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Most Selective Private Preschools in Missouri

The average private preschool acceptance rate in Missouri is 85% per year (2026).
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: 69%

Most Selective Private Preschools in Missouri (2026)

School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Visitation Inter-parish School
(Catholic)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 20%
Grades: PK-8
105 North Coffey Street
Vienna, MO 65582
(573) 422-3375
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Lake West Christian Academy
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-12
17178 N State Highway 5
Sunrise Beach, MO 65079
(573) 374-1500
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Rossman School
Rossman School Photo
(27)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-6
12660 Conway Road
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 434-5877
Rank: #44.
City Academy
City Academy Photo
Acceptance Rate: 28%
Grades: PK-6
4175 N Kingshighway Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63115
(314) 382-0085
Rank: #55.
Barstow School
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 30%
Grades: NS-12
11511 State Line Rd
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 942-4054
Rank: #66.
A Growing Place Montessori School
Montessori School
Acceptance Rate: 40%
Grades: PK-K
7001 Forsyth Boulevard
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(131) 435-1854
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Kirk Day School
Kirk Day School Photo
(Christian)
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: NS-6
12928 Ladue Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 434-4349
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Villa Duchesne School
Villa Duchesne School Photo - Villa Duchesne Upper School (Girls, grades 7-12)
All-girls (Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-12
10801 Conway Road
Saint Louis, MO 63131
(314) 432-2021
Rank: #99.
MICDS (Mary Institute and St. Louis Country Day School)
MICDS (Mary Institute and St. Louis Country Day School) Photo
(3)
Acceptance Rate: 53%
Grades: PK-12
101 North Warson Road
Saint Louis, MO 63124
(314) 995-7367
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
New City School
New City School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: NS-6
5209 Waterman Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 361-6411
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
St. Patrick School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: PK-8
701 S Church St
Wentzville, MO 63385
(636) 332-9913
Rank: #1212.
St. Paul's Episcopal Day School
St. Paul's Episcopal Day School Photo - St. Paul's encourages social-emotional growth, character development, and leadership in all of our students as we provide one of the top academic educations in Kansas City.
(Episcopal)
(10)
Acceptance Rate: 65%
Grades: PK-8
4041 Main St
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 931-8614
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
St. John School: A Personalized Learning Academy
St. John School: A Personalized Learning Academy Photo - In addition to offering highly-rated curriculum, we endeavor to equip our students with real-life success skills such as communication, collaboration, and self-regulation, while progressing along a learning path tailored to their learning style.
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(6)
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-8
15800 Manchester Road
Ballwin, MO 63011
(636) 779-2325
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Twin City Christian Academy
Twin City Christian Academy Photo
(Baptist)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-11
723 Horine Rd
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-9664
Rank: #15 - 1815. - 18.
Asa Christian Academy
Asa Christian Academy Photo - Welcome To ASA
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-K
8390 Latty Ave
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 524-4272
Rank: #15 - 1815. - 18.
Central Christian School
Central Christian School Photo
(Presbyterian)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: NS-6
700 S Hanley Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 727-4535
Rank: #15 - 1815. - 18.
Discovery Garden Montessori
Discovery Garden Montessori Photo - Grace & Courtesy Lessons provided to all students. We help students identify emotions and provide tools to regulate them.
Montessori School
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: NS-3
1515 S. National Ave.
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 631-4590
Rank: #15 - 1815. - 18.
Grace Chapel Lutheran School
Grace Chapel Lutheran School Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-8
10015 Lance Dr
Saint Louis, MO 63137
(314) 867-6564
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Alpha Montessori School
Alpha Montessori School Photo - Sensorial
Montessori School
(4)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-K
11430 Wornall Rd
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 942-5567
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Maranatha Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-12
200 Acorn Dr
Saint Robert, MO 65584
(573) 336-5972
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
The Wilson School
The Wilson School Photo - Since 1913, The Wilson School has excelled in reaching every student. Children thrive in deliberately small classes, with two full-time teachers in every grade. Wilson`s size, community, and innovation mean we can offer an excellent education, no matter the circumstances.
(5)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-6
400 De Mun Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 725-4999
Rank: #22 - 2922. - 29.
The Fulton School
The Fulton School Photo - Our Montessori classrooms give students a one-of-a-kind, hands-on experience.
Montessori School
(12)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: NS-12
1100 White Road
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 469-6622
Rank: #22 - 2922. - 29.
Heart Of America Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: NS-12
7600 Blue Ridge
Kansas City, MO 64138
(816) 356-6380
Rank: #22 - 2922. - 29.
Oakhill Day School
Oakhill Day School Photo
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-8
7019 North Cherry Street
Kansas City, MO 64118
(816) 436-6228
Rank: #22 - 2922. - 29.
Pembroke Hill School
Pembroke Hill School Photo
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: NS-12
400 W 51st St
Kansas City, MO 64112
(816) 936-1200
Rank: #22 - 2922. - 29.
River Roads Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-8
8623 Church Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63147
(314) 388-0300
Rank: #22 - 2922. - 29.
Rohan Woods School
Rohan Woods School Photo - Our Early Childhood class (Age 2) watches as Ms. Sullivan creates the colors in the book they are reading-- MOUSE PAINT. "It was magic, one little kiddo said as red and blue made purple!"
(8)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: NS-6
1515 Bennett Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 821-6270
Rank: #22 - 2922. - 29.
St. Martin Elementary School
(Catholic)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-8
7206 Saint Martins Blvd
Jefferson City, MO 65109
(573) 893-3519
Rank: #22 - 2922. - 29.
Sts Joachim & Ann School
(Catholic)
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-8
4110 Mcclay Rd
Saint Charles, MO 63304
(636) 441-4835
Rank: #3030.
New Covenant Academy
New Covenant Academy Photo - Academic Excellence from start to finish including dual credit courses in high school. This picture is a dual credit Anatomy and Physiology class.
(Christian)
(7)
Acceptance Rate: 87%
Grades: PK-12
3304 South Cox Ave
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 887-9848
Rank: #3131.
Christian Academy Of Greater St. Louis
Christian Academy Of Greater St. Louis Photo
(Church of Christ)
(8)
Acceptance Rate: 89%
Grades: PK-12
11050 North Warson Road
Saint Louis, MO 63114
(314) 429-7070
Rank: #32 - 4532. - 45.
Chesterfield Montessori School
Chesterfield Montessori School Photo - Exterior
Montessori School
(7)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: NS-8
14000 Ladue Road
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 469-7150
Rank: #32 - 4532. - 45.
Child Of God Lutheran School
Child Of God Lutheran School Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: NS-8
650 Salt Lick Rd
Saint Peters, MO 63376
(636) 970-7080
Rank: #32 - 4532. - 45.
Christian Fellowship School
Christian Fellowship School Photo - One of our favorite traditions is the elementary Christmas program.
(Christian)
(7)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
4600 Christian Fellowship Rd
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 445-8565
Rank: #32 - 4532. - 45.
The Freedom School
The Freedom School Photo - To love one another.
(Presbyterian)
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-8
1483 82nd Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63132
(314) 432-7396
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Missouri average private preschools acceptance rate?
The Missouri average private preschools acceptance rate is 85% for 2026.
What are the most selective private preschools in Missouri?
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