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Missouri Private Preschools Belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 22 private preschools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) serving 8,098 students in Missouri. You can also find more schools membership associations in Missouri.
The top ranked private preschools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Missouri include St. Paul's Episcopal Day School, Columbia Independent School, and MICDS (Mary Institute and St. Louis Country Day School).
The average tuition cost is $24,274, which is higher than the Missouri private preschool average tuition cost of $10,056.
41% of private preschools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Missouri are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 22

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 22

Top Ranked Private Preschools Belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Missouri (2026-27)

Forsyth School Photo
Forsyth School
Gr: NS-6 | 393 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 5
6235 Wydown Boulevard
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 726-4542
(6)
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St. Paul's Episcopal Day School Photo
St. Paul's Episcopal Day School
Gr: PK-8 | 498 students
Avg. class size: 40 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 7
Episcopal
4041 Main St
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 931-8614
(10)
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The College School Photo
The College School
Gr: PK-8
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 15
Alternative School
7825 Big Bend Blvd.
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 962-9355
(9)
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Chesterfield Montessori School Photo
Chesterfield Montessori School
Gr: NS-8
Avg. class size: 24 students
Extracurriculars: 11
Montessori School
14000 Ladue Road
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 469-7150
(7)
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Columbia Independent School Photo
Columbia Independent School
Gr: PK-12 | 476 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 24
1801 N Stadium Blvd
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 777-9250
(3)
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Community School Photo
Community School
Gr: PK-6 | 350 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 2
900 Lay Road
Saint Louis, MO 63124
(314) 991-0005
(6)
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MICDS (Mary Institute and St. Louis Country Day School) Photo
MICDS (Mary Institute and St. Louis Country Day School)
Gr: PK-12 | 1,242 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 3
101 North Warson Road
Saint Louis, MO 63124
(314) 995-7367
(3)
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Notre Dame De Sion Grade School Photo
Notre Dame De Sion Grade School
Gr: PK-8 | 310 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
3823 Locust Street
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 683-7063
(2)
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Oakhill Day School Photo
Oakhill Day School
Gr: PK-8 | 429 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 9
7019 North Cherry Street
Kansas City, MO 64118
(816) 436-6228
(1)
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Pembroke Hill School Photo
Pembroke Hill School
Gr: NS-12 | 1,181 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 60
400 W 51st St
Kansas City, MO 64112
(816) 936-1200
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Principia School Photo
Principia School
Gr: PK-12 | 477 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 13
13201 Clayton Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63131
(314) 434-2100
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Rohan Woods School Photo
Rohan Woods School
Gr: NS-6 | 95 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 8
1515 Bennett Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 821-6270
(8)
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St. Joseph Christian School Photo
St. Joseph Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 434 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 10
Christian
5401 Gene Field Road
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 279-1555
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The Summit Preparatory School Photo
The Summit Preparatory School
Gr: PK-12 | 205 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 23
Alternative School
202 E. Walnut Lawn St.
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 869-8077
(2)
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Villa Duchesne School Photo
Villa Duchesne School
Gr: PK-12 | 592 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 30
All-girls (Catholic)
10801 Conway Road
Saint Louis, MO 63131
(314) 432-2021
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Visitation Academy Of St. Louis Photo
Visitation Academy Of St. Louis
Gr: PK-12 | 615 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 47
All-girls (Catholic)
3020 North Ballas Road
Saint Louis, MO 63131
(314) 625-9100
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The Wilson School Photo
The Wilson School
Gr: PK-6 | 170 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 10
Daycare / Preschool
400 De Mun Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 725-4999
(5)
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The Fulton School Photo
The Fulton School
Gr: NS-12 | 127 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 4
Montessori School
1100 White Road
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 469-6622
(12)
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Rossman School Photo
Rossman School
Gr: PK-6 | 225 students
Avg. class size: 29 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 7
12660 Conway Road
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 434-5877
(27)
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Map of St. Anns School
St. Anns School
Gr: PK-6 | 71 students
Montessori School (Catholic)
1156 Grand Ave
Carthage, MO 64836
(714) 358-2674
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Map of St. Ignatius Loyola School
St. Ignatius Loyola School
Gr: PK-8 | 52 students
Catholic
19129 Mill Rd
Marthasville, MO 63357
(636) 932-4444
(2)
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The St. Michael School Of Clayton Photo
The St. Michael School Of Clayton
Gr: NS-8 | 156 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Episcopal
6345 Wydown Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 721-4422
(2)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Missouri?
The top ranked private preschools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Missouri include St. Paul's Episcopal Day School, Columbia Independent School, and MICDS (Mary Institute and St. Louis Country Day School).
How many private preschools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) are located in Missouri?
22 private preschools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) are located in Missouri.
How much do private preschools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) cost in Missouri?
The average tuition cost is $24,274, which is higher than the Missouri private school average tuition cost of $10,056.
How diverse are private preschools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Missouri?
Missouri private preschools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) are approximately 25% minority students, which is higher than the Missouri private school average of 19%.
What percentage of private preschools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) are religiously affiliated in Missouri?
41% of private preschools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Missouri are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).
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Private Schools
8,098
Students
$24,274
Avg. Tuition
25%
Students of Color
8:1
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