New Covenant Academy Photo - Academic Excellence from start to finish including dual credit courses in high school. This picture is a dual credit Anatomy and Physiology class.

Top 5 Best Springfield Private Preschools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 13 private preschools serving 2,856 students in Springfield, MO.
The top ranked private preschools in Springfield, MO include Immaculate Conception School, New Covenant Academy, and St. Joseph Catholic Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 94%, which is higher than the Missouri private preschool average acceptance rate of 84%.
77% of private preschools in Springfield, MO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Springfield Private Preschools (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Immaculate Conception School
(Catholic)
3555a S Fremont Ave
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 881-7000
Grades: PK-8
| 521 students
New Covenant Academy
New Covenant Academy Photo - Academic Excellence from start to finish including dual credit courses in high school. This picture is a dual credit Anatomy and Physiology class.
(Christian)
(7)
3304 South Cox Ave
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 887-9848
Grades: PK-12
| 768 students
St. Joseph Catholic Academy
St. Joseph Catholic Academy Photo - Our Montessori Preschool offers 3 and 4 year olds the opportunity, under the watchful eye of a certified Montessori Instructor, to work at their own pace toward important developmental milestones while building academic and social skills.
(Catholic)
(1)
515 W Scott Street
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 866-0667
Grades: PK-8
| 79 students
Springfield Lutheran School
Springfield Lutheran School Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(4)
2852 S Dayton Ave
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 883-5717
Grades: NS-8
| 179 students
The Summit Preparatory School
The Summit Preparatory School Photo
Alternative School
(2)
202 E. Walnut Lawn St.
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 869-8077
Grades: PK-12
| 171 students
Capstone: An Acton Academy
Special Program Emphasis
4415 E. Sunshine St.
Springfield, MO 65809
(417) 221-6789
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Christian Schools Of Springfield
(Christian)
(1)
2660 N Grant Ave
Springfield, MO 65803
(417) 831-0150
Grades: PK-7
| 105 students
Dayspring Christian School
(Christian)
2157 N Prospect Ave
Springfield, MO 65803
(417) 869-6095
Grades: PK-12
| 182 students
Discovery Garden Montessori
Discovery Garden Montessori Photo - Grace & Courtesy Lessons provided to all students. We help students identify emotions and provide tools to regulate them.
Montessori School
1515 S. National Ave.
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 631-4590
Grades: PK-4
| 87 students
Grace Classical Academy
(Christian)
(4)
2438 E Cherry
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 877-7910
Grades: PK-12
| 232 students
Kingswood Programs
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
2401 S Lone Pine Ave
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 881-6363
Grades: PK-K
| 99 students
St. Agnes School
(Catholic)
(1)
531 S Jefferson Ave
Springfield, MO 65806
(417) 866-5038
Grades: PK-8
| 240 students
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School
(Catholic)
2200 W Republic Rd
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 887-6054
Grades: PK-8
| 193 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Springfield, Missouri

Springfield, Missouri Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Developmental Learning Center (Closed 2017)
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
2020 E Battlefield St
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 883-7118
Grades: PK-K
| 97 students
2850 N Park Ave
Springfield, MO 65803
(417) 865-9875
Grades: PK-11
| 24 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Springfield, MO?
The top ranked private preschools in Springfield, MO include Immaculate Conception School, New Covenant Academy, and St. Joseph Catholic Academy.
How many private preschools are located in Springfield?
13 private preschools are located in Springfield.
How diverse are private preschools in Springfield?
Springfield private preschools are approximately 12% minority students, which is lower than the Missouri private school average of 18%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Springfield?
77% of private preschools in Springfield are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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