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Best Saint Joseph Private Preschools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 7 private preschools serving 1,139 students in Saint Joseph, MO.
The top ranked private preschools in Saint Joseph, MO include St. Francis Xavier School and St. Joseph Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Missouri private preschool average acceptance rate of 83%.
71% of private preschools in Saint Joseph, MO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Assembly of God).

Top Ranked Saint Joseph Private Preschools (2025)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Francis Xavier School
(Catholic)
2614 Seneca St
Saint Joseph, MO 64507
(816) 232-4911
Gr: PK-8 | 252 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
St. Joseph Christian School
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(Christian)
5401 Gene Field Road
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 279-1555
Gr: PK-12 | 434 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Children First School
301 N 7th St
Saint Joseph, MO 64501
(816) 232-0553
Gr: PK-6 | 44 students
St. James School
(Catholic)
120 Michigan Ave
Saint Joseph, MO 64504
(816) 238-0281
Gr: PK-8 | 115 students Tuition listed
St. Joseph KinderCare
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Daycare / Preschool
3107 Cook Rd.
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 364-5685
Gr: NS-PK Tuition listed
St. Paul Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
4715 Frederick Ave
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 279-1118
Gr: PK-8 | 249 students Avg. class size: 18 students
South Park Christian Academy
(Assembly of God)
4405 S. 22nd St.
Saint Joseph, MO 64503
(816) 232-6424
Gr: PK-12 | 45 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Saint Joseph, Missouri

Saint Joseph, Missouri Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1813 S 12th Street
Saint Joseph, MO 64503
(816) 232-9001
Gr: PK-8 | 136 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Saint Joseph, MO?
The top ranked private preschools in Saint Joseph, MO include St. Francis Xavier School and St. Joseph Christian School.
How many private preschools are located in Saint Joseph?
7 private preschools are located in Saint Joseph.
How diverse are private preschools in Saint Joseph?
Saint Joseph private preschools are approximately 15% minority students, which is lower than the Missouri private school average of 19%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Saint Joseph?
71% of private preschools in Saint Joseph are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Assembly of God).
Which private preschools in Saint Joseph are often viewed compared to one another?

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