School Profile

Forsyth School provides an unforgettable experience for children age 2 through Grade 6. Located in the Wydown-Forsyth Historic District, Forsyth's one-of-a-kind campus consists of six historic homes; walkable resources include Forest Park and Washington University.

The challenging and engaging curriculum promotes age-appropriate independence and prepares students to thrive in secondary school and beyond.

Grades:

Age 2 through Grade 6

Divisions:

Eyas–Grade 2; Grades 3–6

Enrollment:

385 Students

Students of Color:

37%

Household Zip Codes:

40+ from Missouri and Illinois

Head of School:

Rob Butler

Founding Year:

1961

Campus Size:

4.5 Acres

Campus Location:

Wydown-Forsyth Historic District

School Mascot:

Freddy Falcon

Notable Buildings

  • Fillmore House: Built 1925, Acquired 1965, Renovated 2015

  • Gerdine House: Built 1926, Acquired 1995, Renovated 2003

  • New House: Built 1927, Acquired 1989; Renovated 2004/05

  • Last House: Built 1928, Acquired 1996, Renovated 2013

  • Next House: Built 1929, Acquired 2012, Renovated 2013

  • Dunbar House: Built 1930, Acquired 1977

  • The Rand Center for Performing Arts & Athletics: Built 1997

  • Falcon's Nest: Renovated 2020

Forsyth’s historic homes are listed on the National Register of Historic Places as part of the Wydown-Forsyth Historic District by the U.S. Department of the Interior.

Forsyth Faculty:

  • 34 Classroom Teachers

  • 12 Specialist Teachers

  • 6 Teaching Assistants

Faculty Facts:

  • 82% have 10+ years of experience

  • 51% hold advanced degrees

  • 29% teachers of color

Specialist Subjects:

  • Library: Eyas–Grade 6

  • Music: Eyas–Grade 6

  • Science: Eyas–Grade 6

  • Spanish: Eyas–Grade 6

  • Physical Education: Junior-K–Grade 6

  • Art: Senior-K–Grade 6

  • Drama: Senior-K–Grade 6

  • Innovation & Design: Senior-K–Grade 6

  • Sustainability: Grades 3–6

  • Electives: Grades 5–6

  • Skills for Success: Grade 6

School Hours:

  • Before Care: 7:00–8:00am

  • Morning Arrival: 8:00–8:15am

  • School Day: 8:15am–3:30pm
    (8:15am–3:00pm on Thursdays)

    • Part-time Eyas: Daily, 8:15am–12:00pm

    • Part-time Pre-K: Daily, 8:15am–1:00pm

  • Afternoon Dismissal: 3:30–3:45pm
    (3:00–3:15pm on Thursdays)

  • After Care: 3:30–6:00pm
    (3:00–6:00pm on Thursdays)

School Tuition (2024/25):

  • Grades 1–6: $24,730

  • Pre-K/Jr-K/Sr-K: $24,150

  • Eyas Program: $21,635

  • Part-time Pre-K: $16,500

  • Part-time Eyas: $15,145

Receive Financial Aid:

27%

Average Grant Award:

$10,000

Current Publications:

Campus Sustainability:

  • 105 species of native plants on campus

  • 105 solar panels on the roof of the Rand Center

  • Faculty-led Go Green Forsyth Committee

Optional Programs:

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