1. Clayton Academy & Preschool
City: Clayton, MO
Category: Education
Telephone: (314) 727-0833
Address: 7501 Maryland Avenue
Description: Clayton Academy is a focused, coeducational, elementary- and middle-school facility that provides customized teaching in small groups. The facility mandates that the maximum class size be limited to ten students and places great importance on providing a creative atmosphere. Clayton Academy began in 1980 as a toddler/infant-care center and preschool and opened its private elementary school in 1991. The school adheres to the theory that every child learns differently, and educators tailor the programs to meet the specific needs of each child. All of the academy’s teachers are accredited and hold master’s degrees in education, and the facility is equipped with classrooms that are designed to engage and maintain children’s attention.
2. Fontbonne University
City: Clayton, MO
Category: Education
Telephone: (314) 862-3456
Address: 6800 Wydown Boulevard
Description: Fontbonne University, a four-year, coeducational liberal-arts institution, is a small school that caters to approximately 3,000 students, many of whom are working professionals. The school offers 34 majors, 25 minors, and 16 master’s degree programs that span a variety of disciplines, including a major in deaf education, communication disorders, dietetics, and business. Fontbonne, founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet in 1923, is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.