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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.
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.
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