Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School delivers a rigorous liberal arts college preparatory curriculum in a supportive and nurturing environment.
Take a TourThomas Jefferson Independent Day School is accredited by the Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS)and holds membership in the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC); Duke University's Talent Identification Program (Duke TIP); Educational Records Bureau (ERB); National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP); Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA—state activities association); National Honor Society, and the Ozark 7 Conference.
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TJ graduates accepted to 4-year colleges
$5.1 million +
Merit-based scholarships offered to Class of 2018
28.5
Average ACT score for the most recent five graduating classes
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Congratulations to the four Thomas Jefferson students who earned perfect scores of 36 on the ACT this year. Seniors Phoenix Wade, Samantha Seto, Nat Curtis, and Junior Emalee Ro all earned the top composite score […]
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TJ rose this year to the #4 ranking in the Missouri K-12 Private Schools category at Niche for 2023, based on data through the end of the 2021-2022 school year. Niche, the go-to school […]
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Congratulations to Seniors Nat Curtis, Nico Carlson, Ryken Garren, and Phoenix Wade for earning distinction as a National Merit Scholarship Program semifinalists. These TJ Seniors are among 16,000 nationally to be selected as semifinalists. The […]
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TJ STUDENTS EARN NATIONAL RECOGNITION FOR AP EXAM SUCCESS Congratulations to the 30 Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School students who were recognized for exceptional performance on Advanced Placement exams this year. The AP Program recognizes […]
“Since 1993, TJ has proven its value and purpose, providing opportunities for countless students whose lives were forever changed by our mission.”
Laura McDonald