Private Christian school in St. Louis, MO specializing in students with learning disabilities and ADD/ADHD in nursery through 6th grade.
Kirk Day School is a private Christian school in west St. Louis County that specializes in supporting students with learning disabilities and ADD/ADHD from nursery through 6th grade. The school's learning difference programs are designed to meet the unique educational needs of each student, combining academic rigor with structured support in a warm, faith-based environment.
With an average class size of 16 students and a faculty of 30 teachers (40% holding advanced degrees), Kirk Day School provides individualized attention that many students with special needs require to thrive. The school's curriculum is tailored to each student's goals, ensuring that academic excellence is paired with social-emotional development. Students benefit from a structured setting that supports their learning style and helps them build confidence and engagement.
Kirk Day School offers extensive extracurricular opportunities including sports, STEAM enrichment, music and arts programs, and clubs like chess and cooking, all designed to build confidence and engagement. Tuition for elementary grades is $11,635 annually, with financial assistance available to 18% of families. The school welcomes students from over 35 zip codes and maintains rolling admissions with a 50% acceptance rate.
| Year Founded | 1992 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $11,635 |
| Tuition Notes | Full-day tuition for 2022-2023 Elementary Grades 1-6 is $11,635. Half-day options for early childhood classes are offered at a reduced rate. Please see Tuition & Assistance page on our website for details at www.kirkdayschool.org/tuition-assistance |
| Total Students | 326 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 40 |
| Average Class Size | 16 |
| Grades Offered | Nursery/Preschool-6 |
| Admissions Director | Jennifer Rush |
| Admissions Associate | Stacy Engel |
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Acceptance Rate | 50 |
| Percent on Financial Aid | 18 |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 17 |
| Sports | Baseball · Basketball · Golf · Soccer · Softball · Volleyball |
| Clubs and Organizations | Club or Organization: · Chess Club · Cooking Club · IMacs Math Enrichment · STEAM (Science · Technology · Engineering · Arts · Mathematics) Enrichment · Arts and Music Programs: · KDS Singers Choir · Strings Orchestra · Upper School Band · Recreational Athletic Programs: · Baseball Team · Basketball Team · Golf Team · Soccer Team · Softball Team · Volleyball Team |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal |
| School Memberships | Christian Schools International (CSI) · Cognia · Educational Records Bureau |
| Religious Affiliations | Christian |
| School Calendar | www.kirkdayschool.org/calendar?view=calendar&month=03-2022 |
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