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Heritage Academy

Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12

Columbia, MO

2900 Barberry Ave, Columbia, MO 65202

Overall grade: A

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A+Class size
  • A-Years serving families
  • BDiversity

What stands out

  • The smallest classes of any Christian school in Columbia
  • Smaller classes than 90% of Christian schools in Missouri
  • Serving families in Columbia since at least 2011
  • One school from pre-K through 12th grade

Heritage Academy is a Christian private school in Columbia, Missouri, for students from pre-K through 12th grade. It has about 74 students and around 4 students per teacher, smaller classes than 90% of Christian schools in Missouri. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 170 days a year. Missouri has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–12
Students
74
Teachers
18.3 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
4
Boys and girls
Coed · 36 girls, 38 boys
Religious affiliation
Christian (nondenominational)
School day
About 7 hours
School year
170 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 100% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 90% of Christian schools in Missouri (4 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 59% of Christian schools in Missouri.
    • Compared with 69 Christian schools in Missouri.

    Students by survey year

    104’11–1261’13–1474’15–1684’17–1884’19–2088’21–2274’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K4
    K7
    14
    26
    33
    44
    58
    66
    79
    87
    94
    1011
    112
    123

    Student body

    White96%
    Asian3%
    Black1%

    Member of

    • Association of Christian Schools International

    Help paying tuition in Missouri

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Heritage Academy whether it takes part.

    More about Missouri's programs →

    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Heritage Academy

    What grades does Heritage Academy serve?

    Heritage Academy serves grades Pre-K–12.

    How many students attend Heritage Academy?

    About 74 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Heritage Academy?

    Call the 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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