For the 2026 school year, there are 6 special education private preschools serving 574 students in Missouri.
The top-ranked special education private preschool in Missouri is Central Institute for the Deaf.
Top-Ranked Missouri Special Education Private Preschools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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 S. Taylor Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 977-0132
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 977-0132
Gr: NS-5 | 194 students Avg. class size: 5 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
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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Special Education School
7281 Sarah St
Saint Louis, MO 63143
(314) 932-1051
Saint Louis, MO 63143
(314) 932-1051
Gr: PK-11 | 25 students Avg. class size: 3 students
The Moog Center For Deaf Education
Special Education School
12300 S 40 Dr
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 692-7172
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 692-7172
Gr: PK-3 | 38 students Avg. class size: 4 students Tuition listed
Sunshine Center Inc
Special Education School
18400 E Salisbury Rd
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 461-0893
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 461-0893
Gr: PK | 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked special education private preschools in Missouri?
The top-ranked special education private preschools in Missouri is Central Institute for the Deaf.
How many special education private preschools are located in Missouri?
6 special education private preschools are located in Missouri.
How diverse are special education private preschools in Missouri?
Missouri special education private preschools are approximately 31% minority students, which is higher than the Missouri private school average of 19%.
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