For the 2026 school year, there are 11 blue ribbon private preschools serving 3,809 students in Missouri.
The top-ranked blue ribbon private preschools in Missouri include Immanuel Lutheran School, Immaculate Conception School, and St. John School: A Personalized Learning Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 86%, which is higher than the Missouri private preschool average acceptance rate of 85%.
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 (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
15800 Manchester Road
Ballwin, MO 63011
(636) 779-2325
Ballwin, MO 63011
(636) 779-2325
Gr: PK-8 | 321 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
700 S Hanley Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 727-4535
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 727-4535
Gr: NS-6 Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4 Blue Ribbon year: 2016 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
110 W Woodbine Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 822-7774
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 822-7774
Gr: NS-8 | 735 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 19 Blue Ribbon year: 2008 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Heart Of America Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
7600 Blue Ridge
Kansas City, MO 64138
(816) 356-6380
Kansas City, MO 64138
(816) 356-6380
Gr: NS-12 | 281 students Avg. class size: 15 students Blue Ribbon year: 2016 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Immaculate Conception School
(Catholic)
3555a S Fremont Ave
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 881-7000
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 881-7000
Gr: PK-8 | 521 students Blue Ribbon year: 2022
Immanuel Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
115 S 6th St
Saint Charles, MO 63301
(636) 946-0051
Saint Charles, MO 63301
(636) 946-0051
Gr: PK-8 | 535 students Blue Ribbon year: 2016
5911 MO-94
Saint Charles, MO 63304
(636) 329-1096
Saint Charles, MO 63304
(636) 329-1096
Gr: NS-8 | 347 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 9 Blue Ribbon year: 2013 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Gerard Majella Catholic School
(Catholic)
2005 Dougherty Ferry Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 822-8844
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 822-8844
Gr: PK-8 | 558 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 7 Blue Ribbon year: 2012 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Catholic)
3964 Castleman Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 776-7837
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 776-7837
Gr: PK-8 | 395 students Avg. class size: 20 students Blue Ribbon year: 2010 Tuition listed
514 Fox St
Paris, MO 65275
(660) 327-5752
Paris, MO 65275
(660) 327-5752
Gr: PK-12 | 21 students Sports: 7 Tuition listed
1515 Bennett Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 821-6270
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 821-6270
Gr: NS-6 | 95 students Avg. class size: 9 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked blue ribbon private preschools in Missouri?
The top-ranked blue ribbon private preschools in Missouri include Immanuel Lutheran School, Immaculate Conception School, and St. John School: A Personalized Learning Academy.
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 29% 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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