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
1440
Average ACT Score
32
Average GPA
3.8
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$37,950
Niche Grade
A+
A+
A+
A+
A+
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Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Average GPA
3.8
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Teachers
123
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Full Time Teachers
108
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Part Time Teachers
15
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College Prep
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Average SAT
1440
Math
720
Verbal
720
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Average ACT
32
Math
31
English
33
Reading
33
Science
32
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Number of AP Courses
11
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AP Pass Rate
89%
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AP Math Enrollment
Very High
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AP Science Enrollment
Very High
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Other AP Enrollment
Average
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Four-Year Matriculation Rate
100%
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Clubs and Activities
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Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
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Boys Athletic Participation
Very High
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GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
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White
58.4%
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Asian or Pacific Islander
15.3%
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Black
13%
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Two or more races
9.4%
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Hispanic
3.6%
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Native American
<1%
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School Rankings
#1
Best College Prep Private High Schools in Missouri
#1
Best HS For Stem in Missouri
#1
Best Private HS 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
89 Students
Brown University
44 Students
Vanderbilt University
40 Students
University of Chicago
40 Students
Stanford University
37 Students
University of Southern California
36 Students
Columbia University
34 Students
Tulane University
34 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
33 Students
Yale University
33 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
63 Students
Psychology
47 Students
Biology
39 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
32 Students
Neuroscience and Neurobiology
30 Students
Engineering
27 Students
Political Science and Government
24 Students
Finance
24 Students
Economics
24 Students
Computer Science
23 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
1/16/2026
John Burroughs is an amazing school, provided with many extra curriculum that help students prepare for college.
11/10/2022
JBS is not only a school. It is an experience. JBS creates an amazingly diverse environment where everyone feels welcome, as well as having top notch academics and opportunities. For example, I got to learn to weld during one of my study halls, and then was able to apply those skills by welding a go-kart back together during and SMVC meeting. I cannot say enough good things about this school, and I absolutely love it.
5/11/2022
Overall provided me the best resources imaginable and I feel prepared and ready to go off to college next year!
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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List Price Range
$1.2M - $3M
Homes For Sale
1
Average Home Value
$1,421,748
Median Lot Size
44,866 Sq Ft
% Renters
5%
Average Household Income
$229,769
% of College Grads
84.3%
Median Age
46
Average House Size
3,746 Sq Ft
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John Burroughs School is a private school for students in grades 7-12 located at 755 S Price Rd in Saint Louis, in the Ladue neighborhood. Annual tuition is $37,950. The school has a total enrollment of 660 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 6:1. John Burroughs School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average GPA is 3.8, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1440 and an ACT score of 32. The average home value in this area is $1,421,748. Discover additional schools in the area, like Mary Institute & St Louis Country Day School, Logos School, St Josephs Academy, and more. Learn more about what Saint Louis has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near John Burroughs School.