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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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.
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 Crews Have a Blast at Field Day!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1694785649/newcityschoolorg/wajtcmhwvavbqypknxek/FieldDaySocial-newsthumb.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1694785649/newcityschoolorg/wajtcmhwvavbqypknxek/FieldDaySocial-newsthumb.jpg","width":330}])
Community Crews are made up of 1st through 6th Graders, and gather together for various activities throughout the school year.
![2023 Opening of School Ceremony]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1694023721/newcityschoolorg/zqvsahm5eovhjjmwp8nk/OpeningofSchoolCeremony-42-newsthumb.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1694023721/newcityschoolorg/zqvsahm5eovhjjmwp8nk/OpeningofSchoolCeremony-42-newsthumb.jpg","width":330}])
Last Friday morning was our second annual Opening of School Ceremony, a new New City tradition celebrating the start of the new school year.
![What is Math?]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1693249462/newcityschoolorg/rhmfy1t1xf6wo7lgyf85/numberhunt-2_newsthumb.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1693249462/newcityschoolorg/rhmfy1t1xf6wo7lgyf85/numberhunt-2_newsthumb.jpg","width":330}])
Kindergarten goes on a number hunt after considering questions about why and how we use math.
![Community Highlight: Preprimary Spring Performance]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1686669951/newcityschoolorg/te91ydbzofeaalrfomdr/preprimaryperformancespring2023-thumb.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1686669951/newcityschoolorg/te91ydbzofeaalrfomdr/preprimaryperformancespring2023-thumb.jpg","width":330}])
A highlight for all of us at New City is the Preprimary Spring Performance, when students in our Early Childhood program take to the stage and share a song or two with the rest of the school.
![1st Grade Plant Symposium]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1682528206/newcityschoolorg/pjvgqhzdnpimn4ngvxxj/1stGrPlantSymposium-13-newsthumb.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1682528206/newcityschoolorg/pjvgqhzdnpimn4ngvxxj/1stGrPlantSymposium-13-newsthumb.jpg","width":330}])
1st Grade wrapped up their plant inquiry unit with a symposium to present their findings on a question each class had chosen.
![School Nurse Receives Rising Star Award]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1686669151/newcityschoolorg/mvsvhnew3fkxxdncxscf/CarrieRisingStarAward-news.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1686669151/newcityschoolorg/mvsvhnew3fkxxdncxscf/CarrieRisingStarAward-news.jpg","width":330}])
This award recognizes a new school nurse who has made an impact in their school or community as an emerging leader in school nursing.
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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 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.
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