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.
![Community Workshops with April Duncan]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1611170966/newcityschoolorg/xob0hl0bjacgljekanch/AprilDuncan_1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1611170966/newcityschoolorg/xob0hl0bjacgljekanch/AprilDuncan_1.jpg","width":330}])
This week, we wrapped up our parent workshop series with April Duncan, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Registered Play Therapist here in St. Louis.
![Kindergarteners Learn About Frogs!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1617742008/newcityschoolorg/vv6lq2ou11wztvl7puzi/2021-04-15KDGFrogs-thumb.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1617742008/newcityschoolorg/vv6lq2ou11wztvl7puzi/2021-04-15KDGFrogs-thumb.jpg","width":330}])
Kindergarteners are using multiple intelligences to explore the life cycle of frogs.
![1st Grade Holds a Climate Change Symposium]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1617742333/newcityschoolorg/luoqptehjaluk0xvzc99/2021-04-081stGrClimateChangeSymposium-thumb.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1617742333/newcityschoolorg/luoqptehjaluk0xvzc99/2021-04-081stGrClimateChangeSymposium-thumb.jpg","width":384}])
After watching parts of a nature documentary, 1st Grade students had a lot of strong feelings—how could they help to make a difference for our planet?
![Building a Prairie Dog Town with 2nd Grade]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1614890828/newcityschoolorg/ghbiepvw67jg4gkvurai/2021-03-112ndGrPrairieDogHabitats-thumb.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1614890828/newcityschoolorg/ghbiepvw67jg4gkvurai/2021-03-112ndGrPrairieDogHabitats-thumb.jpg","width":330}])
2nd Graders have been learning about the North American prairie biome, and recently completed a STEM challenge in which they were asked to use given materials to build a model of an underground tunnel for a prairie dog town.
![3/4s Learn About Leading for Change]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1614871454/newcityschoolorg/lolcqgtw1yybzkiyiysv/2021-03-043-4sArticle-thumb.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1614871454/newcityschoolorg/lolcqgtw1yybzkiyiysv/2021-03-043-4sArticle-thumb.jpg","width":330}])
Our 3/4s were on a neighborhood walk yesterday when they noticed a Black Lives Matter sign in one yard, and stopped for a mini-lesson about what those signs mean and why people put them in their yards.
![What does persuasive writing look like at New City School?]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1613000554/newcityschoolorg/lm4bsahkjyfclxmwrfoh/1stGradeProtest-thumb.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1613000554/newcityschoolorg/lm4bsahkjyfclxmwrfoh/1stGradeProtest-thumb.jpg","width":388}])
When faced with the possibility of no longer being able to walk to Forest Park, 1st Graders pulled together their knowledge of persuasive writing, change makers, and protests to speak up about their beliefs and make a difference in their school.
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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
