Saint Louis Sudbury School

"Since being at Sudbury, I have a better relationship with my parents, myself, and the people around me. I re-learned how to learn." -- Saint Louis Sudbury School student

"Sudbury trusts students to trust themselves." -- Saint Louis Sudbury School student

"Sudbury has been truly life changing for my child. Prior to starting at Sudbury, my child was stressed and anxious nearly every day before school and having meltdowns after school many days. All of that completely changed after starting at Sudbury. Now she is so well regulated, looks forward to going to school, and her confidence and ability to self advocate have transformed." -- Saint Louis Sudbury School parent

This Give STL Day, we hope to raise $500 to support our Tuition Assistance Program. Nearly 60% of Sudbury students receive tuition assistance and the school plans to provide about $50,000 in tuition assistance in the coming school year. Will you help us reach our goal with a minimum donation of just $10? Thank you for your generosity!

Your contribution helps ensure that students throughout the St. Louis region have access to a unique educational choice—one that prioritizes young people’s well being, intrinsic motivation, happiness, communication and decision making skills, and ability to adapt to a changing world.

Are you ready for a school where young people experience the freedom of childhood, learn what brings them joy in life, practice navigating the messiness and love of a mindful community, and have the time and space to pursue interests that are meaningful and memorable? This is Saint Louis Sudbury School! 

Based on and inspired by the original Sudbury model school (Sudbury Valley School in Framingham, MA) which was founded in 1968, Saint Louis Sudbury School believes that humans are born curious and learn best when we initiate our own learning. We offer fully Self-Directed Education for students age 5-18. With no coercive curriculum, homework, grades, or tests, Saint Louis Sudbury School students have the freedom, space, and time to pursue their interests, discover who they are, and develop life-long communication and decision making skills. All of this freedom to learn and to be is bounded by school rules and policies developed and maintained by the entire community. Young people and adults help run the school together!

At Saint Louis Sudbury School, life is learning and learning is life. 

We rely on volunteers, board members, young people, and partner organizations who donate their resources, time, ideas, and leadership, to keep this unique learning community thriving and open to a diverse group of families. We are deeply grateful for your support!

"Sudbury has given me the space to find my real self." -- Saint Louis Sudbury School student

Saint Louis Sudbury School is a 501(c)(3) Public Charity

EIN: 36-4935871

Our school is located inside Intersect Arts Center, 3636 Texas Ave, St. Louis, MO 63118

About Saint Louis Sudbury School: We believe that children are born with the drive and skills to create a meaningful and successful life and learn best when given the opportunity to initiate and develop learning on their own. Within a self-governing democracy, our school community protects, respects, and trusts the autonomy of young people. Saint Louis Sudbury School students are life-learners, exploring the world on their own terms: no curriculum, no grades, no tests.

We are located in the Gravois Park neighborhood of South City.

https://stlsudbury.org/