St Louis Private School - Preschool, K to 6 | New City School

St Louis Private School - Preschool, K to 6 | New City School
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Joyful Learning
Learning isn’t something you do to reach a goal; it is something you do because it is fun and part of who you are.
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Academic Excellence
We work hard to ensure that our students are strong academically, as well as being creative problem-solvers.
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Diversity Beyond the Numbers
At New City, we believe that teaching students to understand and appreciate diversity is essential for success in life.
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Personal Intelligences
Our students care about others, they look inward to know themselves, and they work together to solve problems and enhance learning.
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There is always something going on behind our big red doors! To view additional news, events or our full calendar, click on the links below.
Sprouting Service: Turning Rummage into Resources with 4th Grade
How does digging in the dirt lead to the 4th Grade's annual Rummage Sale? It's no April Fool—read on to learn more!
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about Sprouting Service: Turning Rummage into Resources with 4th Grade
Register Now for Summer Camp!
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Get ready to discover a world of
JOYFUL LEARNING AND PLAY
: we’ve planned eight unforgettable weeks filled with curiosity, creativity, and connection, with both full day and half-day options for campers of all ages.
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Young 3s Explore Offices Through Inquiry-Based Learning
With Spring Break just a few days away, many of the grown-ups are looking forward to some time away from our desks—but lately the Young 3s have been excited about spending time
in
the office.
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about Young 3s Explore Offices Through Inquiry-Based Learning
3/4s Explore STEAM Challenges in the Tom Hoerr Innovation Lab
With winter bringing more unpredictable weather, Early Childhood art classes have recently been taking advantage of the Tom Hoerr Innovation Lab to tackle design challenges through a STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics) lens with “Design Labs”.
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about 3/4s Explore STEAM Challenges in the Tom Hoerr Innovation Lab
New City School Educators Lead and Learn at the 2025 ISACS Conference
Eight members of the New City team attended the recent Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) Annual Conference in Indianapolis.
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about New City School Educators Lead and Learn at the 2025 ISACS Conference
1st Grade Cultivates Community by Studying Bees
We're excited to share a glimpse into what the 1st Graders have been buzzing about this fall: bees! While studying bees is a natural avenue for scientific exploration, it’s also connected to so many other areas of growth and discovery.
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about 1st Grade Cultivates Community by Studying Bees
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ERB Testing Week 1
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about ERB Testing Week 1
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ERB Testing Week 1
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about ERB Testing Week 1
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Kindergarten Show
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about Kindergarten Show
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ERB Testing Week 1
all day
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about ERB Testing Week 1
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ERB Testing Week 2
all day
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about ERB Testing Week 2
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Recognized as one of the top independent private schools in St. Louis, New City School prides itself on providing a hands-on, progressive learning environment for students
age 3 through 6th Grade
. Our approach centers not only on facts and skills, but also on fostering a
love for learning
in every child.
7:1
student/teacher ratio
$11M
endowment for Variable Tuition
$1.7M
awarded through our Variable Tuition program
45%
Students of color representing 46 different zip codes