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
$27,200
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%
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
7/5/2024
The student to teacher ratio is amazing. I believe that is one of the largest factors to the academic success of the student and the top notch education that my children have received at The Wilson School. The way that they prepare the student for success after the graduate from Wilson I found just as impressive.
5/26/2024
Wilson has great academics, my children are able to work at advanced levels for their grade. The parents can be clicky if you start later. The character education program is extremely lacking. One of my children has had a good experience and the other has been systematically bullied by a group of children in their class. It went on for the whole school year without much intervention by the school.
7/11/2022
Wilson has been amazing. My kids have been there for 8 years (and counting), and the teachers are loving, the curriculum challenging, the staff super helpful, and the classes small and creative.
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
List Price Range
$1.2M - $9.3M
Homes For Sale
8
Average Home Value
$910,922
Median Lot Size
22,651 Sq Ft
% Renters
45%
Average Household Income
$162,262
% of College Grads
80.2%
Median Age
31
Average House Size
4,339 Sq Ft
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,850 - $4,529 per month
- Bemiston Place Apartments
- 1 - 2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 602+ Sq Ft
- 9 N Bemiston Ave
- Clayton, MO
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Additional Schools in the Area
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Forest Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Bike Trails
- Fishing
Flynn Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Parking Lot
Oak Knoll Park
- Trails
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
DeMun Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Concordia Park
- Picnic Area
- Multi-Purpose Field
Shaw Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Pool
Highland Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Tuscany Park
- Basketball
- Trails
- Multi-Purpose Field
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The Wilson School is a private school for students in grades Pre-K-6 located at 400 De Mun Ave in Clayton, in the Clayton neighborhood. Annual tuition is $27,200. The school has a total enrollment of 174 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 7:1. The Wilson School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average home value in this area is $910,922. Discover additional schools in the area, like Crossroads College Preparatory School, Cardinal Ritter College Prep High School, Esther Miller Bais Yaakov High School, and more. Learn more about what Clayton has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near The Wilson School.