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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.
Currently at New City
There is always something going on behind our big red doors! To view additional news, events or our full calendar, click on the links below.
![Wednesday, October 16th: Get to Know New City Coffee and Tour]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1725983505/newcityschoolorg/ijgfxu5hsfcxujskzeke/Thumbnail-GettoKnow.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1725983505/newcityschoolorg/ijgfxu5hsfcxujskzeke/Thumbnail-GettoKnow.png","width":420}])
Join us for coffee and conversation, hear about our curriculum and community from Head of School Alexis Wright, and take a tour of our historic school.
![The First Days of Preschool at New City]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1724790741/newcityschoolorg/ei2foz9uf4flzi0xfqph/FirstDaysEC-newsthumb.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1724790741/newcityschoolorg/ei2foz9uf4flzi0xfqph/FirstDaysEC-newsthumb.png","width":330}])
Many of our youngest students not only experienced their first day at New City School last week, but also their first day at any school. So what do the first days of preschool look like at New City?
![Ladue News: New City School Continues to Grow]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1723819453/newcityschoolorg/msimebq0juk4qqh6d6xd/NCSaug2024laduenews-thumb.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1723819453/newcityschoolorg/msimebq0juk4qqh6d6xd/NCSaug2024laduenews-thumb.jpg","width":330}])
New City School was founded in 1969 with the mission to create a learning environment that celebrates diversity and teaches students to explore and interact with their communities as leaders. Now, 55 years later, the school’s faculty and staff strive to continue building upon that mission as they continue to learn and grow.
![In-service week at New City School]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1723818322/newcityschoolorg/yxocd4qdevbuahf3837p/inservice2024-newsthumb.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1723818322/newcityschoolorg/yxocd4qdevbuahf3837p/inservice2024-newsthumb.png","width":330}])
The week between Summer Camp and the start of school is an important opportunity for New City employees to work together to prepare and plan as a group for the new school year.
![Nicki's Central West End Guide: New City School creates its own Gay Pride Parade]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1721937225/newcityschoolorg/ciyhvuude8qenoxlodff/2024prideforwebsitenews-thumb.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1721937225/newcityschoolorg/ciyhvuude8qenoxlodff/2024prideforwebsitenews-thumb.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1721937225/newcityschoolorg/ciyhvuude8qenoxlodff/2024prideforwebsitenews-thumb.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1721937225/newcityschoolorg/ciyhvuude8qenoxlodff/2024prideforwebsitenews-thumb.jpg","width":1080}])
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![4th Grade Visits City Hall]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1727899414/newcityschoolorg/socytaazaxkeniao5dix/4thtoCityHall-2.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1727899414/newcityschoolorg/socytaazaxkeniao5dix/4thtoCityHall-2.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1727899414/newcityschoolorg/socytaazaxkeniao5dix/4thtoCityHall-2.png","width":688}])
After spending time learning about the executive and legislative branches of government, 4th Graders had the opportunity to see these branches in action last week with a field trip to St. Louis City Hall!
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By The Numbers
Recognized as one of the top independent private schools in St. Louis, New City School prides itself on providing a hands-on, progressive learning environment for students age 3 through 6th Grade. Our approach centers not only on facts and skills, but also on fostering a love for learning in every child.
7:1
student/teacher ratio
$11M
endowment for Variable Tuition
$1.7M
awarded through our Variable Tuition program
45%
Students of color representing 46 different zip codes
