Public Schools in Florissant
Florissant is served by two award-winning public school districts for children in preschool through grade 12. These are Ferguson-Florissant School District, and Hazelwood School District.
Those living in the Ferguson-Florissant school district have the option to attend the highly acclaimed STEAM Academy as well which is for students in Middle School and High School. Conveniently located just 5 minutes from Old Town Florissant, STEAM Academy’s accelerated pace and real-world approach to education has earned it the title of 2nd highest ranked Middle School in all of Missouri.
For Career and Technical Education, North Tech High School works with a variety of business and industry partners that provide students with experience before graduation.
Private Schools in Florissant
Florissant is served by eight private or parochial schools for children in preschool through grade 12. These include North County Christian School, Sacred Heart Catholic School, All Saints Academy at St. Norbert, Gateway Legacy Christian Academy, Grace Christian Academy, St. Ferdinand School, and Atonement Lutheran School.
Local Education Opportunities
The Augustine Institute
The Augustine Institute equips Catholics through academic and parish programs, fostering intellectual, spiritual, and pastoral formation for the New Evangelization.
Lindenwood University
Based in neighboring St. Charles, the university offers graduate and undergraduate degrees, along with a choice of 48 satellite campuses for students, including a campus in Florissant.
St. Louis Community College
This well-regarded community college provides associate degrees and is conveniently located just minutes from Florissant.
University of Missouri-St. Louis
This public research university offers bachelors, masters, and doctoral programs in the St. Louis area. Just minutes from Florissant.
Saint Louis University
This Private Jesuit University offers close to 100 undergraduate programs and nearly 80 baccalaureate programs.
NATIONALLY-RECOGNIZED REGIONAL UNIVERSITIES
Florissant benefits from its proximity to some of the nation’s premier schools, as rated in several national publications. Forbes magazine recently ranked Metro St. Louis as #12 in the nation for America’s best colleges. All of the metro-area institutions listed here also feature prominently in US News & World Report’s college rankings at both the graduate and undergraduate levels.
MISSOURI UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
One of the Midwest’s top engineering schools and located in Rolla, Missouri S&T offers undergraduate and graduate degrees.
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI–COLUMBIA
Centrally-located 120 miles west of Florissant, this public research university grants a significant percentage of the state of Missouri bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees.
Harris-Stowe State University
Harris-Stowe State University provides educational opportunities for individuals seeking a rich and engaging academic experience. We offer programs designed to nurture intellectual curiosity and build authentic skills that prepare our students for success in a diverse society.
MISSOURI BAPTIST UNIVERSITY
MBU puts students on a path to success by stressing the importance of study and service. Every student walks onto campus with potential. MBU is more than a flourishing liberal arts university. It is a place where students shine on.
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY EDWARDSVILLE
Located in Edwardsville, Illinois (about 20 miles northeast of St. Louis), this public university awards degrees in undergraduate and graduate programs.
WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY IN ST. LOUIS
One of the nation’s leading educational institutions, this private research university offers graduate and undergraduate degrees that encompass a broad range of academic fields.
WEBSTER UNIVERSITY
Providing undergraduate and graduate degrees, this private university is located in Webster Groves, a St. Louis suburb.
MARYVILLE UNIVERSITY
Maryville University is a nationally recognized private institution located just 20 miles from Florissant, Missouri. Maryville offers a comprehensive and innovative education focused on student learning, outcomes and success.
STATE-RENOWNED TRADE SCHOOLS
Florissant has in it’s midst a plethora of trade schools within 30 minutes drive time. Differing only in specialty, this group of reputable schools teach hands-on training utilizing tools and techniques of the industry.
ST. LOUIS COLLEGE OF HEALTH CAREERS
St. Louis College of Health Careers leverages decades of experience in healthcare education to develop relevant, accredited programs that equip students with the skills they need to become valuable assets in modern healthcare fields.
RANKEN TECHNICAL COLLEGE
The Ranken St. Louis campus has operated continuously in the same location for more than a century. Today, the facilities reflect that history, as well as the College’s commitment to consistently offering superior training on cutting-edge equipment.
BARNES JEWISH GOLDFARB SCHOOL OF NURSING
At Barnes Jewish, their mission is to prepare exceptional nurse leaders in an academic learner-centered environment. Their vision is to be a national academic leader in nursing education, research and scholarship.
ST. LOUIS CONSTRUCTION CAREER CENTER
The STL Construction Career Center provides education to the St. Louis community regarding the value of and the opportunities for Careers in Construction. With an emphasis on Union Construction Trades, the STL Construction Careers Center functions as a clearing house of information, resources, and support services for those entering the construction trades.
MIDWEST INSTITUTE
Offering hands on courses for careers in the medical field, Midwest Institute’s St. Louis Campus is home to numerous training and certification programs in some of the fastest growing industries in the country.
LOGAN UNIVERSITY
Leaders work with the best. As one of the nation’s leading health sciences universities, Logan partners with a number of regional and national professional and academic institutions.
BELL-BROWN MEDICAL INSTITUTE
BBMI is dedicated to empowering individuals with the knowledge and practical training needed for a successful career in the growing and rewarding fields of healthcare.
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