The average private preschool acceptance rate in Missouri is 83% per year (2025-26).
The most selective school in Missouri is Visitation Inter-parish School, with an acceptance rate of 20%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 20%
90%
Avg. Acceptance Rate: 63%
Most Selective Private Preschools in Missouri (2025-26)
School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Acceptance Rate: 20%
Grades: PK-8
105 North Coffey Street
Vienna, MO 65582
(573) 422-3375
Vienna, MO 65582
(573) 422-3375
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
Immanuel Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-7
300 1st St N
Rosebud, MO 63091
(573) 764-3495
Rosebud, MO 63091
(573) 764-3495
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
Lake West Christian Academy
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-12
17178 N State Highway 5
Sunrise Beach, MO 65079
(573) 374-1500
Sunrise Beach, MO 65079
(573) 374-1500
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-6
12660 Conway Road
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 434-5877
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 434-5877
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
St. Mary Continuation School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-5
330 North Main Street
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 667-7517
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 667-7517
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Acceptance Rate: 28%
Grades: PK-6
4175 N Kingshighway Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63115
(314) 382-0085
Saint Louis, MO 63115
(314) 382-0085
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Acceptance Rate: 28%
Grades: PK-12
3401 Newman Rd
Joplin, MO 64801
(417) 781-5124
Joplin, MO 64801
(417) 781-5124
Rank: #88.
Barstow School
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Acceptance Rate: 30%
Grades: NS-12
11511 State Line Rd
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 942-4054
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 942-4054
Rank: #99.
A Growing Place Montessori School
Montessori School
Acceptance Rate: 40%
Grades: PK-K
7001 Forsyth Boulevard
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(131) 435-1854
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(131) 435-1854
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: NS-6
12928 Ladue Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 434-4349
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 434-4349
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
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All-girls (Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-12
10801 Conway Road
Saint Louis, MO 63131
(314) 432-2021
Saint Louis, MO 63131
(314) 432-2021
Rank: #1212.
Acceptance Rate: 53%
Grades: PK-12
101 North Warson Road
Saint Louis, MO 63124
(314) 995-7367
Saint Louis, MO 63124
(314) 995-7367
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
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Special Program Emphasis
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: NS-6
5209 Waterman Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 361-6411
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 361-6411
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
St. Patrick School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: PK-8
701 S Church St
Wentzville, MO 63385
(636) 332-9913
Wentzville, MO 63385
(636) 332-9913
Rank: #1515.
Acceptance Rate: 65%
Grades: PK-8
4041 Main St
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 931-8614
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 931-8614
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-8
15800 Manchester Road
Ballwin, MO 63011
(636) 779-2325
Ballwin, MO 63011
(636) 779-2325
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-11
723 Horine Rd
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-9664
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-9664
Rank: #18 - 2118. - 21.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-K
8390 Latty Ave
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 524-4272
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 524-4272
Rank: #18 - 2118. - 21.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: NS-6
700 S Hanley Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 727-4535
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 727-4535
Rank: #18 - 2118. - 21.
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Montessori School
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: NS-3
1515 S. National Ave.
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 631-4590
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 631-4590
Rank: #18 - 2118. - 21.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-8
10015 Lance Dr
Saint Louis, MO 63137
(314) 867-6564
Saint Louis, MO 63137
(314) 867-6564
Rank: #22 - 2422. - 24.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-K
11430 Wornall Rd
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 942-5567
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 942-5567
Rank: #22 - 2422. - 24.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-12
200 Acorn Dr
Saint Robert, MO 65584
(573) 336-5972
Saint Robert, MO 65584
(573) 336-5972
Rank: #22 - 2422. - 24.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-6
400 De Mun Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 725-4999
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 725-4999
Rank: #25 - 3225. - 32.
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: NS-12
1100 White Road
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 469-6622
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 469-6622
Rank: #25 - 3225. - 32.
Heart Of America Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: NS-12
7600 Blue Ridge
Kansas City, MO 64138
(816) 356-6380
Kansas City, MO 64138
(816) 356-6380
Rank: #25 - 3225. - 32.
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-12
7019 North Cherry Street
Kansas City, MO 64118
(816) 436-6228
Kansas City, MO 64118
(816) 436-6228
Rank: #25 - 3225. - 32.
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: NS-12
400 W 51st St
Kansas City, MO 64112
(816) 936-1200
Kansas City, MO 64112
(816) 936-1200
Rank: #25 - 3225. - 32.
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-8
8623 Church Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63147
(314) 388-0300
Saint Louis, MO 63147
(314) 388-0300
Rank: #25 - 3225. - 32.
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: NS-6
1515 Bennett Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 821-6270
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 821-6270
Rank: #25 - 3225. - 32.
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-8
7206 Saint Martins Blvd
Jefferson City, MO 65109
(573) 893-3519
Jefferson City, MO 65109
(573) 893-3519
Rank: #25 - 3225. - 32.
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-8
4110 Mcclay Rd
Saint Charles, MO 63304
(636) 441-4835
Saint Charles, MO 63304
(636) 441-4835
Rank: #3333.
Acceptance Rate: 87%
Grades: PK-12
3304 South Cox Ave
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 887-9848
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 887-9848
Rank: #3434.
Acceptance Rate: 89%
Grades: PK-12
11050 North Warson Road
Saint Louis, MO 63114
(314) 429-7070
Saint Louis, MO 63114
(314) 429-7070
Rank: #35 - 4835. - 48.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: NS-8
14000 Ladue Road
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 469-7150
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 469-7150
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Missouri average private preschools acceptance rate?
The Missouri average private preschools acceptance rate is 83% for 2025-26.
What are the most selective private preschools in Missouri?
The top ranked private preschools in Missouri include Visitation Inter-parish School, Immanuel Lutheran School and Lake West Christian Academy.
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