Overview

Founded in 1859, MICDS is a nonprofit, independent, preparatory school offering non-sectarian education to qualified students regardless of national origin, race or religion. MICDS consists of the Ronald S. Beasley Lower School, for grades JK-4; Middle School, offering a coordinate model of single-sex education in the core curricular classes, for students in grades 5-8; and the Upper School for grades 9-12. MICDS is recognized as one of the nation's leaders in independent education. More than ever our nation needs responsible men and women who can meet the challenges of this world with confidence and embrace all its people with compassion. The next generation must include those who think critically and resolve to stand for what is good and right. Our school cherishes academic rigor, encourages and praises meaningful individual achievement, and fosters virtue. Our independent education prepares young people for higher learning and for lives of purpose and service.
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Official information of Mary Institute & St. Louis Country Day School in 2024 | FindingSchool

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A- Matriculation
A Academics
A Extracurricular activities
C Community
B Reviews
B Int. student mgmt

Day S. Grades: PK-12
Co-ed
Rural
ESL: No
Day S. Tuition: $31,500
# of Students: 1,247
Teacher:Student: 1:8
International Student: 1%
AP Courses: 21
Faculty w/ adv. degree: 72%
SAT: 1360/1600
#116

US Day School

Matriculation

Ranking University/College Students
#3 Harvard College 1
#3 Stanford University 1
#6 University of Chicago 1
#7 University of Pennsylvania 1
#10 Duke University 1
#10 Northwestern University 1
#12 Dartmouth College 1
#13 Brown University 1
#13 Vanderbilt University 1
#15 Washington University in St. Louis 1
#17 Cornell University 1
#18 Columbia University 1
#18 University of Notre Dame 1
#20 University of California: Los Angeles 1
#25 University of Michigan 1
#25 University of Southern California 1
#25 University of Virginia 1
#29 Wake Forest University 1
LAC #6 Carleton College 1
#32 Tufts University 1
#34 University of California: Irvine 1
#36 University of Rochester 1
#38 University of Wisconsin-Madison 1
#41 Boston University 1
#44 Georgia Institute of Technology 1
#44 Tulane University 1
#51 Purdue University 1
#51 Villanova University 1
#55 Rhodes College 1
#55 Santa Clara University 1
LAC #11 Middlebury College 1
#62 George Washington University 1
#62 Syracuse University 1
#62 University of Pittsburgh 1
#62 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 1
#63 Agnes Scott College 1
#67 Worcester Polytechnic Institute 1
#72 American University 1
#72 Indiana University Bloomington 1
#72 Southern Methodist University 1
LAC #15 Davidson College 1
#77 Baylor University 1
#77 Michigan State University 1
#89 Elon University 1
#89 Texas Christian University 1
LAC #18 Colgate University 1
LAC #18 Haverford College 1
#105 Miami University: Oxford 1
#105 Saint Louis University 1
#105 University of Arizona 1
#105 University of Denver 1
#105 University of San Francisco 1
#115 Loyola University Chicago 1
#115 University of South Carolina: Columbia 1
#121 University of Kansas 1
#121 University of Missouri: Columbia 1
#127 Illinois Institute of Technology 1
#137 University of New Hampshire 1
#137 University of Tulsa 1
#151 University of Mississippi 1
LAC #31 Kenyon College 1
#166 Xavier University 1
#176 University of Arkansas 1
#182 Belmont University 1
#182 Missouri University of Science and Technology 1
#182 University of Houston 1
LAC #37 Occidental College 1
LAC #39 Denison University 1
#219 Nova Southeastern University 1
LAC #45 DePauw University 1
#234 Maryville University of Saint Louis 1
#234 Oklahoma City University 1
#263 Point Park University 1
#263 University of Missouri: Kansas City 1
Butler University 1
Coastal Carolina University 1
Louisiana State University at Eunice 1
Ohio Northern University 1
Saint Joseph's University 1
Savannah College of Art and Design 1
Truman State University 1
University of Colorado Boulder 1
University of Tampa 1
Webster University 1
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AP Courses

(Total 21)
Art History
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Computer Science A
Environmental Science
European History
French Language and Culture
Latin
Macroeconomics
Microeconomics
Art History
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Computer Science A
Environmental Science
European History
French Language and Culture
Latin
Macroeconomics
Microeconomics
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
Physics C: Mechanics
Psychology
Spanish Language and Culture
Statistics
Studio Art: 2-D Design
Studio Art: 3-D Design
Studio Art: Drawing
Biology
Chemistry
Chinese Language and Culture
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Sports

