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Poplar Bluff Private Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private preschools serving 1,048 students in Poplar Bluff, MO.
The average acceptance rate is 94%, which is higher than the Missouri private preschool average acceptance rate of 86%.
100% of private preschools in Poplar Bluff, MO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Poplar Bluff Private Preschools (2026-27)

Map of Zion Lutheran
Zion Lutheran
Gr: NS-8 | 568 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
450 N Main St
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
(573) 785-6112
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Map of First Baptist School
First Baptist School
Gr: PK-6 | 115 students
Baptist
551 N Westwood Blvd
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
(573) 686-4391
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Map of Sacred Heart School
Sacred Heart School
Gr: PK-8 | 149 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2
Catholic
111 N 8th St
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
(573) 785-5836
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Map of Westwood Baptist Academy
Westwood Baptist Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 216 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 8
Baptist
419 Proctor Dr.
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
(573) 785-2922
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Poplar Bluff, Missouri Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Agape Christian School
Agape Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 49 students
Christian
3191 Oak Grove Road
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
(573) 785-1387
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Map of Southern Mo Christian School
Southern Mo Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 92 students
Assembly of God
3001 Warrior Lane
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
(573) 686-1155
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Poplar Bluff, MO Private School Trends

4
Private Schools
1,048
Students
$5,570
Avg. Tuition
17
Avg. Class Size
9%
Students of Color
16:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Poplar Bluff)
This State (MO)
# Schools
4 Schools
430 Schools
# Students
1,048 Students
74,638 Students
% Students of Color
9%
19%
0.51
0.57
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
84 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
9 Students
1,497 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
21 Students
2,375 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
3%
# Black Students
8 Students
3,837 Students
% Black Students
1%
6%
# White Students
365 Students
41,155 Students
% White Students
35%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
9 Students
124 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
<1%
# Others Students
636 Students
22,335 Students
% of Others Students
60%
31%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
67 Teachers
6,024 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
41%
51%
Average Class Size
17 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
3 courses
13 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,570
$9,440
Average Summer Program Cost
$40
$451
Average % on Financial Aid
5%
32%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,700
$4,889
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
94%
86%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Poplar Bluff, MO?
The top ranked private preschools in Poplar Bluff, MO is Zion Lutheran.
How many private preschools are located in Poplar Bluff?
4 private preschools are located in Poplar Bluff.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Poplar Bluff?
100% of private preschools in Poplar Bluff are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).
Which private preschools in Poplar Bluff are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private preschools in Poplar Bluff include: Westwood Baptist Academy vs. Sacred Heart School, Sacred Heart School vs. Westwood Baptist Academy

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