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The school's 40-acre wilderness camp in the Ozarks hosts the seventh grade orientation in the fall, as well as a science field study program for 9th graders in the spring. Many outdoor education programs also take place at Drey Land.
John Burroughs School (JBS) is a private, non-sectarian college-preparatory school with 631 students in grades 7–12. Its 49-acre (200,000 m 2) campus is located in Ladue, Missouri (US), a suburb of St. Louis. Founded in 1923, it is named for U.S. naturalist and philosopher John Burroughs.
John Burroughs School, a college-preparatory day school in St. Louis, Missouri, brings the liberal arts model to secondary education. It offers a core curriculum that supports a broad base of knowledge and skills in the humanities; STEM; the arts; athletics, health and wellness; global awareness and cultural competency; and service and ...
Founded in 1923, Burroughs is a coeducational, college preparatory day school for grades 7-12. Faculty, parents/guardians, and students share a commitment to a liberal arts education which strikes a balance of emphasis among academics, arts, athletics and activities.
John Burroughs School ranks within the top 20% of private schools in Missouri. Serving 660 students in grades 7-12, this school is located in Saint Louis, MO.
Founded in 1923, John Burroughs School is a coeducational, college preparatory day school nestled in the heart of St. Louis, Missouri. Serving grades 7 through 12, our institution embodies a commitment to a liberal arts education that encompasses a rich blend of academics, arts, athletics, and community engagement.
John Burroughs School uses the Standard Application Online (SAO). To learn more about using the SAO and begin your application, click here.
Burroughs is an independent, college preparatory school (grades 7-12). Fifteen seniors in the Class of 2024 are National Merit semifinalists. A core curriculum in humanities and STEM is balanced by opportunities in athletics and in the fine, practical, and performing arts.
In the current school year, 64% of our students are engaged in the fine arts (painting, drawing, sculpture, ceramics, photography, printmaking); 59% in music (chorus, jazz band, orchestra); 61% in theatre, speech, or dance; and 62% in the practical arts (web design, computer programming, robotics, computer-aided drafting, engineering ...
Thank you for your interest in Burroughs! We are currently updating our admission materials for the 2025-2026 school year; please check back in early July. In the meantime, please contact Nancy Vogt at nvogt@jburroughs.org or 314/993-4045, ext. 242, with any questions.
