Students disrespectful!?Class sizes out of contol?! One of the cheaper private schools!?The school is not cheap by any standard, but it is worth the price. These kids are unbelieveably polite. Yes, sir 'mr., Mrs.', this is an off the wall reveiw.These kids kill the SATs and ACTS.The education is intense
... Read more and the schools acacemic awards in every field of competition is amazing.Priory grads , disproportionately get accepted to the most elite colleges and universities in the country and excell whereever they go.They are also good athletes and many will go play a sport at an Ivy League school , or an elite institution. By any measure, this school produces an amazing group of young men! Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/14/09
I cannot express the gratitude that I have for this excellent school. It has prepared my for both the emotional stress and the academic stress of College. I do not know of any one of the young men that I graduated with who would have attended any other high school. The bond that I share with my classmates
... Read more and teachers will never be broken and I will always feel welcome when visiting. I do agree that it is not for any young boy, but if you are prepared for Priory you will succeed. To the complaints that it it is too 'Catholic' I have one thing to say, I am not a Catholic but I never felt like an outcast in the 6 wonderful years that I spent there. The monks have the utmost respect for all the students. Read less
Posted by a student on 05/07/09
Priory, a small, Roman Catholic school in the English Benedictine Congregation, is one of the most rigorous boys' schools in the St. Louis area, let alone Missouri or the country. Although it has a reputation for being a 'tony' school and for being academically tougher than a lot of other schools, for
... Read more parents who seek to have their sons receive a truly grounded Christian education and for boys who seek a real academic challenge, it is the school to choose. Read less
Posted by a other on 03/25/09
As a practicing Catholic, I couldn't be happier with this school. There are actual Benedictine monks--dozens of them!--in the classrooms actively teaching. And they aren't pushovers either...degrees from Harvard, Princeton, Rice, Notre Dame... A first rate education from first-rate, orthodox Catholic
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Posted by a parent on 12/10/08
As a recent alum, I can honestly say that no school could have better prepared me for life.
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Posted by a other on 12/01/08
The narrow, prescribed curriculum at Priory in no way prepares students for the choices they must make when they go to college. The policy of 'treating students as men' is nothing more than an excuse for an almost total lack of an academic support system and minimal communication with parents. Parent-teacher
... Read more conferences are limited to 5 minutes per subject, twice a year, and they are timed. Class sizes are large, not allowing for the individual attention parents should be able to expect at this type of school. Not good value for tuition dollars. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/13/08
I cannot begin to express my gratitude to the teachers and administrators at this wonderful school. We could not be happier about the school, students, acedemics and sports programs at Priory. Our son is extremely happy at Priory and we have to thank the great teachers and staff for all they do for
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Posted by a parent on 02/10/08
I cannot imagine what aspect of the St. Louis Priory School education sparked the two previous negative reviews of such an amazing institution. Speaking from the perspective of someone who attended the school, every student has been given an incredible opportunity to reach their potential, inside and
... Read more outside of the classroom. Those who choose to accept the challenge of a vigorous curriculum leave Priory with an education that has prepared them for all of life's endeavors. While there are other schools that do the same academically, Priory stands out as a unique institution that develops students morally through its strong emphasis on faith. With an administration and faculty that is truly devoted to the student body, it is impossible to not feel a sense of community at Priory. If you want your child to attend an institution that produces well-rounded students, St. Louis Priory is the best out there. Read less
Posted by a student on 10/15/07
It is unbelievably responsive to the concerns of parents and teachers. It is known throughout the country for its academic excellence. My son is not an athlete and has absolutely thrived at this school. He in fact has very unique interests and the school has fostered and encouraged those interests. The
... Read more only thing that is alike about the boys in his class in that they are all unique individuals and the school and boys cherish that aspect. School spirit in his class is off the charts. There just couldn't be a better place for a bright wonderful child. This school has done nothing but good things for my son. We will be so sad when he is finished because we all love the school! Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/18/07
St. Louis Priory has more than lived up to our expectations as parents of a boy who has attended the school since his seventh grade year. We especially appreciate the personalized attention of the teachers, both lay and clergy, and the overall focus on academic excellence. The Catholic influence is strong,
... Read more of course, but the school accepts students from outside the Catholioc faith (our son included) and our son has benefited from the religious environment that is fostered at Priory. We would recommend St. Louis Priory to any parents who are seeking a strong academic focus and a positive religious atmosphere. The athletic program is sound but the emphasis at Priory is more on academics. It's a disappointing to read comments by other parents who don't share our experience, but no school can be all things to all parents. Read less
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Saint Louis schools — St Louis Priory School is located at 500 S Mason Rd, Saint Louis MO 63141. 500 S Mason Rd is in the 63141 ZIP code in Saint Louis, MO The school district for St Louis Priory School is the Archdiocese St Louis Education Office. St Louis Priory School is a Catholic school that serves grade levels 7 - 12.
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