John Burroughs School is a private college preparatory school serving 660 students in grades seven through 12. The core curriculum encompasses STEM, humanities, health and wellness, the arts, athletics, global awareness, and service and sustainability. All students participate in some aspect of the school’s arts program, which includes drawing, painting, ceramics, printmaking and photography. Students at all grade levels also participate in theater, music, and dance productions.
For athletic opportunities, the school offers 19 sports activities in which students may participate. And for other extra-curricular activities, the school offers more than four dozen clubs, including literary magazine and high-mileage vehicle clubs.
Beyond-the-classroom experiences round out these academic opportunities to give students unique educational encounters. The school’s 40-acre wilderness camp in the Ozarks, featuring cabins, a lodge, a pavilion, and miles of trails, provides an ideal space for outdoor education programs, biology field research, and service outings. Both at the camp and in the Ladue area, students engage in dozens of service projects throughout the school year in support of the greater St. Louis community.
With a 49-acre campus featuring state-of-the-art facilities and strong academic opportunities, John Burroughs school has received an A+ grade from Niche and was ranked by Niche as #1 for Best Private High Schools in Missouri.
John Burroughs School
Private Middle, High School
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Grade 7-12
755 S Price Rd,
Saint Louis, MO
660
Students
A+
School Details
Head of School
Andy Abbott
Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Average SAT Score
1450
Average ACT Score
32
Average GPA
3.79
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$36,300
Niche Grade
A+
A+
A+
A+
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Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.79
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Teachers
123
Full Time Teachers
103
Part Time Teachers
20
College Prep
Average SAT
1450
Math
730
Verbal
720
Average ACT
32
Math
31
English
33
Reading
33
Science
32
Number of AP Courses
11
AP Pass Rate
88%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
100%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High
GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
White
58.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
15.3%
Black
13%
Two or more races
9.4%
Hispanic
3.6%
Native American
<1%
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School Rankings
#1
Best HS For Stem in Missouri
#1
Best Private HS in Missouri
#2
Best College Prep Private High Schools in Missouri
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Washington University in St. Louis
85 Students
Brown University
43 Students
University of Southern California
37 Students
Vanderbilt University
37 Students
University of Chicago
36 Students
Stanford University
35 Students
Yale University
35 Students
Tulane University
34 Students
Columbia University
33 Students
Harvard University
32 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
51 Students
Psychology
40 Students
Biology
31 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
29 Students
Neuroscience and Neurobiology
25 Students
Economics
24 Students
Computer Science
23 Students
Political Science and Government
23 Students
Finance
22 Students
Engineering
21 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
8/29/2023
Reading through some of the reviews I have seen people say it isn't possible to be a competitive athlete outside of school here. When I was a student many of my friends played college sports and were multi sport athletes in high school. The academics push you to your limit but they are not too much to handle. I met some of my best friends while at school here and wouldn't trade my time here for anything.
5/11/2022
Overall provided me the best resources imaginable and I feel prepared and ready to go off to college next year!
7/9/2021
The teachers here are amazing! I really love how they make you think for yourself while also working together with classmates.
GreatSchools Reviews
11/4/2013
I am a student at John Burroughs School. It is everything I could have hoped for. All the students and faculty are kind and, as was previously said, you can really "geek out" with anyone from the school. It is a wonderful opportunity to go to this school. Although the admissions process is rigorous...
3/30/2010
3/16/2009
3/4/2009
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Map
About Ladue
List Price Range
$620K - $3.9M
Homes For Sale
17
Average Home Value
$1,306,282
Median Lot Size
31,798 Sq Ft
% Renters
4%
Household Income
$229,923
% of College Grads
84.6%
Median Age
46
Average House Size
3,619 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
14.5%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,600 - $5,150 per month
- Clayton On The Park
- Studio-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 450+ Sq Ft
- 8025 Bonhomme Ave
- Clayton, MO
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- Grills
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- Dog Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
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