoll Rd
Old Monroe, MO 63369
(363) 665-5463
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
64 Hwy Uu
Silex, MO 63377
(573) 384-5044
Silex, MO 63377
(573) 384-5044
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 186 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
64 Hwy Uu
Silex, MO 63377
(573) 384-5227
Silex, MO 63377
(573) 384-5227
2.8 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 247 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
327 Maple St
Hawk Point, MO 63349
(636) 338-4366
Hawk Point, MO 63349
(636) 338-4366
9.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 131 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
51 N Main St
Troy, MO 63379
(636) 528-4809
Troy, MO 63379
(636) 528-4809
10.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 423 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
(Math: 37% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1464 Boone St
Troy, MO 63379
(636) 528-1560
Troy, MO 63379
(636) 528-1560
10.4 miles
Gr: K-5 | 394 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
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