Catholic Education and Formation

Rooted in the love of Jesus Christ, Catholic elementary schools are safe, welcoming communities where children are nurtured to grow and reach their full potential – body, mind and soul – through faith-based service experiences, rigorous academics and consistently high expectations. 

The Archdiocese of St. Louis is home to 80 parish elementary schools, 2 archdiocesan elementary schools, 3 private elementary/middle schools, and four private middle schools that together educate 20,393 students in kindergarten through eighth grade.

Rooted in the love of Jesus Christ, Catholic high schools are safe, welcoming communities where students are guided to reach their full potential – body, mind and soul – through faith-based service experiences, rigorous academics and consistently high expectations.

The Archdiocese of St. Louis is proud to be home to 8 archdiocesan high schools, 2 parish high schools, and 16 private high schools that together educate 10,314 students in grades 9 through 12.  

Information about our High School Open Houses and other events will be posted here as it becomes available. 

The Archdiocese of St. Louis offers an elementary special education and early intervention services that focus on a child’s strengths, abilities, current successes, and potential for the future. 
 
Parents are encouraged to take an active role in their child’s social, personal and academic growth in partnership with faculty members specially trained in learning disorders and child development. 
 
In low student-to-teacher ratio settings, teachers can offer special attention to help students address organizational skills, homework completion and school conduct, as well provide an appropriately challenging curriculum that provides opportunity for success. 

Our Parish Schools of Religion (PSRs) serve more than 8,800 students, assist parents in their children’s faith formation. PSR provides catechetical instruction to children and youth who attend public schools, to help them can grow in intimacy with Jesus, be knowledgeable about their faith, and integrate the teachings of the Gospel into their lives. Parish religion programs also prepare young people for the reception of first sacraments. 

Contact your local parish to learn more about its PSR program.