For the 2025 school year, there are 88 nonsectarian private preschools in Missouri. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in Missouri.
The top ranked nonsectarian private preschools in Missouri include Barstow School, MICDS (Mary Institute and St. Louis Country Day School), and Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School.
Top Ranked Nonsectarian Private Preschools in Missouri (2025)
School
Location
Quick Facts
6235 Wydown Boulevard
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 726-4542
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 726-4542
Gr: NS-6 | 385 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
7825 Big Bend Blvd.
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 962-9355
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 962-9355
Gr: PK-8 Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition listed
A Growing Place Montessori School
Montessori School
7001 Forsyth Boulevard
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(131) 435-1854
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(131) 435-1854
Gr: PK-K | 15 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
436B Valley School Drive
Valley Park, MO 63088
(636) 225-5485
Valley Park, MO 63088
(636) 225-5485
Gr: PK-12 | 17 students Tuition listed
Barstow School
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11511 State Line Rd
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 942-4054
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 942-4054
Gr: NS-12 | 614 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Central Institute For The Deaf![Central Institute For The Deaf Photo - CID audiologists evaluate hearing and fit babies with hearing aids.]( "Central Institute For The Deaf Photo - CID audiologists evaluate hearing and fit babies with hearing aids.")
Special Education School
825 South Taylor Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 977-0130
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 977-0130
Gr: PK-4 | 42 students Avg. class size: 5 students Sports: 1
14000 Ladue Road
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 469-7150
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 469-7150
Gr: NS-8 Avg. class size: 24 students Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4175 N Kingshighway Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63115
(314) 382-0085
Saint Louis, MO 63115
(314) 382-0085
Gr: PK-6 | 242 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Clay-Platte Montessori School![Clay-Platte Montessori School Photo]( "Clay-Platte Montessori School Photo")
Montessori School
5901 NW Waukomis Drive
Kansas City, MO 64151
(816) 741-6940
Kansas City, MO 64151
(816) 741-6940
Gr: NS-12 | 129 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1801 N Stadium Blvd
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 777-9250
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 777-9250
Gr: PK-12 | 400 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 25 Tuition listed
900 Lay Road
Saint Louis, MO 63124
(314) 991-0005
Saint Louis, MO 63124
(314) 991-0005
Gr: PK-6 | 350 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Kirkwood Children's House
Montessori School
315 Sugar Creek Rd.
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 966-2030
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 966-2030
Gr: NS-K | 88 students Avg. class size: 19 students Tuition listed
101 N Warson Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63124
(314) 995-7448
Saint Louis, MO 63124
(314) 995-7448
Gr: PK-12 | 1,241 student Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 20 Tuition listed
101 North Warson Road
Saint Louis, MO 63124
(314) 995-7367
Saint Louis, MO 63124
(314) 995-7367
Gr: PK-12 | 1,253 student Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
New City School![New City School Photo]( "New City School Photo")
Special Program Emphasis
5209 Waterman Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 361-6411
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 361-6411
Gr: NS-6 | 296 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
OakHaven Montessori School![OakHaven Montessori School Photo]( "OakHaven Montessori School Photo")
Montessori School
7267 Highway N
O Fallon, MO 63368
(636) 978-4440
O Fallon, MO 63368
(636) 978-4440
Gr: PK-6 | 94 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
7019 North Cherry Street
Kansas City, MO 64118
(816) 436-6228
Kansas City, MO 64118
(816) 436-6228
Gr: PK-12 | 429 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
400 W 51st St
Kansas City, MO 64112
(816) 936-1200
Kansas City, MO 64112
(816) 936-1200
Gr: NS-12 | 1,181 student Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 60 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
12660 Conway Road
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 434-5877
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 434-5877
Gr: PK-6 | 239 students Avg. class size: 29 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3401 Newman Rd
Joplin, MO 64801
(417) 781-5124
Joplin, MO 64801
(417) 781-5124
Gr: PK-12 | 316 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
912 Bell Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 962-2129
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 962-2129
Gr: PK-8 | 74 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition listed
Afa Academy/howard Park Center
Special Education School
265 Steamboat Lane
Ballwin, MO 63011
(636) 405-2701
Ballwin, MO 63011
(636) 405-2701
Gr: K | 44 students
11430 Wornall Rd
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 942-5567
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 942-5567
Gr: PK-K | 55 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
888 North Mason Road
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 878-1883
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 878-1883
Gr: PK-6 | 100 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Apple School
Daycare / Preschool
5155 S Providence Road
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 449-7525
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 449-7525
Gr: NS-PK | 80 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bambini Creativi
Special Program Emphasis
400 E 135th St
Kansas City, MO 64145
(816) 941-7529
Kansas City, MO 64145
(816) 941-7529
Gr: PK-5 | 81 students Avg. class size: 16 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
3200 Wayne Ave
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 333-5868
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 333-5868
Gr: PK-K | 59 students
Caring Hands Montessori
Montessori School
10560 N Ambassador Dr # 218
Kansas City, MO 64153
(816) 431-6176
Kansas City, MO 64153
(816) 431-6176
Gr: PK-K | 30 students
Caring Hands Montessori North
Montessori School
601 4th St
Platte City, MO 64079
(816) 431-6176
Platte City, MO 64079
(816) 431-6176
Gr: PK-K | 32 students
Casa Dia Montessori![Casa Dia Montessori Photo - Welcome To Our School!]( "Casa Dia Montessori Photo - Welcome To Our School!")
Montessori School
10109 Watson Road
Saint Louis, MO 63127
(314) 835-9500
Saint Louis, MO 63127
(314) 835-9500
Gr: PK-K | 62 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Cdlc Ellisville Inc.
Daycare / Preschool
15677 Manchester Rd
Ballwin, MO 63011
(636) 484-7001
Ballwin, MO 63011
(636) 484-7001
Gr: PK-K | 163 students
The Center At Conway![The Center At Conway Photo - Welcome To Our School!]( "The Center At Conway Photo - Welcome To Our School!")
Daycare / Preschool
13725 Conway Road
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 822-8400
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 822-8400
Gr: NS | 255 students
Child's World Montessori
Montessori School
512 Ne 107th St
Kansas City, MO 64155
(816) 734-8804
Kansas City, MO 64155
(816) 734-8804
Gr: PK-K | 35 students
1200 E Broadway
Columbia, MO 65215
(573) 876-7260
Columbia, MO 65215
(573) 876-7260
Gr: PK-5 | 102 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Childrens Center For The Visually Impaired
Special Education School
3101 Main Street
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 841-2284
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 841-2284
Gr: NS-12 | 270 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
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