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Best Missouri Private Schools Belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 31 private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) serving 4,653 students in Missouri. You can also find more schools membership associations in Missouri.
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Missouri include Immanuel Lutheran School, St. James School, and Community School.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Missouri private school average acceptance rate of 86%.
42% of private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Missouri are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 31

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 31

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Missouri (2026-27)

Academy Of The Sacred Heart Photo
Academy Of The Sacred Heart
Gr: K-8 | 195 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
619 N 2nd St
Saint Charles, MO 63301
(636) 946-6127
(9)
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Community School Photo
Community School
Gr: PK-6 | 350 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 3
900 Lay Road
Saint Louis, MO 63124
(314) 991-0005
(6)
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Map of Immanuel Lutheran School
Immanuel Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 535 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
115 S 6th St
Saint Charles, MO 63301
(636) 946-0051
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Map of St. Elizabeth Catholic School
St. Elizabeth Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 420 students
Catholic
14 W 75th St
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 523-7100
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Map of St. James School
St. James School
Gr: PK-8 | 360 students
Catholic
309 S Stewart Rd
Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 781-4428
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Map of St. Therese School
St. Therese School
Gr: K-8 | 536 students
Catholic
7277 N Highway 9
Kansas City, MO 64152
(816) 741-5400
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Map of Agape Academy & Child Development Center
Agape Academy & Child Development Center
Gr: PK-4 | 140 students
Christian
7400 Olive Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63130
(131) 472-5526
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Map of Calvary Lutheran School
Calvary Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 171 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 6
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
12411 Wornall Road
Kansas City, MO 64145
(816) 595-4020
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Map of Childrens Center For The Visually Impaired
Childrens Center For The Visually Impaired
Gr: NS-12 | 270 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Special Education School
3101 Main Street
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 841-2284
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Map of Clara Belle Nursery School
Clara Belle Nursery School
Gr: PK-K | 55 students
Daycare / Preschool
1165 Humes Lane
Florissant, MO 63031
(314) 921-1156
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Map of Cornerstone Academy
Cornerstone Academy
Gr: K-4 | 12 students
223 N Municipal Cir
Raymore, MO 64083
(816) 318-1111
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Countryside Montessori School Photo
Countryside Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 95 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Montessori School
12226 Ladue Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 434-2821
(1)
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Map of Elegant Child Early Learning Center
Elegant Child Early Learning Center
Gr: PK-K | 267 students
Daycare / Preschool
513 Strecker Road
Ballwin, MO 63011
(636) 458-4414
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Map of Gateway Legacy Christian Academy
Gateway Legacy Christian Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 118 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
1360 Grandview Drive
Florissant, MO 63033
(618) 310-8662
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The Goddard School Photo
The Goddard School
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
1513 Wentzville Parkway
Wentzville, MO 63385
(636) 327-5991
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The Goddard School Photo
The Goddard School
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
1402 Gettysburg Landing Road
Saint Charles, MO 63303
(636) 441-9037
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The Goddard School Photo
The Goddard School
Gr: NS-PK
Extracurriculars: 2
Daycare / Preschool
906 N. Rock Hill Road
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 918-1210
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The Goddard School Photo
The Goddard School
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
6040 Telegraph Road
Saint Louis, MO 63129
(314) 293-1200
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The Goddard School Photo
The Goddard School
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
1108 Sulphur Spring Road
Ballwin, MO 63021
(636) 686-7277
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The Goddard School Photo
The Goddard School
Gr: NS-K
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool
1157 Smizer Mill Road
Fenton, MO 63026
(636) 343-7007
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Missouri?
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Missouri include Immanuel Lutheran School, St. James School, and Community School.
How many private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are located in Missouri?
31 private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are located in Missouri.
How diverse are private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Missouri?
Missouri private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are approximately 23% minority students, which is higher than the Missouri private school average of 21%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are religiously affiliated in Missouri?
42% of private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Missouri are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
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Private Schools
4,653
Students
$26,662
Avg. Tuition
23%
Students of Color
15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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