For the 2025 school year, there are 29 charter public preschools serving 11,467 students in Missouri.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top ranked charter public preschools in Missouri are Lafayette Preparatory Academy, City Garden Montessori Ecec and Academie Lafayette Cherry Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Missouri charter public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Charter Public Preschools in Missouri (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lafayette Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1900 Lafayette Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 880-4458
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 880-4458
Grades: PK-8
| 406 students
Rank: #22.
City Garden Montessori Ecec
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1618 Tower Grove Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 664-7646
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 664-7646
Grades: PK-K
| 199 students
Rank: #33.
Academie Lafayette Cherry Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3421 Cherry St
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 888-7400
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 888-7400
Grades: PK-5
| 474 students
Rank: #44.
Gateway Science Acad/st Louis
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6576 Smiley Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 932-7513
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 932-7513
Grades: PK-5
| 385 students
Rank: #55.
Crossroads - Central Street
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1011 Central
Kansas City, MO 64105
(816) 221-2600
Kansas City, MO 64105
(816) 221-2600
Grades: PK-6
| 356 students
Rank: #66.
North Side Community School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3033 N. Euclid Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63115
(314) 385-9502
Saint Louis, MO 63115
(314) 385-9502
Grades: PK-5
| 58 students
Rank: #77.
Frontier School Of Innovation
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6700 Corporate Dr.
Kansas City, MO 64120
(816) 363-1907
Kansas City, MO 64120
(816) 363-1907
Grades: PK-5
| 643 students
Rank: #88.
Premier Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5279 Fyler Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 645-9600
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 645-9600
Grades: PK-8
| 904 students
Rank: #99.
Gateway Science Acad-south Ele
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6651 Gravois Ave.
Saint Louis, MO 63116
(314) 669-9000
Saint Louis, MO 63116
(314) 669-9000
Grades: PK-5
| 414 students
Rank: #1010.
St. Louis Lang Immersion School
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1881 Pine St
Saint Louis, MO 63103
(314) 533-0975
Saint Louis, MO 63103
(314) 533-0975
Grades: PK-8
| 419 students
Rank: #1111.
Academy For Integrated Arts
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7910 Troost Ave
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 444-1720
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 444-1720
Grades: PK-6
| 270 students
Rank: #1212.
Momentum Academy Tower Grve South
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3716 Morganford Rd.
Saint Louis, MO 63116
(314) 571-5762
Saint Louis, MO 63116
(314) 571-5762
Grades: PK-8
| 238 students
Rank: #1313.
Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3435 Broadway
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 499-8000
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 499-8000
Grades: PK-4
| 233 students
Rank: #1414.
South City
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3112 Meramec
Saint Louis, MO 63118
(314) 481-4700
Saint Louis, MO 63118
(314) 481-4700
Grades: PK-8
| 782 students
Rank: #1515.
Brookside Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1815 East 63rd Street
Kansas City, MO 64130
(816) 531-2192
Kansas City, MO 64130
(816) 531-2192
Grades: PK-5
| 508 students
Rank: #1616.
University Academy-lower
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6801 Holmes Rd
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 412-5973
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 412-5973
Grades: PK-5
| 605 students
Rank: #1717.
Kipp Wonder Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3740 Marine Ave.
Saint Louis, MO 63118
(314) 450-9550
Saint Louis, MO 63118
(314) 450-9550
Grades: PK-4
| 312 students
Rank: #1818.
Kc International-wallace
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
414 Wallace Ave
Kansas City, MO 64125
(816) 242-4206
Kansas City, MO 64125
(816) 242-4206
Grades: PK-8
| 654 students
Rank: #1919.
Gordon Parks Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3715 Wyoming
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 753-6700
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 753-6700
Grades: PK-4
| 114 students
Rank: #2020.
Genesis School Inc.
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3800 E 44th St
Kansas City, MO 64130
(816) 921-0775
Kansas City, MO 64130
(816) 921-0775
Grades: PK-8
| 209 students
Rank: #2121.
Kipp Endeavor Academy
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2700 E 18th St
Kansas City, MO 64127
(816) 241-3994
Kansas City, MO 64127
(816) 241-3994
Grades: PK-8
| 566 students
Rank: #2222.
Old North Academy
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3017 North 13th Street
Saint Louis, MO 63107
(314) 241-1110
Saint Louis, MO 63107
(314) 241-1110
Grades: PK-8
| 446 students
Rank: #2323.
Lee A. Tolbert Com. Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3400 Paseo Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 561-0114
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 561-0114
Grades: PK-8
| 422 students
Rank: #2424.
Guadalupe Centers Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5123 E Truman Road
Kansas City, MO 64127
(816) 994-0396
Kansas City, MO 64127
(816) 994-0396
Grades: PK-5
| 791 students
Rank: #2525.
Aspire Academy
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 12% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5421 Thekla Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63120
(314) 383-8900
Saint Louis, MO 63120
(314) 383-8900
Grades: PK-2
| 121 students
Rank: #2626.
Hogan Preparatory Academy Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2803 E 51st St
Kansas City, MO 64130
(816) 444-5010
Kansas City, MO 64130
(816) 444-5010
Grades: PK-6
| 418 students
Rank: #2727.
Lift For Life Academy Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1920 7th Street
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 231-2337
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 231-2337
Grades: PK-4
| 201 students
Rank: n/an/a
Allen Village Preschool
Charter School
706 West 42nd Street
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 931-0177
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 931-0177
Grades: PK
| 12 students
Rank: n/an/a
Atlas Elementary School
Charter School
400 S. 18th Street
Saint Louis, MO 63103
(314) 226-8896
Saint Louis, MO 63103
(314) 226-8896
Grades: PK-3
| 307 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked charter public preschools in Missouri?
The top ranked charter public preschools in Missouri include Lafayette Preparatory Academy, City Garden Montessori Ecec and Academie Lafayette Cherry Elementary School.
How many charter public preschools are located in Missouri?
29 charter public preschools are located in Missouri.
What is the racial composition of students in Missouri?
Missouri charter public preschools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).
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