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Rossman at a Glance

Overview

Rossman School is an independent private preparatory school for students in Junior Kindergarten (age 4) through Grade 6. Nestled on a 20-acre campus in St. Louis, Missouri, Rossman was recently ranked among the nation’s 50 Best Private Elementary Schools.

For over 100 years, Rossman has provided children in the St. Louis area with a solid foundation in academics, athletics and the arts while cultivating strong character and leadership skills. Our small, nurturing school community of one class per grade provides a close, supportive climate and our unique team teaching model allows our veteran faculty to provide every student with lots of individual attention.

Hours

Regular School Day
8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Afterschool Enrichment Program
3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. (fees apply)

Extended Day Program
3:15 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. (fees apply)

Accreditations

NAIS
  
 
       
ERB
  
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Accolades

50 Best Private Elementary Schools in the U.S.
TheBestSchools.org (2015-2021)

No. 1 Small Workplace in St. Louis
St. Louis Post Dispatch (2013)

Top Small Workplaces in St. Louis
St. Louis Post Dispatch (2013-2025)

Best Places to Work in St. Louis
St. Louis Business Journal (2017)

We can't wait to meet you!

2025-2026 Open House Dates (click a date below to fill out the RSVP form)
November 18, 2025
January 15, 2026
 

Application & Tuition Assistance Deadline    
January 30, 2026

Notification of Admission & Tuition Assistance Decisions 
March 13, 2026

Enrollment Contracts/Deposits Due
April 3, 2026

Applications received after January 30, 2026 are reviewed on a rolling basis, space permitting.

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Curriculum

The Rossman classrooms are alive with daily exploration, experimentation, creativity and skill-building experiences. The well-defined Rossman curriculum, linked with our commitment to teaching kindness, honesty, respect and responsibility, allows us to lay a notably strong academic foundation for our students.

Facilities

Our 20-acre campus includes a 45,000 square foot facility designed specifically for elementary school children. 
  • Athletic field with a four-lane polyurethane track 
  • Two playgrounds
  • Wooded nature trails
  • Outdoor musical instruments 
  • Gaga Pit

Enrollment

  • 235 students
  • 47% female students, 52% male students
  • 38% diverse
  • Students come from 29 different ZIP codes

Team Teaching

Rossman’s unique team teaching model provides different perspectives and approaches to each child’s learning. Two full-time homeroom teachers work together to plan, deliver, and assess instruction. This also gives students two teachers to connect with and two teachers to support them when needed.

Parents’ Club

Rossman is stronger because of the loyalty and dedication of its parents. The Parents’ Club is a fund-raising and friend-raising organization that leads numerous events, from cultural enrichment and wellness programs for the children to flower sales and auctions. The friendships that develop between parents are deep and long-lasting.

Educators

  • 28 teachers, a Lower and an Upper School director, and a learning consultant
  • 8:1 student-teacher ratio
  • Percentage of teachers with advanced degrees: 57%
  • Teachers’ average experience in education: 17 years
  • Teachers’ average experience at Rossman: 10 years

Instruction

Rossman’s strong program in the basic subject areas of language arts and mathematics is augmented and enriched by integration with specialty subjects of art, Spanish and Latin, library, music, physical education, science, and social studies.

The development of strong character is an integral part of Rossman’s program. The guiding tenets of kindness, honesty, respect, and responsibility are woven into the curricula and the very fabric of school life, receiving special focus in our School Family Program.

Explore Our Curriculum
Explore Our Character Development Program

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School Traditions

Over the last century, Rossman School has developed many treasured traditions that continue today.

  • Monday Morning Gatherings
  • Halloween, Holiday and Valentine’s Day parties
  • Halloween Parade
  • Holiday Music Program
  • Spirit Day Basketball Game
  • Grandparents’ Day
  • Field Day
  • Senior Kindergarten Graduation
  • Sixth Grade Graduation

Technology

With access to the latest technology—such as Chromebooks, iPads, and interactive touchscreen displays—our students build essential digital skills that prepare them for future learning. These tools help them gain confidence and experience using technology that will be even more important in middle school and beyond.

Our Director of Technology explores new and emerging technologies while working closely with teachers to find creative ways to integrate them into daily lessons, making learning more engaging and meaningful.

As a Google Workspace for Education school, our students, teachers, and staff use various innovative tools to communicate, collaborate, and enhance their learning experiences. These resources help make schoolwork more interactive, efficient, and fun!