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MICDS - Mary Institute & St. Louis Country Day School

#1 in Best Private K-12 Schools in St. Louis Area
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Private
  • PK, K-12
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 146 reviews
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    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      A+
    2. Diversity
      A-
    3. Teachers
      A+
    4. College Prep
      A+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      A+
    6. Sports
      A+
    About MICDS - Mary Institute & St. Louis Country Day School...
    Address
    101 North Warson Road
    Saint Louis, MO 63124
    Telephone
    (314) 995-7367
    Website
    micds.org

    Applying

    Application Deadline
    January 14
    Application Fee
    $40
    Interview Required
    Yes
    Required/Recommended Tests
    SSAT

    Tuition

    Yearly Tuition
    $29,040
    Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
    Received Financial Aid
    24%
    Average Financial Aid
    $18,300
    From MICDS - Mary Institute & St. Louis Country Day School

    MICDS is a private, independent, JK-12th grade day school offering non-sectarian education. While living into our bold Mission, we strive to cultivate students who are equipped with academic, social and emotional intelligence. We shape future leaders who can contribute to a more positive, successful, global society by growing the skills and strengths unique to them as individuals.

    Our application deadlines are as follows:
    - JK-4th grade (Lower School): January 31, 2020
    - 5th-8th grade (Middle School): January 14, 2020
    - 9th grade (Upper School): December 13, 2019
    - 10th-12th grade (Upper School): January 14, 2020

    We invite you to explore the outstanding opportunities available to our students ranging from the arts, athletics and STEM programs to our humanities, global learning and club offerings. Learn what it's like to be an MICDS Ram at our upcoming admission events.

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    MICDS - Mary Institute & St. Louis Country Day School Rankings

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    Academics

    Average Graduation Rate
    100%
    Average SAT
    1350
    118 responses
    Average ACT
    30
    185 responses
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    Culture & Safety

    Poll
    89%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.19 responses
    Poll
    74%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.19 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 51 responses
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    • Homecoming Football game
      25%
    • Prom
      20%
    • Turkey train
      10%
    • Basketball Games
      8%
    • Spirit Week
      8%
    • May day, Turkey trot
      8%
    • Homecoming
      6%

      Students

      Diversity
      A-
      Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
      Students
      1,245
      96%
      of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.23 responses
      91%
      of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.23 responses
      100%
      of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.23 responses

      Preschool

      Annual Cost
      $21,160
      Cost is for the most complete schedule offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
      Starting Age
      4
      Pre-K Student-Teacher Ratio
      6:1
      Website
      micds.org/academics/lower-school-academics
      Schedule Options
      • Offers Full Week
        —
      • Offers Part Week
        —
      • Offers Full Day
        Yes
      • Offers Part Day
        —

      Teachers

      Student-Teacher Ratio
      8:1
      National
      17:1
      Poll
      89%
      of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.28 responses
      Poll
      89%
      of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.28 responses
      Poll
      93%
      of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.28 responses

      Clubs & Activities

      Clubs & Activities
      A+
      Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
      Girls Athletic Participation
      —
      Boys Athletic Participation
      —
      94%
      of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.16 responses
      88%
      of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.16 responses
      94%
      of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.16 responses
      Living in the Area
      A+
      Overall Niche Grade
      How are grades calculated?
      1. Cost of Living
        B-
      2. Good for Families
        A+
      3. Housing
        A-
      Median Household Income
      $203,250
      National
      $55,322
      Median Rent
      $1,797
      National
      $949
      Median Home Value
      $798,500
      National
      $184,700

      MICDS - Mary Institute & St. Louis Country Day School Reviews

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      Great experience with the school. Both my children recently graduated form this school and our experience was top notch. Both of my kids need extra attention with learning differences(one had dyslexia and the other ADHD) The school provide resources to help both of children. Both loved the sports and leadership opportunities, neither were popular kids but felt included and successful.
      Each attended top colleges after graduation and felt well prepared for college I'm pretty sure they would not have gotten into Washington University without having attended MICDS. At the end of the day its about happiness and college admission results that really matter.
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      Such a wonderful school. I was more than prepared for college, especially when it came to writing. The English department is hands-down the greatest strength of this school, though I found the other departments to be excellent as well. The school is also very accommodative to individual students' needs, happily approving independent studies and providing tutors to those who need them. The athletics are undoubtably the best in the sate as well, and there are just so many different clubs, travel opportunities provided by the school, amazing guest lecturers, and just all around fantastic enrichment experiences. I made very close friends that I speak to multiple times a day, years out from college, and I'm just very grateful to have gotten to be a part of this community.
      MICDS is an overall amazing school. MICDS encourages student involvement in their wacky traditions like the annual Turkey Train and the always fun Activities Festival. The school spirit is amazing, especially during homecoming week and the big game against Burroughs. I guess MICDS could work on grade intergation and making sure that there is bonding between the grades. The faculty and Student Council have made some attempts at doing this and it seems to be going well! Overall, MICDS is a good school.