Our Lady of Lourdes Interparish School
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
The only Catholic school in Columbia
Columbia, MO
BOverall grade628 students15 students per teacher
Private schools in Columbia, MO
15 private schools in Columbia, MO, with grades, size and class sizes.
By type
Christian Fellowship School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
The largest Christian school in Columbia
Columbia, MO
BOverall grade433 students11 students per teacher
Christian Chapel Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 65% of Christian schools in Missouri
Columbia, MO
A+Overall grade153 students9 students per teacher
City Garden School
Independent school · Grades K–7
The largest independent school in Columbia
Columbia, MO
B-Overall grade80 students32 students per teacher
City Garden School
Independent school · Grades K–7
Small classes: about 8 students per teacher
Columbia, MO
B+Overall grade77 students8 students per teacher
Heritage Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
The smallest classes of any Christian school in Columbia
Columbia, MO
AOverall grade74 students4 students per teacher
Columbia Academy for Learning and Enrichment
Alternative school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of 5 independent schools in Columbia
Columbia, MO
BOverall grade60 students15 students per teacher
College Park Christian Academy
Seventh-day Adventist school · Grades K–8
Serving families in Columbia since at least 2011
Columbia, MO
AOverall grade58 students11 students per teacher
Islamic School of Columbia-Missouri
Islamic school · Grades Pre-K–5
One of the most diverse private schools in Missouri
Columbia, MO
AOverall grade51 students4 students per teacher
High Road School of Boone County
Special education school · Grades K–12
The only special education school in Columbia
Columbia, MO
B+Overall grade41 students21 students per teacher
La Petite Ecole
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–5
The smallest classes of any independent school in Columbia
Columbia, MO
AOverall grade26 students4 students per teacher
The Children's School at Stephens C
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–5
Small classes: about 6 students per teacher
Columbia, MO
A-Overall grade24 students6 students per teacher
Windsor Street Montessori SCHL
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–4
The only Montessori school in Columbia
Columbia, MO
AOverall grade7 students2 students per teacher
Meadowlark School
Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K
Smaller classes than 79% of preschools in Missouri
Columbia, MO
A-Overall grade5 students2 students per teacher
Columbia Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–K
Smaller classes than 84% of preschools in Missouri
Columbia, MO
A-Overall grade1 students1 students per teacher
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Questions about private schools in Columbia, MO
How many private schools are in Columbia, MO?
15 private schools in Columbia, MO, with about 1,718 students in all, according to official public records.
What kinds of private schools are in Columbia, MO?
The most common are Christian schools (4), independent schools (4), Montessori schools (2), Catholic schools (1).
Are there private high schools in Columbia, MO?
Yes: 3 private schools in Columbia, MO teach through 12th grade.
How many private schools in Columbia, MO offer pre-K?
10 private schools in Columbia, MO offer pre-K. Ask each one about ages, hours and openings.
How many students per teacher do private schools in Columbia, MO have?
The average school has 9.7 students per teacher.
How much does private school cost in Columbia, MO?
Tuition varies from school to school. Call each school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Missouri has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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Based on official public records. Ask each school about tuition and admissions.