Find a Catholic School in St. LouisStarting your child's next chapter with faith.

You know you want a Catholic education for your child. You may not know where to start. ISSL is here to help you find the best possible fit for your child's faith-based education.

Browse Some of the Top St. Louis Catholic Schools

Why Choose a Catholic School?

  • Faith-based education that helps your child develop and explore their spirituality.
  • Fosters a sense of community amongst others of your faith.
  • Smaller student-teacher ratios that allow your child to get the one-on-one attention needed to thrive.
  • STEM opportunities, leadership programs, college preparatory curriculum, and extracurricular activities that open unique opportunities for your child.
  • Incredibly high academic standards that challenge your student to reach their full potential.
  • Holistic growth mindset that helps your child grow not just in academics and faith, but also in their empathy, critical thinking abilities, and resilience.
  • Alumni network that connects your child long after they've graduated.

It's a question we hear all the time, and the answer is: don't assume a Catholic school is out of reach until you've explored your options. Many Catholic schools offer scholarships and other tuition support programs that can make tuition much more manageable than families expect. At ISSL, we're here to help you discover schools that fit your child and your family's budget, so you can make an informed decision with confidence.

Many St. Louis Catholic schools welcome students and families from a variety of faith backgrounds, so you don't have to be Catholic to find a place where your child belongs. We've done the work of bringing together schools worth your time, so all you have to do is find your fit. Because every child deserves a school where they're known, and every family deserves to move forward with confidence.

It's natural to wonder how your child will adjust, but many families find the transition to a parochial school is smoother than they expected. Smaller class sizes, supportive teachers, and welcoming school communities help new students settle in and build confidence. Every child deserves a school where they're known, and we're here to help you find the right fit for your family.

The St. Louis Metropolitan Area is home to plenty of top-notch Catholic schools. With this many options, it's easy to wonder where your family should even begin.

That's where ISSL can help.

We're the free resource families have trusted for decades to help them find the school that matches their child's personality, learning style, and your family's values. We bring together the information you need to compare your choice, ask important questions, and find a school where your child has the support they need.

Your child's next chapter starts with one search.

Notice of Nondiscrimination Policy as to Students

ISSL members admit students of any race, color, national and ethnic origins to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at these schools. They do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of their educational policies, admission policies, scholarships and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.