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Principia School Recognized Among Niche Best Schools for 2026

Principia School has once again been nationally recognized as one of the Best Schools in Missouri by Niche, the country’s leading college and school search platform. Niche has ranked Principia School as the No. 1 Best Christian High Schools in Missouri and St. Louis, and No. 1 Best Christian K-12 Schools in Missouri and St. Louis. Principia also ranked as No. 2 Best Boarding High Schools in Missouri and St. Louis, and No. 4 Best Private K-12 Schools in St. Louis.

Terry Grigsby Announced as New Head of School at Principia

Principia School is pleased to announce Terry Grigsby as its new Head of School. A Principia alumnus and retired U.S. Navy Commander, Mr. Grigsby brings 20 years of distinguished experience, most recently as Principia’s Assistant Head of School for Enrollment Management & Residential Life. His leadership advances Principia’s mission to cultivate character, academic excellence, and spiritual growth for students in Pre-K through grade 12.

Free Public BioBlitz Event for All Ages on May 2-3

Join us for an exploration of our 360-acre campus with scientists from the Saint Louis Zoo and Missouri Department of Conservation. This free, family-friendly event invites the community to experience two days of nature, discovery, and fun, featuring activities such as hayrides, s’mores and snacks, stargazing, bird watching, bat netting, insect discovery, and more. For more information, visit: https://www.principiaschool.org/bioblitz.   

Maty Mauk Announced as New Head Football Coach at Principia

Principia School is excited to announce the hiring of Maty Mauk as its new Head Football Coach. A former record-setting quarterback, Coach Mauk brings extensive experience and a bold vision for the future of Principia football.  

Principia Recognized Among Best Schools in America

Principia School announced it has once again been recognized among the Best Schools in America by Niche, including No. 1 Best Christian High School in Missouri and St. Louis and No. 3 Best Private K-12 School in St. Louis. 

Free Public BioBlitz Event May 3–4 for All Ages

Principia School today announced its fifth-annual BioBlitz event taking place May 3-4, 2024, on Principia School’s Town and Country campus. The event is open to the public and free for all to attend with hayrides, s’mores and snacks, stargazing, bird watching, bat netting, insect discovery, plein-air painting, and more.

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Principia School in the News

Sports Illustrated: Missouri Boys Basketball Preseason Top 25 RankingsThe Panthers are the undisputed top team in Missouri heading into the new season. A group who will play a national schedule and challenge themselves as upperclassmen ...

Ladue News: Principia is helping students grow with purpose - Ladue NewsPrincipia is a faith-based school grounded in the teachings of Christian Science—a Bible-based religion—and welcomes families of all faith backgrounds ...

Town & Style: Learn and GrowDuring our school days, most of us just listened to lectures and memorized facts and figures. That approach to lessons is foreign to the students of Principia School. Rote learning has been left in the past to focus on an innovative approach to education and character formation ...

St. Louis Business Journal: Teen DJ turns passion into nonprofitA St. Louis teenager's journey from basement DJ to nonprofit founder is inspiring the next generation of musicians and entrepreneurs in unexpected ways ...

Sports Illustrated: Missouri Star Quentin Coleman Commits to Wake Forest — and Honors the Father Who Built His GritPrincipia senior guard Quentin Coleman has his college commitment announcement streamed live on YouTube on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at The Principia ...

Sports Illustrated: Iowa Loses Out on 2026 Four-Star Guard - Sports IllustratedColeman's decision to transfer to The Principia High School was exactly ... Jordon is an accomplished writer covering the NFL, MLB, and college football.

KSDK: Quentin Coleman chooses Wake Forest | ksdk.comQuentin Coleman, the senior guard from Principia, exploded on the summer circuit. He got 20 offers and made one of those colleges quite happy.

West Newsmagazine: Student mural celebrating 75 years of Town & CountryThe city planned for the project to take place over the course of a full school year. The Town & Country Parks and Trails Commission members met with students four times over the year to give them feedback on each stage of the process ...