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Best Jefferson County Private Preschools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private preschools serving 1,298 students in Jefferson County, MO.
The average acceptance rate is 83%, which is lower than the Missouri private preschool average acceptance rate of 86%.
88% of private preschools in Jefferson County, MO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Jefferson County Private Preschools (2026-27)

St. John's Lutheran School Photo
St. John's Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 263 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 5
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
3511 Jeffco Blvd
Arnold, MO 63010
(636) 464-7303
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Map of Saint Joseph School
Saint Joseph School
Gr: PK-8 | 288 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
6024 Old Antonia Rd
Imperial, MO 63052
(636) 464-9027
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Twin City Christian Academy Photo
Twin City Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 136 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 2
Baptist
723 Horine Rd
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-9664
(1)
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Christian Outreach School Photo
Christian Outreach School
Gr: PK-12 | 126 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
4450 Outreach Drive
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 797-3466
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The Goddard School Photo
The Goddard School
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
3228 Miller Road
Arnold, MO 63010
(636) 296-3160
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Good Shepherd Catholic School Photo
Good Shepherd Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 90 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
701 3rd Street
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 789-3311
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Map of Holy Child Catholic School
Holy Child Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 271 students
Catholic
2316 Church Rd
Arnold, MO 63010
(636) 296-0055
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Map of St. Rose Of Lima School
St. Rose Of Lima School
Gr: PK-8 | 124 students
Catholic
523 S 4th St
De Soto, MO 63020
(636) 337-7855
(1)
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Jefferson County Private Preschools (Closed)

Map of Community Christian Academy
Community Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 86 students
Christian
1375 Highway M
Barnhart, MO 63012
(636) 464-2878
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Map of Giggle Buggs Childcare And Learning Center Llc
Giggle Buggs Childcare And Learning Center Llc
Gr: PK-4 | 26 students
Alternative School (Christian)
7063 State Road Bb
Cedar Hill, MO 63016
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Map of St. Anthony School
St. Anthony School
Gr: PK-8 | 131 students
Catholic
3005 High Ridge Blvd
High Ridge, MO 63049
(636) 677-3585
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Map of St. John School
St. John School
Gr: K-8 | 103 students
Catholic
4525 Highway 21
Imperial, MO 63052
(636) 296-8112
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Map of Wee Care Learning Center
Wee Care Learning Center
Gr: NS | 13 students
Daycare / Preschool
821 American Legion Dr
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 933-2273
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Overview

Category
This State (MO)
US
# Schools
8 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Preschools

YearJefferson County Total Schools
20258
20248
20239
202210
202112
202012
201911
201811
20177
20168
20157
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# Students
1,298 Students
74,855 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Preschool

YearJefferson County AverageMissouri (MO) AverageNational Average
2025179193191
2024177192187
2023151186185
2022159191188
2021156188184
2020156184179
2019146188182
2018147190181
2017129194183
2016128192181
2015130193173
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% Average Students of Color
4%
19%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearJefferson County AverageMissouri (MO) AverageNational Average
20254%18%32%
20244%18%32%
20233%18%32%
20224%16%31%
20213%16%32%
20203%17%31%
20194%17%31%
20184%16%30%
20175%21%31%
20165%20%31%
20155%19%31%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
97 Teachers
6,027 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearJefferson County AverageMissouri (MO) AverageNational Average
202513:113:112:1
202414:113:112:1
202314:113:112:1
202213:113:112:1
202114:113:112:1
202014:113:112:1
201913:113:112:1
201814:113:112:1
201714:112:112:1
201614:112:112:1
201514:113:113:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
31%
51%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearJefferson County AverageMissouri (MO) AverageNational Average
202530%51%51%
202427%50%51%
202333%51%51%
202225%51%51%
202125%51%50%
202025%52%50%
201925%50%50%
201813%48%50%
201713%49%49%
201613%46%49%
201515%48%48%
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Average Class Size
15 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearJefferson County AverageMissouri (MO) AverageNational Average
2025131616
2024131516
2023131616
2022131616
2021131516
2020131516
2019131516
2018111616
2017111516
2016111516
2015111516
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,520
$9,400

