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Largest Missouri Private Preschools

The average private preschool in Missouri has 191 students (2025-26).
The largest private preschool in Missouri is Summit Christian Academy with 1,337 students.
School Size Range: 434 1,337 Avg. School Size: 633

Largest Missouri Private Preschools (2025-26)

School
# Students
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Summit Christian Academy
Summit Christian Academy Photo - Summit Christian Academy is an independent, nondenominational Christian school located in the Kansas City, Missouri, area serving over 1300 students from preschool through 12th grade. Summit Christian Academy is fully accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International and AdvancED.Our mission is to inspire students to achieve their God-given potential through excellent academics and Christian training in a compassionate environment.
(Christian)
(3)
Students: 1,337
Grades: NS-12
1500 SW Jefferson
Lees Summit, MO 64081
(816) 525-1480
Students: 1,236
Grades: PK-12
101 North Warson Road
Saint Louis, MO 63124
(314) 995-7367
Rank: #33.
Pembroke Hill School
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Students: 1,181
Grades: NS-12
400 W 51st St
Kansas City, MO 64112
(816) 936-1200
Rank: #44.
St. Joseph School
St. Joseph School Photo
(Catholic)
Students: 991
Grades: PK-8
1351 Motherhead Rd
Saint Charles, MO 63304
(636) 441-0055
Rank: #55.
Immaculate Conception School
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(Catholic)
Students: 877
Grades: PK-8
2089 Hanley Road
O Fallon, MO 63368
(636) 561-4450
Rank: #66.
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)
Students: 768
Grades: PK-12
3304 South Cox Ave
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 887-9848
Rank: #77.
Christ Community Lutheran School
Christ Community Lutheran School Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(1)
Students: 735
Grades: NS-8
110 W Woodbine Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 822-7774
Rank: #88.
Veritas Christian Academy
Veritas Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
Students: 664
Grades: NS-12
1145 Tom Ginnever Ave
O Fallon, MO 63366
(636) 978-1680
Rank: #99.
Visitation Academy Of St. Louis
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All-girls (Catholic)
Students: 619
Grades: PK-12
3020 North Ballas Road
Saint Louis, MO 63131
(314) 625-9100
Rank: #1010.
Barstow School
(1)
Students: 614
Grades: NS-12
11511 State Line Rd
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 942-4054
Rank: #1111.
New Heights Christian Academy
New Heights Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
(2)
Students: 594
Grades: NS-12
4311 Newman Rd
Joplin, MO 64801
(417) 782-4114
Rank: #1212.
Villa Duchesne School
Villa Duchesne School Photo - Villa Duchesne Upper School (Girls, grades 7-12)
All-girls (Catholic)
Students: 584
Grades: PK-12
10801 Conway Road
Saint Louis, MO 63131
(314) 432-2021
Rank: #1313.
Holy Infant Elementary School
(Catholic)
Students: 583
Grades: PK-8
248 New Ballwin Rd
Ballwin, MO 63021
(636) 227-0802
Rank: #1414.
Northland Christian Education System
Northland Christian Education System Photo - Middle School Science Class
(Christian)
(2)
Students: 573
Grades: PK-12
10500 N. Trailblazer Drive
Kansas City, MO 64155
(816) 548-2222
Rank: #1515.
Zion Lutheran
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Students: 568
Grades: NS-8
450 N Main St
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
(573) 785-6112
Rank: #1616.
Holy Cross Acadmey
(Catholic)
Students: 560
Grades: PK-8
7748 Mackenzie Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63123
(314) 475-3436
Rank: #1717.
Zion Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Students: 557
Grades: PK-8
3866 S Old Highway 94
Saint Charles, MO 63304
(636) 441-7424
Rank: #1818.
St. Peter Catholic School
(Catholic)
Students: 549
Grades: PK-8
314 W High St
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 636-8922
Rank: #1919.
Immanuel Lutheran School-Wentzville
Immanuel Lutheran School-Wentzville Photo - Immanuel Lutheran School-Wentzville, MO
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(3)
Students: 548
Grades: NS-8
632 E Hwy N
Wentzville, MO 63385
(636) 639-9887
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Christian School District
Christian School District Photo
(Christian)
Students: 546
Grades: PK-12
1145 Tom Ginnever Ave
O Fallon, MO 63366
(636) 978-1680
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Holy Cross Academy
(Catholic)
Students: 546
Grades: PK-8
8874 Pardee Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63123
(314) 842-2073
Rank: #2222.
Immanuel Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Students: 535
Grades: PK-8
115 S 6th St
Saint Charles, MO 63301
(636) 946-0051
Rank: #2323.
Queen Of All Saints School
(Catholic)
Students: 526
Grades: PK-8
6611 Christopher Dr
Saint Louis, MO 63129
(636) 314-4025
Rank: #2424.
St. Thomas More School
(Catholic)
Students: 525
Grades: PK-8
11800 Holmes Rd
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 942-5581
Rank: #2525.
St. Margaret Mary Alacoque School
(Catholic)
Students: 524
Grades: PK-8
4900 Ringer Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63129
(314) 487-1666
Rank: #2626.
Immaculate Conception School
(Catholic)
Students: 521
Grades: PK-8
3555a S Fremont Ave
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 881-7000
Rank: #2727.
St. Gerard Majella Catholic School
(Catholic)
Students: 511
Grades: PK-8
2005 Dougherty Ferry Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 822-8844
Rank: #2828.
St. Paul's Episcopal Day School
St. Paul's Episcopal Day School Photo - St. Paul's encourages social-emotional growth, character development, and leadership in all of our students as we provide one of the top academic educations in Kansas City.
(Episcopal)
(10)
Students: 498
Grades: PK-8
4041 Main St
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 931-8614
Rank: #2929.
St. Peter's Catholic School
(Catholic)
Students: 495
Grades: PK-8
215 N Clay Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 821-0460
Rank: #3030.
St. Peter's School
(Catholic)
Students: 494
Grades: PK-8
6400 Charlotte St
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 523-4899
Rank: #3131.
Christian Fellowship School
Christian Fellowship School Photo - One of our favorite traditions is the elementary Christmas program.
(Christian)
(7)
Students: 478
Grades: PK-12
4600 Christian Fellowship Rd
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 445-8565
Rank: #3232.
Principia School
Principia School Photo
Students: 477
Grades: PK-12
13201 Clayton Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63131
(314) 434-2100
Rank: #3333.
St. Patrick School
(Catholic)
Students: 467
Grades: PK-8
701 S Church St
Wentzville, MO 63385
(636) 332-9913
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
St. Joseph Cathedral School
(Catholic)
Students: 434
Grades: PK-8
2303 West Main Street
Jefferson City, MO 65109
(573) 635-5024
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
St. Joseph Christian School
St. Joseph Christian School Photo - Champion Academic Teams
(Christian)
Students: 434
Grades: PK-12
5401 Gene Field Road
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 279-1555
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