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Best Buchanan County 草榴社区 Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 private preschools serving 1,139 students in Buchanan County, MO.
The top-ranked private preschools in Buchanan County, MO include St. Joseph Christian School and St. Francis Xavier School.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Missouri private preschool average acceptance rate of 85%.
71% of private preschools in Buchanan County, MO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Assembly of God).

Top-Ranked Buchanan County 草榴社区 Preschools (2026)

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
St. Joseph Christian School Photo - Champion Academic Teams
(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
St. Joseph KinderCare Photo - Lobby
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 草榴社区 Schools in Buchanan County, Missouri

Buchanan County 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)

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

Overview

This County (Buchanan County)
This State (MO)
# Schools
7 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,139 Students
74,897 Students
% Average Students of Color
15%
19%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
83 Teachers
6,009 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
30%
51%
Average Class Size
19 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
13 courses
13 courses
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$20,719
$11,612
Average % on Financial Aid
15%
32%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$30,000
$4,799
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.49
0.57
# American Indian Students
8 Students
84 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
32 Students
1,497 Students
% Asian Students
3%
2%
# Hispanic Students
64 Students
2,375 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
3%
# Black Students
21 Students
3,837 Students
% Black Students
2%
6%
# White Students
783 Students
41,324 Students
% White Students
69%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
127 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
227 Students
22,458 Students
% of Others Students
20%
31%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Buchanan County, MO?
The top-ranked private preschools in Buchanan County, MO include St. Joseph Christian School and St. Francis Xavier School.
How many private preschools are located in Buchanan County?
7 private preschools are located in Buchanan County.
How diverse are private preschools in Buchanan County?
Buchanan County 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 Buchanan County?
71% of private preschools in Buchanan County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Assembly of God).
Which private preschools in Buchanan County are often viewed compared to one another?

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