Central Christian School

Unapologetically Christian. Engaging and relevant academics. Beautifully diverse. Central Christian School serves families with children ages 3 through 6th grade and intentionally strives to cultivate the whole child -- academically, emotionally, socially, physically, and spiritually. At Central, education is an opportunity to not only learn about God's world but also about the One who created it. By integrating the truth of the Bible into our study of literature, science, math, history, the arts, and other curricular areas, our students learn to see the world through a Christian worldview. Our hope is that by exploring, asking questions, and engaging with the community around them, students will learn to deeply love God and love others. 

Our mission is to partner with families to prepare children to engage the world by instilling a passion for God, love of truth, and zeal to serve. Our vision is to be a Gospel-driven, academically excellent learning community for each unique image-bearer of God. Each child who walks into our classrooms is made in God's image and brings unique gifts, experiences, and learning styles. 

Visit Central

We're located just south of the Clayton business district, and we invite you to visit our campus and observe our learning environment. You'll find project-based learning (PBL), small class sizes, differentiated learning, one-on-one and small group instruction, racial and socio-economic diversity, and much more. You'll discover teachers committed to seeing, knowing, and valuing each unique child. 

Come for a private tour with our Director of Admissions, or join us for one of our Admissions Coffees this fall or winter. To register for a Coffee, visit our Admissions Events page on our school website.  To schedule a private tour or talk with a member of our admissions team, contact us at admissions@centralschoolstl.org or 314.727.4535.

Central at a Glance

• Located just outside the Clayton Business District
• Average class size: 13
• Two classes per grade level
• Student Body:
  • 230 students
  • 48% female students, 52% male students
  • 40% students of color
  • 41 zip codes represented
  • 60+ churches represented
  • 29% of age eligible students participate in Gifted Enrichment program
  • 26% of students receive tuition assistance
• Gifted enrichment program and academic support available for qualifying students through the Learning Center.
• SK (Senior Kindergarten)-6th grade Students may choose to participate in a variety of after school clubs as well as school sponsored athletic teams including soccer, basketball, and baseball.
• All JK (Junior Kindergarten)-6th grade students take specialist classes: Art, Music, Design Lab, Library, Spanish, and Physical Education.

Open Houses

Jan 17	Central Christian School Admissions Coffee