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

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 30 private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) serving 4,303 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. Elizabeth Catholic School, and St. James School.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Missouri private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
43% 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 (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 30

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 30

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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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 Ss Peter & Paul School
Ss Peter & Paul School
Gr: PK-8 | 176 students
Catholic
502 7th St
Boonville, MO 65233
(660) 882-2589
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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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The Goddard School Photo
The Goddard School
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
11222 Olive Boulevard
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 677-1414
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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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Map of Hope Montessori Academy Wildwood
Hope Montessori Academy Wildwood
Gr: PK-K | 109 students
Montessori School
16554 Clayton Rd
Ballwin, MO 63011
(636) 458-4540
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Map of Horace Mann Laboratory School
Horace Mann Laboratory School
Gr: PK-6 | 190 students
800 University Dr
Maryville, MO 64468
(660) 562-1233
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Map of Martin Luther School
Martin Luther School
Gr: PK-8 | 94 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2616 Connecticut Ave
Joplin, MO 64804
(417) 624-1403
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Map of Sacred Heart Kindergarten
Sacred Heart Kindergarten
Gr: PK-K | 134 students
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
751 N Jefferson St
Florissant, MO 63031
(317) 837-6939
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Map of South City Community School
South City Community School
Gr: PK-8 | 194 students
Christian
4926 Reber Place
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 667-4311
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Map of Sunshine Center Inc
Sunshine Center Inc
Gr: PK | 3 students
Special Education School
18400 E Salisbury Rd
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 461-0893
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Universal Academy Photo
Universal Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 149 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Islamic
10515 Grandview Road
Kansas City, MO 64137
(816) 965-0186
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Map of University City Childrens Center
University City Childrens Center
Gr: NS-PK | 80 students
Daycare / Preschool
6646 Vernon Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63130
(314) 726-0148
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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. Elizabeth Catholic School, and St. James School.
How many private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are located in Missouri?
30 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 21% minority students, which is same as 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?
43% of private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Missouri are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
30
Private Schools
4,303
Students
$21,037
Avg. Tuition
21%
Students of Color
17:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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