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Arnold Private Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private preschools serving 534 students in Arnold, MO.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Missouri private preschool average acceptance rate of 86%.
67% of private preschools in Arnold, MO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Arnold Private Preschools (2026-27)

St. John's Lutheran School Photo
St. John's Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 263 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 5
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
3511 Jeffco Blvd
Arnold, MO 63010
(636) 464-7303
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The Goddard School Photo
The Goddard School
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
3228 Miller Road
Arnold, MO 63010
(636) 296-3160
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Map of Holy Child Catholic School
Holy Child Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 271 students
Catholic
2316 Church Rd
Arnold, MO 63010
(636) 296-0055
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Arnold, MO Private School Trends (10-Year)

3
Private Schools
+50.0% (+1 school) 10-yr
534
Students
+9.4% (+46 students) 10-yr
$7,740
Avg. Tuition
+38.2% (+$2,140) 10-yr
19
Avg. Class Size
+26.7% (+4 students) 10-yr
5%
Students of Color
+25.0% (+1.0 pp) 10-yr
21:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+16.7% (+3.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Arnold)
This State (MO)
# Schools
3 Schools
430 Schools
# Students
534 Students
74,638 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Preschool

YearArnold, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
2025267193191
2024267192187
2023256186185
2022248191188
2021248188184
2020248184179
2019255188182
2018256190181
2017239194183
2016237192181
2015244193173
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% Students of Color
5%
19%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearArnold, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
20255%18%32%
20245%18%32%
20233%18%32%
20223%16%31%
20213%16%32%
20203%17%31%
20194%17%31%
20184%16%30%
20175%21%31%
20165%20%31%
20154%19%31%
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0.52
0.57

Diversity Score Trends

YearArnold, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
20250.520.570.65
20240.520.570.65
20230.500.560.65
20220.490.540.64
20210.490.540.64
20200.490.540.64
20190.500.530.64
20180.500.530.64
20170.510.520.62
20160.510.520.62
20150.510.510.62
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Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
1 Student
84 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
1,497 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearArnold, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
20251%3%4%
20241%2%5%
20191%3%5%
20181%3%5%
20171%2%3%
20161%2%3%
20151%2%3%
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# Hispanic Students
9 Students
2,375 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
3%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearArnold, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
20252%3%8%
20242%3%8%
20232%3%8%
20221%3%8%
20211%3%7%
20201%3%7%
20191%2%7%
20181%3%7%
20171%2%6%
20161%2%7%
20151%2%6%
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# Black Students
4 Students
3,837 Students
% Black Students
1%
6%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearArnold, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
20251%5%6%
20241%6%6%
20231%6%6%
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# White Students
305 Students
41,155 Students
% White Students
57%
58%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearArnold, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
202557%58%48%
202457%58%48%
202361%59%48%
202262%63%50%
202162%63%50%
202062%62%51%
201958%64%52%
201858%63%52%
201757%64%54%
201657%64%54%
201556%65%54%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
124 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
212 Students
22,335 Students
% of Others Students
40%
31%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearArnold, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
202539%31%34%
202439%31%33%
202336%30%33%
202237%27%31%
202137%27%31%
202037%27%31%
201940%26%30%
201840%26%30%
201741%26%30%
201641%26%29%
201542%25%29%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
26 Teachers
6,024 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearArnold, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
202521:113:112:1
202421:113:112:1
202320:113:112:1
202218:113:112:1
202118:113:112:1
202018:113:112:1
201920:113:112:1
201820:113:112:1
201716:112:112:1
201616:112:112:1
201518:113:113:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
51%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearArnold, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
202550%51%51%
202450%50%51%
202350%51%51%
202225%51%51%
202125%51%50%
202025%52%50%
201925%50%50%
201815%48%50%
201715%49%49%
201615%46%49%
201520%48%48%
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Average Class Size
19 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearArnold, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
2025191616
2024191516
2023141616
2022141616
2021141516
2020141516
2019141516
2018141616
2017151516
2016151516
2015151516
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,740
$9,407

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearArnold, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
2025$7,740$11,929$12,988
2024$7,740$9,296$10,159
2023$7,000$8,936$9,500
2022$6,600$8,784$8,989
2021$6,600$8,439$8,661
2020$6,600$8,208$8,383
2019$6,600$7,757$8,266
2018$6,400$7,557$7,888
2017$6,100$7,707$7,628
2016$5,800$7,105$7,230
2015$5,600$7,444$6,984
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Average % on Financial Aid
75%
32%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearArnold, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
202575%32%31%
202475%32%30%
202390%32%30%
202290%31%29%
202190%31%29%
202090%32%29%
201990%30%28%
201890%30%27%
201790%31%26%
201640%31%25%
201520%31%24%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,000
$4,864

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearArnold, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
2025$3,000$4,788$4,864
2024$3,000$4,595$4,788
2023$3,000$3,767$4,663
2022$3,000$3,767$4,366
2021$3,000$7,580$4,213
2020$3,000$7,799$4,101
2019$3,000$8,056$3,985
2018$3,000$9,198$3,694
2017$3,000$8,886$3,658
2016$1,200$8,804$3,429
2015$1,200$9,870$3,393
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
86%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearArnold, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
202595%84%83%
202495%89%88%
202395%89%88%
202295%88%88%
202195%89%88%
202095%89%88%
201995%88%88%
201895%88%88%
201795%88%88%
201695%89%88%
201595%89%88%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Arnold, MO?
The top ranked private preschools in Arnold, MO is St. John's Lutheran School.
How many private preschools are located in Arnold?
3 private preschools are located in Arnold.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Arnold?
67% of private preschools in Arnold are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private preschools in Arnold are often viewed compared to one another?

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