The Wilson School in Clayton blends traditional curriculum with specialized programs designed to meet children where they are. Nearly 200 pre-kindergarten through sixth grade students attend the private school which was established in 1913, making it one of the oldest in the area.
With class sizes of 18 to 20 students and two full-time teachers in each class, students receive personalized attention as they learn through innovative coursework. The Wilson School makes each grade special, providing different programs geared to the different age groups.
Children in pre-kindergarten benefit from curriculum that is tied to the full academic program, as well as studies by specialists in French, PE and Art.
First graders take part in an animal research project, coding begins in second grade and third graders learn about the world through a partnership that pairs the class with one in a different country. Fourth grade students participate in the time-honored tradition of the buddy program, which pairs them with a pre-kindergarten student to participate in various activities.
Fifth and sixth graders present a musical and participate in a yearlong photography unit, as well as field trips to Memphis and Little Rock for a civil rights unit.
The specialized coursework combined with an accelerated curriculum prepare these students to go on to some of the most prestigious secondary schools in the area.
The Wilson School
Private Pre-K, Elementary School
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Grade Pre-K-6
400 De Mun Ave,
Clayton, MO
174
Students
A+
School Details
Head of School
Thad Falkner
Student Teacher Ratio
7:1
Annual Tuition
$26,230
Niche Grade
A+
A+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
7:1
Teachers
27
Full Time Teachers
25
Part Time Teachers
2
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
White
72.7%
Black
13.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
7.4%
Hispanic
5%
Two or more races
1.7%
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This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
7/23/2024
From rigorous academic excellence and fostering a love of learning, to leadership training and public speaking, to an emphasis on character and values, to a faculty and staff that emphasizes individual attention, Wilson does it all with an engaged, dynamic, and loving community.
7/4/2024
Our son attended grades 1-3 and will be starting grade 4 this Fall. He is very close with his classmates as well as other students at Wilson. Staff is very supporting and tend to work with each student addressing their needs. Resources are fabulous and available to all students. We could not be happier with the school!
7/4/2024
Wilson is a wonderful, safe, caring space for our youngest students. We have three kids there, and we are 100% confident they are getting the best possible education.
GreatSchools Reviews
4/11/2024
For the amount of tuition paid to this school, they should have: up to date technology where children have their own computers and not have to go to the computer lab that has broken computers, a decent playground area for children, where the equipment is not broken, maintenance staff for cleaning, a...
2/9/2023
I cannot imagine a kinder and more dedicated group of teachers and staff. Both of my children have thrived at The Wilson School because of the small school environment with two teachers per class (excellent, rigorous instruction with teachers who balance each other's strengths while supporting the s...
12/20/2022
The office staff assured us that our child would receive what he needed to excel. Not true. They scheduled his core classes for the afternoon because there is only one teacher per subject and apparently the “scholars “ get the morning slot. There is no air conditioning on the classroom side. The tea...
3/2/2021
My daughter goes to The Wilson School &I absolutely love it! They cater to children's needs, are committed to social &emotional well-being of students¬ solely academics&the families=community. In the midst of a pandemic, they did not miss a beat. Our school seamlessly switched to online learning...
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Map
About Clayton
List Price Range
$277K - $3.6M
Homes For Sale
6
Average Home Value
$1,072,272
Median Lot Size
10,018 Sq Ft
% Renters
42%
Household Income
$161,381
% of College Grads
92.5%
Median Age
25
Average House Size
3,515 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
53.6%
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