For the 2025 school year, there are 5 alternative private preschools serving 319 students in Missouri.
The top ranked alternative private preschool in Missouri is The Summit Preparatory School.
40% of alternative private preschools in Missouri are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Top Ranked Missouri Alternative Private Preschools (2025)
School
Location
Grades
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
202 E. Walnut Lawn St.
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 869-8077
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 869-8077
Grades: PK-12
| 171 students
H.f. Epstein Hebrew Academy
Alternative School (Jewish)
8645 Old Bonhomme Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63132
(314) 994-7856
Saint Louis, MO 63132
(314) 994-7856
Grades: PK-8
| 75 students
Immanuel Lutheran Preschool & Kindergarten
Alternative School (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1001 Immanuel Dr
Boonville, MO 65233
(660) 882-2208
Boonville, MO 65233
(660) 882-2208
Grades: PK-K
| 59 students
Synergy Children's Center
Alternative School
1441 Ne Englewood Rd
Kansas City, MO 64118
(816) 741-8700
Kansas City, MO 64118
(816) 741-8700
Grades: PK-5
| 14 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative private preschools in Missouri?
The top ranked alternative private preschools in Missouri is The Summit Preparatory School.
How many alternative private preschools are located in Missouri?
5 alternative private preschools are located in Missouri.
How diverse are alternative private preschools in Missouri?
Missouri alternative private preschools are approximately 20% minority students, which is higher than the Missouri private school average of 18%.
What percentage of alternative private preschools are religiously affiliated in Missouri?
40% of alternative private preschools in Missouri are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
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