2026 lists
Private schools in Columbia, MO with elementary grades and the highest overall grades. Top 7 of 7 schools.
#1 Best Private Elementary Schools in Columbia, MO
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 65% of Christian schools in Missouri
Columbia, MO
#2 Best Private Elementary Schools in Columbia, MO
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
The smallest classes of any Christian school in Columbia
Columbia, MO
#3 Best Private Elementary Schools in Columbia, MO
Independent school · Grades K–7
Small classes: about 8 students per teacher
Columbia, MO
#4 Best Private Elementary Schools in Columbia, MO
Alternative school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of 5 independent schools in Columbia
Columbia, MO
#5 Best Private Elementary Schools in Columbia, MO
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
The only Catholic school in Columbia
Columbia, MO
#6 Best Private Elementary Schools in Columbia, MO
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
The largest Christian school in Columbia
Columbia, MO
#7 Best Private Elementary Schools in Columbia, MO
Independent school · Grades K–7
The largest independent school in Columbia
Columbia, MO
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