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Top 20 Best Missouri Private Daycares & Preschools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 442 private daycares & preschools serving 77,195 students in Missouri.
The top ranked private daycares & preschools in Missouri include Barstow School, Immanuel Lutheran School-Wentzville, and Principia School.
The average tuition cost is $9,295, which is lower than the Missouri average tuition cost of $11,358.
71% of private daycares & preschools in Missouri are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian). Learn more about how daycare centers and preschools work.

Top Ranked Missouri Private Daycares & Preschools (2024-25)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Forsyth School
Forsyth School Photo
(5)
6235 Wydown Boulevard
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 726-4542
Grades: NS-6
| 385 students
Immanuel Lutheran School-Wentzville
Immanuel Lutheran School-Wentzville Photo - Immanuel Lutheran School-Wentzville, MO
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(2)
632 E Hwy N
Wentzville, MO 63385
(636) 639-9887
Grades: NS-8
| 548 students
Living Water Academy
Living Water Academy Photo - LWA participates in the annual See You at the Pole gathering every fourth Wednesday in September to pray and praise our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
(Christian)
(2)
17780 Mueller Road
Wildwood, MO 63038
(636) 324-7220
Grades: NS-12
| 333 students
Outreach Christian Education
Outreach Christian Education Photo
(Christian)
2900 NE Cates Street
Kansas City, MO 64117
(816) 455-5575
Grades: NS-12
| 279 students
Principia School
Principia School Photo
13201 Clayton Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63131
(314) 434-2100
Grades: PK-12
| 477 students
St. John School: A Personalized Learning Academy
St. John School: A Personalized Learning Academy Photo - Cultivating the confident learners and leaders our world is hungry for
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(6)
15800 Manchester Road
Ballwin, MO 63011
(636) 779-2325
Grades: NS-8
| 307 students
Summit Christian Academy
Summit Christian Academy Photo - Summit Christian Academy is an independent, nondenominational Christian school located in the Kansas City, Missouri, area serving 1250 students from preschool through 12th grade. Summit Christian Academy is fully accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International and AdvancED.Our mission is to inspire students to achieve their God-given potential through excellent academics and Christian training in a compassionate environment.
(Christian)
(3)
1500 SW Jefferson
Lees Summit, MO 64081
(816) 525-1480
Grades: NS-12
| 1,257 students
The College School
The College School Photo
Alternative School
(8)
7825 Big Bend Blvd.
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 962-9355
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
A Growing Place Montessori School
Montessori School
7001 Forsyth Boulevard
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(131) 435-1854
Grades: PK-K
| 15 students
Al-salam Day School
(Islamic)
519 Weidman Rd
Ballwin, MO 63011
(636) 394-8986
Grades: PK-12
| 333 students
All Saints School
All Saints School Photo - Grandparents and students celebrate together at Mass.
(Catholic)
(2)
5 Mcmenamy Rd
Saint Peters, MO 63376
(636) 397-1440
Grades: PK-8
| 210 students
Apprende Private School
Apprende Private School Photo - Apprende Private School "the learning advantage since 1981"
(3)
436B Valley School Drive
Valley Park, MO 63088
(636) 225-5485
Grades: PK-12
| 17 students
Asa Christian Academy
Asa Christian Academy Photo - Welcome To ASA
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
(2)
8390 Latty Ave
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 524-4272
Grades: PK-K
| 95 students
Assumption Parish School
(Catholic)
4709 Mattis Road
Saint Louis, MO 63128
(314) 487-6520
Grades: NS-8
| 309 students
Assumption School
Assumption School Photo
(Catholic)
203 W 3rd St
O Fallon, MO 63366
(636) 240-4474
Grades: PK-8
| 431 students
Barstow School
11511 State Line Rd
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 942-4054
Grades: NS-12
| 614 students
Calvary Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
7500 Oak St
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 595-4020
Grades: PK-8
| 412 students
Central Institute For The Deaf
Central Institute For The Deaf Photo - CID audiologists evaluate hearing and fit babies with hearing aids.
