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Best Jefferson County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 private preschools serving 1,279 students in Jefferson County, MO.
The top-ranked private preschools in Jefferson County, MO include St. John's Lutheran School, Saint Joseph School, and Twin City Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 83%, which is lower than the Missouri private preschool average acceptance rate of 85%.
88% of private preschools in Jefferson County, MO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Jefferson County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. John's Lutheran School
St. John's Lutheran School Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
3511 Jeffco Blvd
Arnold, MO 63010
(636) 464-7303
Gr: PK-8 | 263 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Saint Joseph School
(Catholic)
6024 Old Antonia Rd
Imperial, MO 63052
(636) 464-9027
Gr: PK-8 | 288 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
Twin City Christian Academy
Twin City Christian Academy Photo
(Baptist)
(1)
723 Horine Rd
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-9664
Gr: PK-12 | 136 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Christian Outreach School
Christian Outreach School Photo - Chapel Service with guest Randy Mayfield
(Christian)
4450 Outreach Drive
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 797-3466
Gr: PK-12 | 107 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
3228 Miller Road
Arnold, MO 63010
(636) 296-3160
Gr: NS-K
Good Shepherd Catholic School
Good Shepherd Catholic School Photo - Good Shepherd SchoolPreschool - 8th Grade
(Catholic)
701 3rd Street
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 789-3311
Gr: PK-8 | 90 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Holy Child Catholic School
(Catholic)
2316 Church Rd
Arnold, MO 63010
(636) 296-0055
Gr: PK-8 | 271 students
St. Rose Of Lima School
(Catholic)
(1)
523 S 4th St
De Soto, MO 63020
(636) 337-7855
Gr: PK-8 | 124 students
[+] Show Closed ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools in Jefferson County, Missouri

Jefferson County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1375 Highway M
Barnhart, MO 63012
(636) 464-2878
Gr: PK-12 | 86 students
7063 State Road Bb
Cedar Hill, MO 63016
Gr: PK-4 | 26 students
3005 High Ridge Blvd
High Ridge, MO 63049
(636) 677-3585
Gr: PK-8 | 131 students
4525 Highway 21
Imperial, MO 63052
(636) 296-8112
Gr: K-8 | 103 students
821 American Legion Dr
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 933-2273
Gr: NS | 13 students

Overview

This County (Jefferson County)
This State (MO)
# Schools
8 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,279 Students
74,897 Students
% Average Students of Color
4%
19%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
94 Teachers
6,009 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
30%
51%
Average Class Size
15 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,520
$11,612
Average % on Financial Aid
63%
32%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,000
$4,799
Average Acceptance Rate
83%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.46
0.57
# American Indian Students
1 Student
84 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
7 Students
1,497 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
14 Students
2,375 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
3%
# Black Students
13 Students
3,837 Students
% Black Students
1%
6%
# White Students
862 Students
41,324 Students
% White Students
67%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
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
382 Students
22,458 Students
% of Others Students
30%
31%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Jefferson County, MO?
The top-ranked private preschools in Jefferson County, MO include St. John's Lutheran School, Saint Joseph School, and Twin City Christian Academy.
How many private preschools are located in Jefferson County?
8 private preschools are located in Jefferson County.
How diverse are private preschools in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County private preschools are approximately 4% minority students, which is lower than the Missouri private school average of 19%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Jefferson County?
88% of private preschools in Jefferson County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private preschools in Jefferson County are often viewed compared to one another?

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