Top 20 Best Missouri Private Daycares & Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 432 private daycares & preschools serving 73,616 students in Missouri.
The best top ranked private daycares & preschools in Missouri include Living Water Academy, Principia School and St. John School: A Personalized Learning Academy.
The average tuition cost is $9,002, which is lower than the Missouri average tuition cost of $10,596.
71% 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 (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Forsyth School
Forsyth School Photo
(5)
6235 Wydown Boulevard
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
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
632 E Hwy N
Wentzville, MO 63385
(636) 639-9887
Grades: NS-8
| 548 students
Living Water Academy
Living Water Academy Photo - Fun in our beautiful new full-size gym with equipment won after LWA placed first in Missouri and second nationally in the NFL's "Fuel Up to Play 60" program
(Christian)
(2)
17780 Mueller Road
Wildwood, MO 63038
(636) 324-7220
Grades: NS-12
| 333 students
Principia School
Principia School Photo
13201 Clayton Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63131
(314) 434-2100
Grades: PK-12
| students
St. John School: A Personalized Learning Academy
St. John School: A Personalized Learning Academy Photo - Cultivating the confident learners and leaders our world is hungry for
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(6)
15800 Manchester Road
Ballwin, MO 63011
(636) 779-2325
Grades: NS-8
| 307 students
Summit Christian Academy
Summit Christian Academy Photo - Summit Christian Academy is an independent, nondenominational Christian school located in the Kansas City, Missouri, area serving 1200 students from preschool through 12th grade. Summit Christian Academy is fully accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International and AdvancED.Our mission is to inspire students to achieve their God-given potential through excellent academics and Christian training in a compassionate environment.
(Christian)
(1)
1500 SW Jefferson
Lees Summit, MO 64081
(816) 525-1480
Grades: NS-12
| 1,195 students
The College School
The College School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(8)
7825 Big Bend Blvd.
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 962-9355
Grades: PK-8
| students
Academy Of The Sacred Heart
Academy Of The Sacred Heart Photo
(Catholic)
(8)
619 N 2nd St
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
Grades: PK-12
| 358 students
All Saints School
All Saints School Photo - Grandparents and students celebrate together at Mass.
(Catholic)
(2)
5 Mcmenamy Rd
Saint Peters, MO 63376
(636) 397-1440
Grades: PK-8
| 199 students
Apprende Private School
Apprende Private School Photo - Apprende Private School "the learning advantage since 1981"
(3)
436B Valley School Drive
Valley Park, MO 63088
(636) 225-5485
Grades: PK-12
| 17 students
Asa Christian Academy
Asa Christian Academy Photo - Welcome To ASA
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
(2)
8390 Latty Ave
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
Grades: PK-8
| 313 students
Assumption School
Assumption School Photo
(Catholic)
203 W 3rd St
O Fallon, MO 63366
(636) 240-4474
Grades: PK-8
| 431 students
Barstow School
11511 State Line Rd
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 942-4054
Grades: NS-12
| 614 students
Cathedral School
(Catholic)
518 N 11th St
Saint Joseph, MO 64501
(816) 232-8486
Grades: PK-8
| 282 students
Central Institute For The Deaf
Central Institute For The Deaf Photo - CID audiologists evaluate hearing and fit babies with hearing aids.
Special Education School
825 South Taylor Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 977-0130
Grades: PK
| 55 students
Chesterfield Montessori School
Chesterfield Montessori School Photo - Exterior
Montessori School
(7)
14000 Ladue Road
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 469-7150
Grades: NS-6
| students
Child Of God Lutheran School
Child Of God Lutheran School Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
650 Salt Lick Rd
Saint Peters, MO 63376
(636) 970-7080
Grades: NS-8
| 300 students
Christ Community Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
8749 Watson Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 961-6595
Grades: PK-4
| 276 students
Christ Community Lutheran School
Christ Community Lutheran School Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(1)
110 W Woodbine Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 822-7774
Grades: NS-8
| 735 students
Christian Chapel Academy
Christian Chapel Academy Photo - We LOVE our teachers!
(Assembly of God)
(1)
3300 S Providence Rd
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 874-2325
Grades: NS-8
| 334 students
Christian Fellowship School
Christian Fellowship School Photo - One of our favorite traditions is the elementary Christmas program.
(Christian)
(7)
4600 Christian Fellowship Rd
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 445-8565
Grades: NS-12
| 393 students
Christian School District
Christian School District Photo
(Christian)
1145 Tom Ginnever Ave
O Fallon, MO 63366
(636) 978-1680
Grades: PK-12
| 664 students
City Academy
4175 N Kingshighway Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63115
(314) 382-0085
Grades: PK-6
| 226 students
Clay-Platte Montessori School
Clay-Platte Montessori School Photo
Montessori School
5901 NW Waukomis Drive
Kansas City, MO 64151
(816) 741-6940
Grades: NS-12
| 129 students
College Heights Christian School
College Heights Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(2)
4311 Newman Rd
Joplin, MO 64801
(417) 782-4114
Grades: NS-12
| 594 students
Columbia Independent School
Columbia Independent School Photo - Columbia Independent School is a JK-12th grade college preparatory school with enrollment of almost 400 students. We look forward to having your child become a CIS Lion!
(2)
1801 N Stadium Blvd
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 777-9250
Grades: PK-12
| 392 students
Community School
Community School Photo
(6)
900 Lay Road
Saint Louis, MO 63124
(314) 991-0005
Grades: PK-6
| students
Elegant Child Early Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
513 Strecker Road
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
Grades: PK-12
| 323 students
Faith Christian Academy
Faith Christian Academy Photo - The seven liberal arts.
(Christian)
4330 NW Cookingham Dr.
Kansas City, MO 64164
(816) 455-3513
Grades: PK-12
| 411 students
First Baptist Christian Academy
(Baptist)
(2)
8750 Veterans Memorial Pkwy
O Fallon, MO 63366
(636) 272-3220
Grades: PK-6
| 266 students
Grace Chapel Lutheran School
Grace Chapel Lutheran School Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(1)
10015 Lance Dr
Saint Louis, MO 63137
(314) 867-6564
Grades: NS-8
| 161 students
Harvest Christian School
(Christian)
(1)
4300 N Corrington Ave
Kansas City, MO 64117
(816) 455-2847
Grades: PK-8
| 83 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 Living Water Academy, Principia School and St. John School: A Personalized Learning Academy.
How many private daycares & preschools are located in Missouri?
432 private daycares & preschools are located in Missouri.
How much do private daycares & preschools cost in Missouri?
The average tuition cost is $9,002, which is lower than the Missouri private school average tuition cost of $10,596.
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%.
What percentage of private daycares & preschools are religiously affiliated in Missouri?
71% of private daycares & preschools in Missouri are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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