A nationally-recognized leader in independent education, MICDS is a college-prep, coed school for students from junior kindergarten (age 4) through 12th grade. The MICDS mission is to prepare students for higher education and a life of purpose and service as engaged citizens in our ever-changing world. When students attend MICDS, they’ll explore their passions and pursue academic excellence in state-of-the-art classrooms, labs, athletic facilities, theaters, and art studios throughout the 100-acre campus. They will learn from the best—skilled and agile educators, mentors, artists, and coaches who are experts in their fields. Empowered by the collaborative community, students engage in innovative learning and pursue excellence in and out of the classroom.
Bragging Rights:
- 42% of students identify as students of color
- 76 state championships in 15 sports over the last 10 years
OPEN HOUSE:
- October 7, 2023; 9 a.m.–1:15 p.m.
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
- Grade 9: December 8, 2023
- Grades 5–8, 10–12: January 9, 2024
- JK–Grade 4: January 26, 2024
ACCEPTANCE NOTIFICATION:
- Grade 9: February 2, 2024
- All Other Grades: March 8, 2024
DID YOU KNOW?
MICDS provides $6.3 million in tuition assistance to 26 percent of the student body, and students come from more than 70 ZIP codes in the St. Louis area.