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Poplar Bluff Private Preschools (2026-27)

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 85%.
100% of private preschools in Poplar Bluff, MO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

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 (10-Year)

4
Private Schools
+300.0% (+3 schools) 10-yr
1,048
Students
+535.2% (+883 students) 10-yr
$5,570
Avg. Tuition
+34.2% (+$1,420) 7-yr
17
Avg. Class Size
+13.3% (+2 students) 10-yr
9%
Students of Color
+28.6% (+2.0 pp) 10-yr
16:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-5.9% (-1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Poplar Bluff)
This State (MO)
# Schools
4 Schools
427 Schools
# Students
1,048 Students
74,877 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Preschool

YearPoplar Bluff, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
2025262193191
2024262192187
2023154186185
2022176191188
2021176188184
2020176184179
2019168188182
2018190190181
2017238194183
2016238192181
2015165193173
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% Students of Color
9%
19%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearPoplar Bluff, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
20259%18%32%
20249%18%32%
202313%18%32%
202218%16%31%
202118%16%32%
202018%17%31%
201917%17%31%
201815%16%30%
20178%21%31%
20168%20%31%
20157%19%31%
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0.51
0.57

Diversity Score Trends

YearPoplar Bluff, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
20250.510.570.65
20240.510.570.65
20230.530.560.65
20220.470.540.64
20210.470.540.64
20200.470.540.64
20190.440.530.64
20180.520.530.64
20170.540.520.62
20160.540.520.62
20150.430.510.62
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Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
n/a
84 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
9 Students
1,497 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearPoplar Bluff, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
20251%3%4%
20241%2%5%
20232%2%5%
20223%2%5%
20213%2%5%
20203%3%4%
20195%3%5%
20185%3%5%
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# Hispanic Students
21 Students
2,375 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
3%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearPoplar Bluff, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
20252%3%8%
20242%3%8%
20235%3%8%
20226%3%8%
20216%3%7%
20206%3%7%
20199%2%7%
20188%3%7%
20171%2%6%
20161%2%7%
20152%2%6%
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# Black Students
8 Students
3,837 Students
% Black Students
1%
6%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearPoplar Bluff, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
20251%5%6%
20241%6%6%
20231%6%6%
20222%5%6%
20212%5%7%
20202%5%7%
20191%5%6%
20181%5%6%
20172%6%6%
20162%6%6%
20152%6%6%
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# White Students
365 Students
41,324 Students
% White Students
35%
58%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearPoplar Bluff, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
202535%58%48%
202435%58%48%
202363%59%48%
202272%63%50%
202172%63%50%
202072%62%51%
201974%64%52%
201866%63%52%
201750%64%54%
201650%64%54%
201573%65%54%
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# Hawaiian Students
9 Students
127 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
636 Students
22,438 Students
% of Others Students
60%
31%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearPoplar Bluff, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
202560%31%34%
202460%31%33%
202327%30%33%
202214%27%31%
202114%27%31%
202014%27%31%
201911%26%30%
201820%26%30%
201746%26%30%
201646%26%29%
201522%25%29%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
67 Teachers
6,012 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearPoplar Bluff, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
202516:113:112:1
202416:113:112:1
202314:113:112:1
202215:113:112:1
202115:113:112:1
202015:113:112:1
201914:113:112:1
201816:113:112:1
201717:112:112:1
201617:112:112:1
201517:113:113:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
41%
51%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2016-2025)

YearPoplar Bluff, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
202541%51%51%
202441%50%51%
202321%51%51%
202221%51%51%
202121%51%50%
202021%52%50%
201921%50%50%
201821%48%50%
201721%49%49%
201621%46%49%
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Average Class Size
17 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearPoplar Bluff, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
2025171616
2024171516
2023151616
2022151616
2021151516
2020151516
2019151516
2018151616
2017151516
2016151516
2015151516
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Average Number of AP Courses
3 courses
13 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,570
$11,612

Tuition Cost Trends (2018-2025)

YearPoplar Bluff, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
2025$5,570$11,929$12,988
2024$5,570$9,296$10,159
2023$4,150$8,936$9,500
2022$4,150$8,784$8,989
2021$4,150$8,439$8,661
2020$4,150$8,208$8,383
2019$4,150$7,757$8,266
2018$4,150$7,557$7,888
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Average Summer Program Cost
$40
$451

Summer Program Cost Trends (2024-2025)

YearPoplar Bluff, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
2025$40$287$767
2024$40$297$721
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Average % on Financial Aid
5%
32%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2024-2025)

YearPoplar Bluff, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
20255%32%31%
20245%32%30%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,700
$4,799

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2024-2025)

YearPoplar Bluff, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
2025$1,700$4,788$4,864
2024$1,700$4,595$4,788
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
94%
85%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2018-2025)

YearPoplar Bluff, MO AvgMissouri (MO)National
202594%84%83%
202494%89%88%
202390%89%88%
202290%88%88%
202190%89%88%
202090%89%88%
201990%88%88%
201890%88%88%
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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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