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
6235 Wydown Boulevard
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 726-4542
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 726-4542
Grades: NS-6
| 385 students
632 E Hwy N
Wentzville, MO 63385
(636) 639-9887
Wentzville, MO 63385
(636) 639-9887
Grades: NS-8
| 548 students
17780 Mueller Road
Wildwood, MO 63038
(636) 324-7220
Wildwood, MO 63038
(636) 324-7220
Grades: NS-12
| 333 students
Outreach Christian Education![Outreach Christian Education Photo]( "Outreach Christian Education Photo")
(Christian)
2900 NE Cates Street
Kansas City, MO 64117
(816) 455-5575
Kansas City, MO 64117
(816) 455-5575
Grades: NS-12
| 279 students
15800 Manchester Road
Ballwin, MO 63011
(636) 779-2325
Ballwin, MO 63011
(636) 779-2325
Grades: NS-8
| 307 students
1500 SW Jefferson
Lees Summit, MO 64081
(816) 525-1480
Lees Summit, MO 64081
(816) 525-1480
Grades: NS-12
| 1,257 students
7825 Big Bend Blvd.
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 962-9355
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
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
Ballwin, MO 63011
(636) 394-8986
Grades: PK-12
| 333 students
5 Mcmenamy Rd
Saint Peters, MO 63376
(636) 397-1440
Saint Peters, MO 63376
(636) 397-1440
Grades: PK-8
| 210 students
436B Valley School Drive
Valley Park, MO 63088
(636) 225-5485
Valley Park, MO 63088
(636) 225-5485
Grades: PK-12
| 17 students
8390 Latty Ave
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 524-4272
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
Saint Louis, MO 63128
(314) 487-6520
Grades: NS-8
| 309 students
Calvary Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
7500 Oak St
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 595-4020
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.]( "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
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 977-0130
Grades: PK-4
| 42 students
14000 Ladue Road
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 469-7150
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 469-7150
Grades: NS-6
| n/a students
Child Of God Lutheran School![Child Of God Lutheran School Photo]( "Child Of God Lutheran School Photo")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
650 Salt Lick Rd
Saint Peters, MO 63376
(636) 970-7080
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
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 961-6595
Grades: PK-4
| 290 students
110 W Woodbine Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 822-7774
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 822-7774
Grades: NS-8
| 735 students
3300 S Providence Rd
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 874-2325
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 874-2325
Grades: NS-8
| 334 students
4600 Christian Fellowship Rd
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 445-8565
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 445-8565
Grades: PK-12
| 478 students
Christian School District![Christian School District Photo]( "Christian School District Photo")
(Christian)
1145 Tom Ginnever Ave
O Fallon, MO 63366
(636) 978-1680
O Fallon, MO 63366
(636) 978-1680
Grades: PK-12
| 546 students
Clay-Platte Montessori School![Clay-Platte Montessori School Photo]( "Clay-Platte Montessori School Photo")
Montessori School
5901 NW Waukomis Drive
Kansas City, MO 64151
(816) 741-6940
Kansas City, MO 64151
(816) 741-6940
Grades: NS-12
| 129 students
1801 N Stadium Blvd
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 777-9250
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 777-9250
Grades: PK-12
| 400 students
Englewood Christian Academy
(Assembly of God)
10628 E Winner Road
Independence, MO 64052
(816) 254-8313
Independence, MO 64052
(816) 254-8313
Grades: PK-12
| 323 students
Faith Christian Academy![Faith Christian Academy Photo - The seven liberal arts.]( "Faith Christian Academy Photo - The seven liberal arts.")
(Christian)
4330 NW Cookingham Dr.
Kansas City, MO 64164
(816) 455-3513
Kansas City, MO 64164
(816) 455-3513
Grades: PK-12
| 411 students
8750 Veterans Memorial Pkwy
O Fallon, MO 63366
(636) 272-3220
O Fallon, MO 63366
(636) 272-3220
Grades: PK-6
| 277 students
10015 Lance Dr
Saint Louis, MO 63137
(314) 867-6564
Saint Louis, MO 63137
(314) 867-6564
Grades: PK-8
| 185 students
4248 Green Park Road
Saint Louis, MO 63125
(314) 544-4248
Saint Louis, MO 63125
(314) 544-4248
Grades: NS-8
| 285 students
4300 N Corrington Ave
Kansas City, MO 64117
(816) 455-2847
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%.
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