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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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Have Ball, Will Travel
Read MoreViz’s very own Grace Restovich (Class of 2025) is taking her exceptional soccer skills on the road. Grace was selected as one of 20 members of the U-16 National Team, and she and her teammates will be traveling to Sweden to participate in an international tournament the weekend of May 20. Not only is Grace on the National Team, but she also was selected as the team captain. Congratulations, Grace! -
A Red-Carpet Affair
Read MoreThe fast-approaching end of the school year is cause for celebration in and of itself, but there are lots of other celebrations going on around the Viz campus like the annual Thespian Banquet, which was held on Sunday, April 24. Planned by sophomore and junior thespians, the theme of this year’s banquet was A Red-Carpet Affair. -
Red Letter Day #2
Read MoreThe red-carpet affair for our thespians was followed the next night by a red and white affair for our athletes. Seniors were honored at the Red and White Sports Banquet, an annual spring event celebrating graduating athletes and their support of the Viz athletic program during their years at Viz. Thank you so much to all of our students who generously shared their time and talent. -
Education Sensation!
Read MoreAt the SLU 1818 meeting held on April 27, Heather Essig – Visitation’s SLU 1818 coordinator and Upper School science educator – was awarded the Sister M. Cathlin Casey Award for Teaching Excellence. This award is given to a SLU 1818 teacher who has a “commitment to academic excellence, rigorous expectations of her students, and a contagious sense of joy.” -
Harnessing the Curiosity of Childhood
Read MoreOne of the joys of observing a Montessori classroom is seeing small people solemnly and carefully taking various activities—excuse me, works—off of the shelves and to their workspace to engage with them. -
Marian "Bo" Mehan ‘70 Named to the Billiken Hall of Fame
Viz alum Bo Mehan, proud member of the Class of 1970, was named to the Billiken Hall of Fame Class of 2022 by the Saint Louis University Department of Athletics.Read More -
Skills vs. Content
Read MoreWhen I was seven and in the throes of wrestling the times table to the ground and taking its lunch money, I remember saying to my teacher, the long-suffering Ms. Ellul, “Why do I need to learn this? I can just use a calculator.” She told me I needed to learn it because I wouldn’t always be carrying a calculator around in my pocket with me. I’m sure she feels very silly about that statement now.
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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