Thomas Jefferson School

Thomas Jefferson School

Private Middle, High School | Grade 7-12
4100 S Lindbergh Blvd,  Saint Louis, MO
4.4
3.7
85 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
5:1
Average SAT Score
1440
Average ACT Score
32
Average GPA
3.6
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$39,500
Boarding Program
Offers Boarding

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
A
Teachers
A+
College Prep
A
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
C+
Sports
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.6
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
5:1
Teachers
16
Full Time Teachers
14
Part Time Teachers
2
Teachers in First or Second Year
20%
College Prep
Average SAT
1440
Math
730
Verbal
710
Average ACT
32
Math
30
English
34
Reading
34
Science
31
Number of AP Courses
14
AP Pass Rate
100%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
100%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Male
59.3%
Female
40.7%
White
38.3%
Asian
37%
Two or more races
11.1%
Hispanic
8.6%
Black
4.9%

School Rankings

#1 Best Boarding HS in Missouri
#1 Best HS for the Arts in Missouri
#2 Best College Prep Private High Schools in Missouri
Source: Niche

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 19 Students
Vanderbilt University 12 Students
Boston University 10 Students
Rice University 10 Students
New York University 9 Students
Johns Hopkins University 9 Students
Columbia University 7 Students
Tufts University 7 Students
Harvard University 7 Students
Massachusetts Institute of Technology 7 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 18 Students
Psychology 8 Students
Political Science and Government 7 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 6 Students
Computer Science 5 Students
Graphic Design 5 Students
History 5 Students
Neuroscience and Neurobiology 4 Students
Chemistry 3 Students
Biomedical Sciences and Molecular Medicine 3 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.4 60 Reviews
4.0 Works Here
11/11/2024
The students are definitely the focus every day. Every decision is made with the care and education of our community in mind. As a faculty member, it is fun to come to school each day and teach students who want to be here.
5.0 Alum
7/8/2024
I was a student at Thomas Jefferson from 7th to 12th grade. The community helped shape me into who I am today and prepared me for a productive college experience.
5.0 Junior
7/3/2024
For most of my life, I have moved from school to school, never staying more than two years. I never felt like I belonged or was truly part of a community. But TJ has changed everything. As I enter my third year here, I am filled with excitement to learn, connect with teachers, and share moments with friends. TJ has transformed my life, giving me the confidence to embrace who I am and who I aspire to be.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.7 4 Reviews
5.0 parent
1/14/2020
This school is an exceptional place for an exceptionally smart student. There's nowhere else like it. The fall is focused on theater and great books, not football and homecoming kings and queens.
1.0 student
7/4/2016
TJS has less than 100 students. Unless you lowered your standards or made friends online, you will most likely not have any friends at all, only classmates/acquaintances you know and go to the mall with. The languages offered are ridiculous: Greek, Latin, Italian, and French. Those are fancy, yes, b...
5.0 parent
9/9/2012
I am so glad we sent my son here, this is his 5th year at TJ. The learning environment is first rate, though it is a very hard school academically. I think one of the best attributes of the school is that it teaches the students how to learn and think on their own, and how to be organized, it really...
parent
5/12/2010
Thomas Jefferson is a community of learners and a community where family is developed among all constituents. Speaking and writing with clarity are guideposts for each student.

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Thomas Jefferson School is a private school for students in grades 7-12 located at 4100 S Lindbergh Blvd in Saint Louis, in the Sunset Hills neighborhood. Annual tuition is $39,500. The school has a total enrollment of 85 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 5:1. Thomas Jefferson School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average GPA is 3.6, 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 $673,587. Discover additional schools in the area, like St. John Vianney High School, Providence Classical Christian Academy, Ursuline Academy, and more. Learn more about what Saint Louis has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Thomas Jefferson School.

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