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Clayton, MO · K–9

Last verified August 20, 2026

400 De Mun Ave, 63105 · (314) 725-4999

www.wilsonschool.com

Enrollment

137

Student:teacher

6:1

Published tuition

$17,787–$27,880

Application fee

$85

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Tuition by division

DivisionGradesAnnual tuition
Preschool / Pre-KHalf-day Tuition Pre-Kindergarten$17,787
Preschool / Pre-KFull-day Tuition Pre-Kindergarten & Junior Kindergarten$26,548
ElementaryFull-day Tuition Senior Kindergarten - Sixth Grade$27,880
Tuition figures published by the school. Confirm before applying.Last verified August 20, 2026Source page ↗

Head of school

Thad Falkner

Head of School

Thad Falkner believes that confident, well-rounded children are the best learners and the most prepared to navigate an ever-changing world. He strives to create a healthy balance for students, challenging them while tending to their social-emotional growth and development.

Curriculum & special classes

The curriculum balances STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) with language arts and creative self-expression, all enriched with technology. It is an accelerated program that combines rigorous academic support with social-emotional learning and character development.

STEM
Language Arts
Creative Self-Expression
French
Latin

Financial aid

Wilson School offers tuition assistance through a third-party application service, Clarity, to assess financial need. The school does not provide full tuition awards or scholarships.

Application fee: $85

Before & after school care

Before school

Not listed

After school

Extended Day is available from 3:45 to 6:00 p.m. daily.

Cost

Extended Day: Annual rates range from $725 to $2,675 per child per year, depending on choosing 1, 2, 3, or 4–5 days per week.

Extended-care hours and rates change yearly — parents can correct these below.

Admissions

The application process involves completing an inquiry form, scheduling a visit, submitting an application, and scheduling an applicant visit. Admissions decisions are typically sent in mid-March, with applications received after the deadline considered on a rolling basis.

Apply by

New Student Application Deadline (all grades): January 29. Early Application Deadline for fee waiver: November 15. Applications received after January 29 will be considered on a rolling basis starting in April.

Acceptance rate

Not listed

Application fee

$85

What they ask for: Inquiry form, campus visit/tour, online application ($85 fee, waived if applied by Nov 15), applicant visit (playdate for PK/JK, half-day for SK, full-day for 1st-6th), teacher referral form (December or January), school records release form (official copies preferred in January).

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