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Top 5 Best Missouri Blue Ribbon Private Preschools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 11 blue ribbon private preschools serving 3,748 students in Missouri.
The top ranked blue ribbon private preschools in Missouri include St. John School: A Personalized Learning Academy, Heart Of America Christian Academy, and Immaculate Conception School.
The average acceptance rate is 86%, which is higher than the Missouri private preschool average acceptance rate of 84%.
91% of blue ribbon private preschools in Missouri are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).
Blue Ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.

Top Ranked Missouri Blue Ribbon Private Preschools (2025)

School
Location
Students
Year
St. John School: A Personalized Learning Academy
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(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(6)
15800 Manchester Road
Ballwin, MO 63011
(636) 779-2325
307 students
Year: n/a
Central Christian School
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(Presbyterian)
(1)
700 S Hanley Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 727-4535
n/a students
Year: 2016
Christ Community Lutheran School
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(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(1)
110 W Woodbine Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 822-7774
735 students
Year: 2008
Heart Of America Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
7600 Blue Ridge
Kansas City, MO 64138
(816) 356-6380
281 students
Year: 2016
Immaculate Conception School
(Catholic)
3555a S Fremont Ave
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 881-7000
521 students
Year: 2022
Immanuel Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
115 S 6th St
Saint Charles, MO 63301
(636) 946-0051
535 students
Year: 2016
Messiah Lutheran School
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(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(10)
5911 MO-94
Saint Charles, MO 63304
(636) 329-1096
347 students
Year: 2013
St. Gerard Majella Catholic School
(Catholic)
2005 Dougherty Ferry Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 822-8844
511 students
Year: 2012
St. Margaret Of Scotland School
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(Catholic)
3964 Castleman Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 776-7837
395 students
Year: 2010
Faith Walk Academy
(Christian)
(1)
514 Fox St
Paris, MO 65275
(660) 327-5752
21 students
Year: n/a
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)
1515 Bennett Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 821-6270
95 students
Year: n/a

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked blue ribbon private preschools in Missouri?
The top ranked blue ribbon private preschools in Missouri include St. John School: A Personalized Learning Academy, Heart Of America Christian Academy, and Immaculate Conception School.
How many blue ribbon private preschools are located in Missouri?
11 blue ribbon private preschools are located in Missouri.
How diverse are blue ribbon private preschools in Missouri?
Missouri blue ribbon private preschools are approximately 24% minority students, which is higher than the Missouri private school average of 18%.
What percentage of blue ribbon private preschools are religiously affiliated in Missouri?
91% of blue ribbon private preschools in Missouri are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

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