Search NEWS ALUMNAE PARENTS QUICKLINKS REQUEST INFO MAKE A GIFT VIZ PORTAL COVID-19 About Viz Admissions Academics Athletics Arts Giving ABOUT VIZ School Profile School Profile Our History Educational Philosophy Why Viz Our Spirituality Strategic Plan Board of Trustees Faculty & Staff Employment Opportunities Uniquely Viz St. Louis’ oldest Montessori program (coed) Robust science program French and Spanish part of the Lower School curriculum St. Louis’ only all-girl education for Grades 1-12 Graduates attend a wide range of leading universities and colleges across the country and around the globe STEM education begins in Grade 1 Engineering and Robotics Lab, Makerspace, Food Science Kitchen Project-based curriculum Entrepreneurial Leadership Program Extensive arts curriculum French, Spanish, and Latin part of the Middle and Upper School curriculum 13 Advanced Placement courses 15 College credit courses 75% of students undertake college-level coursework Online courses available for seniors in areas of specific interest Learning trips within the U.S. and abroad 30 clubs/organizations Dedicated Middle School counselor School Mission Visitation Academy is a community that exists to educate children and young women and to receive and share Jesus as Mary did in her visitation to Elizabeth. In an environment which values excellence in scholarship, spirituality, leadership, and service, this Visitation Community encourages students to develop their unique gifts. As students learn to “Live Jesus” with gentleness, humility, joy, and freedom, they are prepared to continue to grow and to respond to others, the Church, and the global community. School Profile Enrollment Average Class Size Student : Teacher Ratio Upper School 308 Upper School 16 Upper School 8:1 Middle School 143 Middle School 15 Middle School 8:1 Lower School 134 Lower School 14 Lower School 6:1 Student Profile A student who values academic excellence balanced with a well-rounded, school-life experience will thrive at Visitation Academy. Viz students want to be challenged, both academically and personally, and partner with faculty across all departments to explore and expand individual areas of academic, spiritual, and extracurricular interest, broadening their knowledge and experience base to reach their fullest potential. Viz students are poised, intelligent, and self-assured, positioned for success in the classroom, in college, and in life. Viz students are part of a close-knit school community that promotes collaboration, creativity, and the free-flowing exchange of ideas and allows students to “Be who you are and be that well.” Our student body is drawn from Catholic elementary schools, independent schools, and public schools across the St. Louis metropolitan area, on both sides of the river. Viz welcomes families of all faiths, which contributes to the richness and diversity of the Visitation Academy community. Accreditations, Affiliations, and Memberships American Montessori Society Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) Independent Schools of St. Louis (ISSL) Missouri Montessori Association National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) National Catholic Education Association (NCEA) Visitation Salesian Network Tuition and Financial Aid Tuition for 2021 / 2022 Financial Aid Upper School $22,555 Over $1 million awarded annually Middle School $20,905 1 in 5 students receive financial aid Lower School $17,895 COVID-19-specific financial assistance options Toddlers* $4,640 - $17,895 Montessori (PreK)* $11,595 - $17,895 Kindergarten $17,895 Grades 1-5 $17,895 *Half day and full day options available. Class of 2021 Number of Students 65 Students Earning National Merit Recognition 5% Scoring a 31 or Higher on the ACT 23% Average ACT score 28 68% of the class earned scholarships and grants with a four-year value of more than $12.2 million Catholic Salesian Spirituality School Motto: Live Jesus Visitation Sisters maintain a daily presence Prayer Services Weekly Mass and Rosary Retreats First Friday Masses Campus Ministry Adoration Service integral to curriculum Athletics Competitive yet inclusive Multiple sports choices for students in Grades K-12 75% of Upper School students play at least one sport; 50% play two or more 21 state championships FIND US 3020 N. Ballas Road, St. Louis MO 63131 (314) 625-9100 FOLLOW US CONTACT US EMPLOYMENT DIRECTORY © 2020 Visitation Academy of St. Louis County. All Rights Reserved.