Good Shepherd Catholic School Photo - Good Shepherd SchoolPreschool - 8th Grade

Best Jefferson County Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 private preschools serving 1,251 students in Jefferson County, MO.
The top-ranked private preschools in Jefferson County, MO include Saint Joseph School, Twin City Christian Academy, and St. John's Lutheran School.
The average acceptance rate is 83%, which is lower than the Missouri private preschool average acceptance rate of 84%.
88% of private preschools in Jefferson County, MO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Top-Ranked Jefferson County Private Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. John's Lutheran School
St. John's Lutheran School Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
3511 Jeffco Blvd
Arnold, MO 63010
(636) 464-7303
Gr: PK-8 | 263 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Saint Joseph School
(Catholic)
6024 Old Antonia Rd
Imperial, MO 63052
(636) 464-9027
Gr: PK-8 | 288 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
Twin City Christian Academy
Twin City Christian Academy Photo
(Baptist)
(1)
723 Horine Rd
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-9664
Gr: PK-11 | 115 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Christian Outreach School
Christian Outreach School Photo - Chapel Service with guest Randy Mayfield
(Christian)
4450 Outreach Drive
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 797-3466
Gr: PK-12 | 100 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
3228 Miller Road
Arnold, MO 63010
(636) 296-3160
Gr: NS-K
Good Shepherd Catholic School
Good Shepherd Catholic School Photo - Good Shepherd SchoolPreschool - 8th Grade
(Catholic)
701 3rd Street
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 789-3311
Gr: PK-8 | 90 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Holy Child Catholic School
(Catholic)
2316 Church Rd
Arnold, MO 63010
(636) 296-0055
Gr: PK-8 | 271 students
St. Rose Of Lima School
(Catholic)
(1)
523 S 4th St
De Soto, MO 63020
(636) 337-7855
Gr: PK-8 | 124 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Jefferson County, Missouri

Jefferson County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1375 Highway M
Barnhart, MO 63012
(636) 464-2878
Gr: PK-12 | 86 students
7063 State Road Bb
Cedar Hill, MO 63016
Gr: PK-4 | 26 students
3005 High Ridge Blvd
High Ridge, MO 63049
(636) 677-3585
Gr: PK-8 | 131 students
4525 Highway 21
Imperial, MO 63052
(636) 296-8112
Gr: K-8 | 103 students
821 American Legion Dr
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 933-2273
Gr: NS | 13 students

Overview

This County (Jefferson County)
This State (MO)
# Schools
8 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,251 Students
75,274 Students
% Average Students of Color
4%
18%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
94 Teachers
6,020 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
30%
51%
Average Class Size
13 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,315
$11,929
Average % on Financial Aid
63%
32%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,000
$4,788
Average Acceptance Rate
83%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.45
0.57
# American Indian Students
1 Student
84 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
7 Students
1,502 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
14 Students
2,388 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
3%
# Black Students
13 Students
3,906 Students
% Black Students
1%
6%
# White Students
862 Students
41,523 Students
% White Students
69%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
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
354 Students
22,216 Students
% of Others Students
28%
31%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Jefferson County, MO?
The top-ranked private preschools in Jefferson County, MO include Saint Joseph School, Twin City Christian Academy, and St. John's Lutheran School.
How many private preschools are located in Jefferson County?
8 private preschools are located in Jefferson County.
How diverse are private preschools in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County private preschools are approximately 4% minority students, which is lower than the Missouri private school average of 18%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Jefferson County?
88% of private preschools in Jefferson County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private preschools in Jefferson County are often viewed compared to one another?

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