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Welcome to Community School!
At Community School, children find joy in learning through curiosity, exploration, and hands-on experiences within an inclusive community. Experienced teachers nurture the whole child through meaningful relationships and opportunities that support social-emotional growth alongside a challenging curriculum enriched by the arts, outdoor learning, and physical education. Our students grow into thoughtful and engaged individuals with compassion for others, a strong sense of self, and an understanding of their place in the world.
Explore Our Offerings
We invite you to learn more about our school and beautiful 18-acre campus in Ladue, MO, and experience the Community difference for yourself!
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Ready to join a community like no other? Explore the application process, key dates, tuition, and financial aid resources.
![Students in science lab]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1780942824/communityschoolcom/amnwrnd3dwpr795n7ntg/Lab_Homepage.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1780942824/communityschoolcom/amnwrnd3dwpr795n7ntg/Lab_Homepage.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1780942824/communityschoolcom/amnwrnd3dwpr795n7ntg/Lab_Homepage.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1780942824/communityschoolcom/amnwrnd3dwpr795n7ntg/Lab_Homepage.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1780942824/communityschoolcom/amnwrnd3dwpr795n7ntg/Lab_Homepage.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1780942824/communityschoolcom/amnwrnd3dwpr795n7ntg/Lab_Homepage.jpg","width":2200}])
Community School’s experiential curriculum nurtures curiosity, critical thinking, and the whole child’s growth and development.
![Senior kindergarten students performing on stage]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1784659075/communityschoolcom/fj9ffjmltsawu4pxxyjk/Drama_Homepage.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1784659075/communityschoolcom/fj9ffjmltsawu4pxxyjk/Drama_Homepage.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1784659075/communityschoolcom/fj9ffjmltsawu4pxxyjk/Drama_Homepage.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1784659075/communityschoolcom/fj9ffjmltsawu4pxxyjk/Drama_Homepage.png","width":1000}])
Drama, music, art, band, and woodshop enrich the academic experience while fostering creativity and self-expression.
![Three children peer into a pond with a net in the foreground, surrounded by a lush green forest in the background.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1780943662/communityschoolcom/ym46fmo69tjbgo7fzreh/Pond_Homepage.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1780943662/communityschoolcom/ym46fmo69tjbgo7fzreh/Pond_Homepage.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1780943662/communityschoolcom/ym46fmo69tjbgo7fzreh/Pond_Homepage.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1780943662/communityschoolcom/ym46fmo69tjbgo7fzreh/Pond_Homepage.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1780943662/communityschoolcom/ym46fmo69tjbgo7fzreh/Pond_Homepage.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1780943662/communityschoolcom/ym46fmo69tjbgo7fzreh/Pond_Homepage.jpg","width":2200}])
Our 18-acre campus features trails, fields, a pond, and a treehouse where students explore and apply classroom learning.
![Students playing soccer]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1780945540/communityschoolcom/jwogoybhbozaztbbioo1/Athletics_Homepage.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1780945540/communityschoolcom/jwogoybhbozaztbbioo1/Athletics_Homepage.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1780945540/communityschoolcom/jwogoybhbozaztbbioo1/Athletics_Homepage.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1780945540/communityschoolcom/jwogoybhbozaztbbioo1/Athletics_Homepage.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1780945540/communityschoolcom/jwogoybhbozaztbbioo1/Athletics_Homepage.jpg","width":1500}])
Students in grades 3–6 can participate in basketball, cross country, and track. Parents organize teams for younger students.
![Students on playground during summer camp]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1780519424/communityschoolcom/fzlvfelhdfxsqjqopjv8/Camp_Homepage.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1780519424/communityschoolcom/fzlvfelhdfxsqjqopjv8/Camp_Homepage.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1780519424/communityschoolcom/fzlvfelhdfxsqjqopjv8/Camp_Homepage.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1780519424/communityschoolcom/fzlvfelhdfxsqjqopjv8/Camp_Homepage.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1780519424/communityschoolcom/fzlvfelhdfxsqjqopjv8/Camp_Homepage.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1780519424/communityschoolcom/fzlvfelhdfxsqjqopjv8/Camp_Homepage.jpg","width":2200}])
More than 75% of students participate in after-school activities, and summer camps are available for children ages 3 through eighth grade.
By The Numbers
7:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
with an average class size of 20 students
39%
Students of Color
representing 41 different zip codes
2
Lead Teachers in Every Homeroom
with nineteen years average teaching experience
20
Specialists
including subject specialists, learning specialists, and a school counselor
Over 1 Million
Allocated Annually
in student financial aid
18+
Wooded Acres
with a pond, trails, fields, and a treehouse classroom
124
Teeth Lost
in first grade this year
64%
Of Teachers
hold advanced degrees
"The differentiated learning approach at Community School allowed each of my children to thrive academically and socially while becoming kind and caring young adults. The school embraces the whole family, and we will forever cherish the time we spent at Community."
- Parent of Graduates
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