Kirkwood Early Childhood Center

Kirkwood Early Childhood Center in Saint Louis, MO, enrolls 225 students in pre–kindergarten through kindergarten in an urban early childhood program.
The school operates as a nonsectarian, co–ed early learning program with one teacher and a student–teacher ratio of 225:1.
The center serves a diverse student body with 12% of students representing students of color.
Kirkwood Early Childhood Center is located near several other private schools in Saint Louis, including Kirkwood Children's House and Ursuline Academy.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 225 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

Student Body

Total Students
225 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
12%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Kirkwood Early Childhood Center often compared to?
Kirkwood Early Childhood Center is often viewed alongside schools like Kirkwood Children's House by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Kirkwood Early Childhood Center?
The application deadline for Kirkwood Early Childhood Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 225 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Saint Louis, MO is $17,189 for elementary schools and $21,240 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Saint Louis, MO is 81% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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