Here’s what you already know: St. Louis has a very fine private-school scene—respected institutions both traditional and progressive, secular and religious, in the city, county and beyond. What you might not know: The specific school, among many, that is just right for your child. We don’t have the answer. What we do have, linked below, is a series of articles to help guide you to an answer that feels right for your family. From administrator interviews to student profiles, this primer was developed as a place for families to start their private-school explorations and to prepare themselves for the experiences that lie ahead. The path those explorations take, and the location of the finish line, will be up to you.
- Private Matters: Considering private school for your youngster? Here are three questions to ask yourself now
- Schools of Thought: Five alternative philosophies for engaging young minds
- Next Stop: High School! Middle school was one thing. Private high school's something else entirely
- Lesson Plans: Portraits in learning at four area high schools
- Girls, Powered: Marian Middle School isn't yet a decade old—but it's already transforming city students' lives
