For the 2023-24 school year, there are 434 private daycares & preschools serving 73,656 students in Missouri.
The best top ranked private daycares & preschools in Missouri include Principia School, St. John School: A Personalized Learning Academy and Summit Christian Academy.
The average tuition cost is $8,916, which is lower than the Missouri average tuition cost of $10,491.
72% of private daycares & preschools in Missouri are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian). Learn more about how daycare centers and preschools work.
Top Ranked Missouri Private Daycares & Preschools (2023-24)
School
Location
Grades
Students
6235 Wydown Boulevard
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 726-4542
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 726-4542
Grades: NS-6
| 370 students
Immanuel Lutheran School-Wentzville![Immanuel Lutheran School-Wentzville Photo - Immanuel Lutheran School-Wentzville, MO Immanuel Lutheran School-Wentzville Photo - Immanuel Lutheran School-Wentzville, MO]()

(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
632 E Hwy N
Wentzville, MO 63385
(636) 639-9887
Wentzville, MO 63385
(636) 639-9887
Grades: NS-8
| 521 students
17780 Mueller Road
Wildwood, MO 63038
(636) 324-7220
Wildwood, MO 63038
(636) 324-7220
Grades: NS-12
| 333 students
15800 Manchester Road
Ballwin, MO 63011
(636) 779-2325
Ballwin, MO 63011
(636) 779-2325
Grades: NS-8
| 307 students
1500 SW Jefferson
Lees Summit, MO 64081
(816) 525-1480
Lees Summit, MO 64081
(816) 525-1480
Grades: NS-12
| 1,195 students
7825 Big Bend Blvd.
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 962-9355
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 962-9355
Grades: PK-8
| students
619 N 2nd St
Saint Charles, MO 63301
(636) 946-6127
Saint Charles, MO 63301
(636) 946-6127
Grades: NS-8
| 193 students
Al-salam Day School
(Islamic)
519 Weidman Rd
Ballwin, MO 63011
(636) 394-8986
Ballwin, MO 63011
(636) 394-8986
Grades: PK-12
| 358 students
5 Mcmenamy Rd
Saint Peters, MO 63376
(636) 397-1440
Saint Peters, MO 63376
(636) 397-1440
Grades: PK-8
| 199 students
436B Valley School Drive
Valley Park, MO 63088
(636) 225-5485
Valley Park, MO 63088
(636) 225-5485
Grades: PK-12
| 17 students
8390 Latty Ave
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 524-4272
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 524-4272
Grades: PK-K
| 95 students
Assumption Parish School
(Catholic)
4709 Mattis Road
Saint Louis, MO 63128
(314) 487-6520
Saint Louis, MO 63128
(314) 487-6520
Grades: PK-8
| 313 students
Cathedral School
(Catholic)
518 N 11th St
Saint Joseph, MO 64501
(816) 232-8486
Saint Joseph, MO 64501
(816) 232-8486
Grades: PK-8
| 282 students
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Special Education School
825 South Taylor Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 977-0130
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 977-0130
Grades: PK
| 55 students
14000 Ladue Road
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 469-7150
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 469-7150
Grades: NS-6
| students
Child Of God Lutheran School![Child Of God Lutheran School Photo Child Of God Lutheran School Photo]()

(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
650 Salt Lick Rd
Saint Peters, MO 63376
(636) 970-7080
Saint Peters, MO 63376
(636) 970-7080
Grades: NS-8
| 300 students
Childrens Center For The Visually Impaired
Special Education School
3101 Main Street
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 841-2284
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 841-2284
Grades: NS-12
| 270 students
110 W Woodbine Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 822-7774
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 822-7774
Grades: NS-8
| 735 students
Christ Community Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
8749 Watson Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 961-6595
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 961-6595
Grades: PK-4
| 276 students
3300 S Providence Rd
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 874-2325
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 874-2325
Grades: NS-8
| 334 students
4600 Christian Fellowship Rd
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 445-8565
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 445-8565
Grades: NS-12
| 393 students
Christian School District![Christian School District Photo Christian School District Photo]()

(Christian)
1145 Tom Ginnever Ave
O Fallon, MO 63366
(636) 978-1680
O Fallon, MO 63366
(636) 978-1680
Grades: PK-12
| 632 students
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Montessori School
5901 NW Waukomis Drive
Kansas City, MO 64151
(816) 741-6940
Kansas City, MO 64151
(816) 741-6940
Grades: NS-12
| 129 students
4311 Newman Rd
Joplin, MO 64801
(417) 782-4114
Joplin, MO 64801
(417) 782-4114
Grades: NS-12
| 594 students
1801 N Stadium Blvd
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 777-9250
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 777-9250
Grades: PK-12
| 392 students
Elegant Child Early Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
513 Strecker Road
Ballwin, MO 63011
(636) 458-4414
Ballwin, MO 63011
(636) 458-4414
Grades: PK-K
| 608 students
Englewood Christian Academy
(Assembly of God)
10628 E Winner Road
Independence, MO 64052
(816) 254-8313
Independence, MO 64052
(816) 254-8313
Grades: PK-12
| 323 students
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(Christian)
4330 NW Cookingham Dr.
Kansas City, MO 64164
(816) 455-3513
Kansas City, MO 64164
(816) 455-3513
Grades: PK-12
| 411 students
8750 Veterans Memorial Pkwy
O Fallon, MO 63366
(636) 272-3220
O Fallon, MO 63366
(636) 272-3220
Grades: PK-6
| 266 students
10015 Lance Dr
Saint Louis, MO 63137
(314) 867-6564
Saint Louis, MO 63137
(314) 867-6564
Grades: NS-8
| 161 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private daycares & preschools in Missouri?
The top ranked private daycares & preschools in Missouri include Principia School, St. John School: A Personalized Learning Academy and Summit Christian Academy.
How many private daycares & preschools are located in Missouri?
434 private daycares & preschools are located in Missouri.
How much do private daycares & preschools cost in Missouri?
The average tuition cost is $8,916, which is lower than the Missouri private school average tuition cost of $10,491.
How diverse are private daycares & preschools in Missouri?
Missouri private daycares & preschools are approximately 18% minority students, which is lower than the Missouri private school average of 20%.
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