(Total 15)
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cycling
Dance
Diving
Field Hockey
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cycling
Dance
Diving
Field Hockey
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Squash
Swimming
Volleyball
Water Polo
Wrestling
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Arts

(Total 13)
Acting
Band
Choir
Music Theory
Art History
Ceramics
Drawing
Painting
Photography
Sculpture
Acting
Band
Choir
Music Theory
Art History
Ceramics
Drawing
Painting
Photography
Sculpture
Architecture
Design
Digital Design
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(Total 76)
African American Mentoring Program (AAMP)
African Cultural Exploration Club
Alumni & Development American Sign Language
Amnesty International
Anatomy Club
Asian Student Association
Astronomy Club Battle of the Burets (Team)
Barker Ball
Best Buddies
Biology Olympiad Club
African American Mentoring Program (AAMP)
African Cultural Exploration Club
Alumni & Development American Sign Language
Amnesty International
Anatomy Club
Asian Student Association
Astronomy Club Battle of the Burets (Team)
Barker Ball
Best Buddies
Biology Olympiad Club
BJC Hospice
Black Student Union (BSU)
Book Club
Business Administration Club
Campus Democrats
Club for Animal Rights & Education (CARE)
Chemistry Club
Chess Club
Children’s Activities Program
Classics Club
Coding Club Domestic Violence Awareness Club (DVA)
Doorstep Donations
Dungeons and Dragons Club
Entrepreneurship-Launch Club
Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)
Finding the Art in Science
French Club
Friends of Beasley Initiative (FBI)
The Gatesworth Project
Gender & Sexuality Acceptance (GSA)
Girl Up MICDS
Graphic Design Club
Greenleaves Literary Magazine
Guitar Club HOSA – Future Health Professionals
iDentity
I-Skate
International Council
Jewish Student Union
Learn to Be
The Literacy Initiative
Manos Unidas (Spanish Club).Math Team
MICDS Investment Group
MIST (Mental Illness Support for Teenagers)
Mock Trial (Team)
Model United Nations (Model UN)
Muslim Student
Association (MSA)
Period @ MICDS
Programming Club
Prom Committee
Ram Report
Rams Army Rambassadors
Rec Sports Club
Red Cross Club
Robotics Club
RxAM
Science Olympiad
Screenwriters Club
Seldom Scene
Senior Resident Connection
Speech & Debate Team
Sports Analytics Club
STEM Council
Super Seeds!
Sustainable Futures
TEAMS (Tests of Engineering Aptitude
Mathematics
and Science)
Teen CERT
The Voice – the MICDS Student Newspaper
Thespian Society
Upper School Bridge Mentors
Women in STEM
Yearbook – The Phoenix
Young Entrepreneurs
Young Republicans
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Basic Info

Year Founded: 1859
Campus Size: 55 acres
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: n/a
Pre Interview: Updating

TOEFL

SSAT

Brief Reviews

(Total 7)
5.0/ 5

Detailed Review

(Total 1)
5.0 / 5 Overall
5.0 / 5 Academics
5.0 / 5 Campus
5.0 / 5 Student Life
4.0 / 5 Athletic&Art
4.0 / 5 Transportation

Q&A

(Total 9)
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Frequently Ask Questions about Mary Institute & St. Louis Country Day School

01.
Tell me a bit about Mary Institute & St. Louis Country Day School.
Mary Institute & St. Louis Country Day School is Co-ed private day school located in Kansas City, Missouri, US. It was founded 1859 , and currently has about 1247 students, 1.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit https://www.micds.org/page.
02.
Does Mary Institute & St. Louis Country Day School have rigorous academic requirements?
Mary Institute & St. Louis Country Day School is offering 21 AP courses.

Mary Institute & St. Louis Country Day School also have 72% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
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Where do Mary Institute & St. Louis Country Day School students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 6.29% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 8.39% go to top 25, and about 4.2% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.

*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
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What is the application requirement for Mary Institute & St. Louis Country Day School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Mary Institute & St. Louis Country Day School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, standard test (like TOEFL and SSAT), and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
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What is the latest tuition for Mary Institute & St. Louis Country Day School’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for Mary Institute & St. Louis Country Day School in 2024 is $31,500, which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at info@micds.org .
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Where is Mary Institute & St. Louis Country Day School located?
Mary Institute & St. Louis Country Day School is located in the State of Missouri of USA. The closest major city is Kansas City, which is about 228 miles away from school. Most families can choose Kansas City International Airport to travel in and out of school.
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A for Academics
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