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St. Francis de Sales
"Be who you areand be that well."
Visitation Academy is an independent, Catholic school that welcomes and appreciates students for the individuals they are, inspiring them to explore, expand, and celebrate their unique gifts and empowering them with the skills needed to thrive in the world ahead.
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Coed Montessori
Children in the coeducational Montessori program for ages Toddler through Kindergarten, one of the first in the St. Louis area, learn in multi-age groups, at their own pace, with freedom of choice, helping each child reach full potential in all areas of life. -
Lower School
A supportive and welcoming environment, small class sizes, project-based learning, and the integration of technology throughout the curriculum provide a strong educational foundation for young girls in the area’s only all-girl program for Grades 1-5. -
Middle School
The challenging, exploratory, integrative, and relevant curriculum in the area’s only all-girl program for Grades 6-8 focuses on the developmental readiness, needs, and interests of young women, building a bridge from childhood to young adulthood. -
Upper School
A rigorous, four-year college preparatory curriculum and all-girl environment for young women in Grades 9-12 challenges students to stretch themselves intellectually and empowers them to participate wholly in their high school experience.
About Visitation Academy
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Celebrating Individuality
A leader in education in the St. Louis area since 1833, Viz proudly offers four distinct yet cohesive programs for students of any age. Small class sizes, combined with talented and experienced faculty, allow each student to thrive in an atmosphere of individualized attention.
As young women progress through their Viz journey, high performance academics and spiritual formation are complemented with a vibrant fine arts program, a diverse selection of electives, inclusive yet competitive athletics, and numerous club and service opportunities.
A student who values academic excellence balanced with a well-rounded, school-life experience will thrive. Viz challenges students academically and personally, broadening their knowledge and experience base to reach their fullest potential.
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Why Choose Viz?
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1833
We’ve been enriching and celebrating our students since 1833. -
7:1
Our student-teacher ratio averages 7:1. -
$1M
Over $1million in financial support is awarded annually to our students. -
#1
Named the #1 All-Girls High School in Missouri by Niche!
News & Events
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What’s Happening At Viz
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Living Jesus
Read MoreService is an essential element of a Visitation Academy education. Students are encouraged to be good stewards of the community and to make service a lifelong venture. Throughout the school year, Viz provides many opportunities to educate students about the ministries in our area that are in need and perform service projects to support these organizations. Here are a few that occurred in December in the Middle School. -
"Untiring Advocate for Justice"
Read MorePlease join us in congratulating senior Madison "Madi" Harness, Visitation Academy's 2023 Martin Luther King, Jr. Model of Justice Award winner. This award is presented to high school students who have demonstrated, through their attitude and their work, a commitment to serving humanity in the broader community. Madi was one of 21 teens in the St. Louis area that received this honor during the 47th Annual Archdiocesan Celebration on January 15, 2023, at the Cathedral Basilica.Madi also was featured in The St. Louis Review. Click here to read her story. -
Preparing for the Future
Read MoreMore than 60 attendees were present on Wednesday, January 11, to learn from Andrew Laue, Associate Director for Fine Arts Admissions for Webster University's Leigh Gerdine College of Fine Arts. His presentation, "Visual and Performing Arts at the College Level," was sponsored by the college offices of CBC, Chaminade, DeSmet, Priory, St. Joe, Villa, Viz, Westminster, and Whitfield. Attendees heard about various areas of interest to those considering pursuing a degree in fine arts. Mr. Laue has presented on the topic of the college search process for students in the arts at regional and national events. -
Coding Commendation
Read MoreViz's own Abby Van Vooren (Class of 2023) participated in the Congressional App Challenge, a nationwide coding contest run by the U.S. House of Representatives in each district. She received a letter and Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition from Missouri representative Ann Wagner. Congratulations to Abby, and special thanks to Upper School computer science teacher Sarah Walsh for facilitating this opportunity for our students. -
Snow Globes and a Defense of Reflection Time
Read MoreWhen the new Upper School and Middle School schedules were launched this year, I was delighted to see that a five-minute reflection time was included every afternoon. Unlike the morning and afternoon prayers over the announcements, reflection time would be five minutes, where the entire Middle School and Upper School divisions pause to say and do nothing. To just be.For me, those five minutes of reflection are like a shaken snow globe after it is set down. The flurry of activity settles, and I am left with the beautiful, present moment at the center of it all. I concentrate on the calm of my soul and my body settling down. As the five minutes draw to a close, I do a quick inventory of the present moment, and more often than not, it is filled with grace and joy. More often than not, it becomes clear that I have so much to be grateful for and that my flurry of worry has kept me from glimpsing that joy.
Viz Community
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Hear Our Stories
Viz students are not the only ones that are encouraged to “Be Who You Are and Be That Well.” Check out these stories about our Viz alums and educators who are living these words every day.
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Catie Schmid ’10
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