St. Joseph Catholic Academy Photo - In addition to our strong core curriculum-featuring Religion, Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, and Art-St. Joseph Catholic Academy offers a vibrant selection of enrichment opportunities designed to nurture every student's unique gifts and passions.Students can participate in Vocal Music, Honors Choir, Band, Physical Education, Technology, and Spanish. And for our 8th graders, we're proud to offer Apologetics, helping them

Best Greene County Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 private preschools serving 2,927 students in Greene County, MO.
The top-ranked private preschools in Greene County, MO include Discovery Garden Montessori, St. Joseph Catholic Academy, and Springfield Lutheran School.
The average acceptance rate is 86%, which is higher than the Missouri private preschool average acceptance rate of 84%.
77% of private preschools in Greene County, MO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Greene County Private Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Discovery Garden Montessori
Discovery Garden Montessori Photo - Grace & Courtesy Lessons provided to all students. We help students identify emotions and provide tools to regulate them.
Montessori School
1515 S. National Ave.
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 631-4590
Gr: NS-3 | 87 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Immaculate Conception School
(Catholic)
3555a S Fremont Ave
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 881-7000
Gr: PK-8 | 521 students
New Covenant Academy
New Covenant Academy Photo - Academic Excellence from start to finish including dual credit courses in high school. This picture is a dual credit Anatomy and Physiology class.
(Christian)
(7)
3304 South Cox Ave
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 887-9848
Gr: PK-12 | 792 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Joseph Catholic Academy
St. Joseph Catholic Academy Photo - At St. Joseph Catholic Academy, our small class sizes-averaging just 20 students-create an environment where every child can truly shine. Our dedicated teachers take the time to get to know each student personally, helping them recognize and nurture their unique gifts. With more one-on-one attention and a warm, supportive atmosphere, students receive the encouragement they need to grow confidently.
(Catholic)
(1)
515 W Scott Street
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 866-0667
Gr: PK-8 | 92 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Springfield Lutheran School
Springfield Lutheran School Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(4)
2852 S Dayton Ave
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 883-5717
Gr: NS-8 | 179 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Summit Preparatory School
The Summit Preparatory School Photo
Alternative School
(2)
202 E. Walnut Lawn St.
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 869-8077
Gr: PK-12 | 205 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 23 Tuition listed
Capstone: An Acton Academy
Special Program Emphasis
4415 E. Sunshine St.
Springfield, MO 65809
(417) 221-6789
Gr: PK-12 Tuition listed
Christian Schools Of Springfield
(Christian)
(1)
2660 N Grant Ave
Springfield, MO 65803
(417) 831-0150
Gr: PK-7 | 105 students Tuition listed
Dayspring Christian School
(Christian)
2157 N Prospect Ave
Springfield, MO 65803
(417) 869-6095
Gr: PK-12 | 182 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Grace Classical Academy
(Christian)
(4)
2438 E Cherry
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 877-7910
Gr: PK-12 | 232 students Avg. class size: 12 students
St. Agnes School
(Catholic)
(1)
531 S Jefferson Ave
Springfield, MO 65806
(417) 866-5038
Gr: PK-8 | 240 students
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School
(Catholic)
2200 W Republic Rd
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 887-6054
Gr: PK-8 | 193 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Greene County, Missouri

Greene County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Developmental Learning Center (Closed 2017)
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
2020 E Battlefield St
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 883-7118
Gr: PK-K | 97 students
2850 N Park Ave
Springfield, MO 65803
(417) 865-9875
Gr: PK-11 | 24 students Tuition listed

Overview

This County (Greene County)
This State (MO)
# Schools
13 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,927 Students
75,274 Students
% Average Students of Color
14%
18%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
208 Teachers
6,020 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
52%
51%
Average Class Size
15 students
16 students
Average ACT score
27
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,047
$11,929
Average Summer Program Cost
$75
$287
Average % on Financial Aid
28%
32%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,247
$4,788
Average Acceptance Rate
86%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.57
# American Indian Students
6 Students
84 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
51 Students
1,502 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
100 Students
2,388 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
3%
# Black Students
58 Students
3,906 Students
% Black Students
2%
6%
# White Students
1,662 Students
41,523 Students
% White Students
61%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
127 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
843 Students
22,216 Students
% of Others Students
31%
31%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Greene County, MO?
The top-ranked private preschools in Greene County, MO include Discovery Garden Montessori, St. Joseph Catholic Academy, and Springfield Lutheran School.
How many private preschools are located in Greene County?
12 private preschools are located in Greene County.
How diverse are private preschools in Greene County?
Greene County private preschools are approximately 14% minority students, which is lower than the Missouri private school average of 18%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Greene County?
77% of private preschools in Greene County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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