Special Education School
825 South Taylor Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 977-0130
Grades: PK-4
| 42 students
Chesterfield Montessori School
Chesterfield Montessori School Photo - Exterior
Montessori School
(7)
14000 Ladue Road
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 469-7150
Grades: NS-6
| n/a students
Child Of God Lutheran School
Child Of God Lutheran School Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
650 Salt Lick Rd
Saint Peters, MO 63376
(636) 970-7080
Grades: NS-8
| 300 students
Christ Community Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
8749 Watson Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 961-6595
Grades: PK-4
| 290 students
Christ Community Lutheran School
Christ Community Lutheran School Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(1)
110 W Woodbine Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 822-7774
Grades: NS-8
| 735 students
Christian Chapel Academy
Christian Chapel Academy Photo - We LOVE our teachers!
(Disciples of Christ)
(1)
3300 S Providence Rd
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 874-2325
Grades: NS-8
| 334 students
Christian Fellowship School
Christian Fellowship School Photo - One of our favorite traditions is the elementary Christmas program.
(Christian)
(7)
4600 Christian Fellowship Rd
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 445-8565
Grades: PK-12
| 478 students
Christian School District
Christian School District Photo
(Christian)
1145 Tom Ginnever Ave
O Fallon, MO 63366
(636) 978-1680
Grades: PK-12
| 546 students
City Academy
City Academy Photo
4175 N Kingshighway Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63115
(314) 382-0085
Grades: PK-6
| 242 students
Clay-Platte Montessori School
Clay-Platte Montessori School Photo
Montessori School
5901 NW Waukomis Drive
Kansas City, MO 64151
(816) 741-6940
Grades: NS-12
| 129 students
Columbia Independent School
Columbia Independent School Photo - Columbia Independent School is a JK-12th grade college preparatory school with enrollment of almost 400 students. We look forward to having your child become a CIS Lion!
(3)
1801 N Stadium Blvd
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 777-9250
Grades: PK-12
| 400 students
Community School
Community School Photo
(6)
900 Lay Road
Saint Louis, MO 63124
(314) 991-0005
Grades: PK-6
| 350 students
Englewood Christian Academy
(Assembly of God)
10628 E Winner Road
Independence, MO 64052
(816) 254-8313
Grades: PK-12
| 323 students
Faith Christian Academy
Faith Christian Academy Photo - The seven liberal arts.
(Christian)
4330 NW Cookingham Dr.
Kansas City, MO 64164
(816) 455-3513
Grades: PK-12
| 411 students
First Baptist Christian Academy
(Baptist)
(2)
8750 Veterans Memorial Pkwy
O Fallon, MO 63366
(636) 272-3220
Grades: PK-6
| 277 students
Grace Chapel Lutheran School
Grace Chapel Lutheran School Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(1)
10015 Lance Dr
Saint Louis, MO 63137
(314) 867-6564
Grades: PK-8
| 185 students
Green Park Lutheran School
Green Park Lutheran School Photo - ACCOMPLISHED St. Louis Science Fair is an initiative of the Academy of Science and sponsored by Monsanto and SunEdison. Spring 2014 there were over 2,500 top projects, representing 230 schools. 40 GP students progressed on to St. Louis Science Fair. The results? 22 Blue Ribbon 1st Place, 13 Red Ribbon 2nd Place, 5 Green Ribbon 3rd Place.
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(2)
4248 Green Park Road
Saint Louis, MO 63125
(314) 544-4248
Grades: NS-8
| 285 students
Harvest Christian School
(Pentecostal)
(1)
4300 N Corrington Ave
Kansas City, MO 64117
(816) 455-2847
Grades: PK-8
| 77 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private daycares & preschools in Missouri?
The top ranked private daycares & preschools in Missouri include Barstow School, Immanuel Lutheran School-Wentzville, and Principia School.
How many private daycares & preschools are located in Missouri?
442 private daycares & preschools are located in Missouri.
How much do private daycares & preschools cost in Missouri?
The average tuition cost is $9,295, which is lower than the Missouri private school average tuition cost of $11,358.
How diverse are private daycares & preschools in Missouri?
Missouri private daycares & preschools are approximately 18% minority students, which is lower than the Missouri private school average of 21%.
What percentage of private daycares & preschools are religiously affiliated in Missouri?
71% of private daycares & preschools in Missouri are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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