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearJefferson County AverageMissouri (MO) AverageNational Average
2025$5,315$11,929$12,988
2024$5,202$9,296$10,159
2023$4,955$8,936$9,500
2022$4,822$8,784$8,989
2021$4,822$8,439$8,661
2020$4,822$8,208$8,383
2019$4,822$7,757$8,266
2018$4,388$7,557$7,888
2017$4,288$7,707$7,628
2016$4,188$7,105$7,230
2015$4,122$7,444$6,984
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Average % on Financial Aid
63%
32%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearJefferson County AverageMissouri (MO) AverageNational Average
202563%32%31%
202463%32%30%
202370%32%30%
202270%31%29%
202170%31%29%
202070%32%29%
201970%30%28%
201855%30%27%
201755%31%26%
201630%31%25%
201520%31%24%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,000
$4,799

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearJefferson County AverageMissouri (MO) AverageNational Average
2025$2,000$4,788$4,864
2024$2,000$4,595$4,788
2023$2,000$3,767$4,663
2022$2,000$3,767$4,366
2021$2,000$7,580$4,213
2020$2,000$7,799$4,101
2019$2,000$8,056$3,985
2018$1,750$9,198$3,694
2017$1,750$8,886$3,658
2016$850$8,804$3,429
2015$850$9,870$3,393
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Average Acceptance Rate
83%
86%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearJefferson County AverageMissouri (MO) AverageNational Average
202583%84%83%
202483%89%88%
202383%89%88%
202283%88%88%
202183%89%88%
202083%89%88%
201983%88%88%
201883%88%88%
201783%88%88%
201683%89%88%
201583%89%88%
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.47
0.57

Diversity Score Trends

YearJefferson County AverageMissouri (MO) AverageNational Average
20250.450.570.65
20240.440.570.65
20230.450.560.65
20220.430.540.64
20210.410.540.64
20200.410.540.64
20190.440.530.64
20180.450.530.64
20170.510.520.62
20160.500.520.62
20150.500.510.62
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# American Indian Students
1 Student
84 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
7 Students
1,497 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearJefferson County AverageMissouri (MO) AverageNational Average
20251%3%4%
20241%2%5%
20222%2%5%
20211%2%5%
20201%3%4%
20191%3%5%
20181%3%5%
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# Hispanic Students
14 Students
2,375 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
3%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearJefferson County AverageMissouri (MO) AverageNational Average
20251%3%8%
20241%3%8%
20231%3%8%
20221%3%8%
20211%3%7%
20201%3%7%
20191%2%7%
20181%3%7%
20172%2%6%
20161%2%7%
20151%2%6%
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# Black Students
13 Students
3,837 Students
% Black Students
1%
6%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearJefferson County AverageMissouri (MO) AverageNational Average
20251%5%6%
20241%6%6%
20231%6%6%
20211%5%7%
20201%5%7%
20191%5%6%
20181%5%6%
20171%6%6%
20161%6%6%
20151%6%6%
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# White Students
862 Students
41,324 Students
% White Students
66%
58%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearJefferson County AverageMissouri (MO) AverageNational Average
202569%58%48%
202470%58%48%
202369%59%48%
202271%63%50%
202173%63%50%
202073%62%51%
201970%64%52%
201869%63%52%
201759%64%54%
201660%64%54%
201561%65%54%
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# 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
401 Students
22,434 Students
% of Others Students
31%
31%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearJefferson County AverageMissouri (MO) AverageNational Average
202528%31%34%
202427%31%33%
202329%30%33%
202226%27%31%
202124%27%31%
202024%27%31%
201927%26%30%
201828%26%30%
201738%26%30%
201638%26%29%
201537%25%29%
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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 Twin City Christian Academy, St. John's Lutheran School, and Saint Joseph 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 19%.
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 Christian).
Which private preschools in Jefferson County are often viewed compared to one another?

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