Joyful Learning
Learning isn’t something you do to reach a goal; it is something you do because it is fun and part of who you are.
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Variable Tuition
Does independent school tuition seem out of reach? At New City School, our Variable Tuition program helps to support families at all income levels.
Academic Excellence
We work hard to ensure that our students are strong academically, as well as being creative problem-solvers.
Diversity Beyond the Numbers
At New City, we believe that teaching students to understand and appreciate diversity is essential for success in life.
Personal Intelligences
Our students care about others, they look inward to know themselves, and they work together to solve problems and enhance learning.
Celebrating 50 Years
Join as we celebrate our 50th Anniversary with a Birthday Bash for the ages!
Happening Now
There is always something going on at New City! To view additional news, events or our full calendar, click on the links below.
![New City@School & New City@Home Learning Together]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1599055373/newcityschoolorg/xwuzqwiw959ugs7srord/20200902-DrummingTogether_thumb.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1599055373/newcityschoolorg/xwuzqwiw959ugs7srord/20200902-DrummingTogether_thumb.jpg","width":330}])
Watch how our Music class continues to connect and learn together both at home and at school.
![Take a Virtual Tour of New City School]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1592924729/newcityschoolorg/rknjmyrt25oghxmlzmrp/2020-06-23VirtualTour_thumb.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1592924729/newcityschoolorg/rknjmyrt25oghxmlzmrp/2020-06-23VirtualTour_thumb.jpg","width":330}])
Get to know our school spaces and teaching philosophy with this short video.
![How We're Learning Remotely]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1589818111/newcityschoolorg/b5qgcnwy1krr6keeh9rv/2020-05-18_remotelearning_thumb.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1589818111/newcityschoolorg/b5qgcnwy1krr6keeh9rv/2020-05-18_remotelearning_thumb.jpg","width":330}])
Learn more about New City School's experience with remote learning due to COVID-19 regulations.
![Art Teacher Shannah Recognized by Art21]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1587675176/newcityschoolorg/upqw3v98vbwwrrwvq4ip/2020423-Shannah-Art21_thumb.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1587675176/newcityschoolorg/upqw3v98vbwwrrwvq4ip/2020423-Shannah-Art21_thumb.jpg","width":330}])
Art teacher Shannah was recognized for her distance learning curriculum in a recent Art21 newsletter.
![New City School Celebrates 50 Years (Ladue News)]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1583167496/newcityschoolorg/ija1qlvnsbf2rdixijss/2020-02-28LadueNewsthumbnail.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1583167496/newcityschoolorg/ija1qlvnsbf2rdixijss/2020-02-28LadueNewsthumbnail.jpg","width":330}])
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![1st Grade Learns about the Innovation Lab]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1582580115/newcityschoolorg/yvsxfrwqjftnq3suh6dn/20200224-1stGrInnovationLabVisit-thumb.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1582580115/newcityschoolorg/yvsxfrwqjftnq3suh6dn/20200224-1stGrInnovationLabVisit-thumb.jpg","width":330}])
This morning, our 1st Grade met the Innovation Lab's project superintendent and electrician to ask questions about the construction that is happening right under their classrooms.
Stay Connected
Follow along on social media to see what's going on behind our red doors!
By The Numbers
New City School prides itself on providing a unique, thorough learning environment for Preschool and Kindergarten students through 6th Grade. Our approach centers not only on facts and skills, but also on fostering a love for learning in every child.
8:1
Student/teacher ratio
$7M
Endowment for financial aid
$1.3M
awarded through our variable tuition program
45%
Students of color representing 51 different zip codes