La Petite Ecole
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–5
Columbia, MO
201 S Fairview Rd, Columbia, MO 65203
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- B+Years serving families
What stands out
- The smallest classes of any independent school in Columbia
- Smaller classes than 81% of independent schools in Missouri
La Petite Ecole is an independent private school in Columbia, Missouri, for students from pre-K through 5th grade. It has about 26 students and around 4 students per teacher, smaller classes than 81% of independent elementary schools in Missouri. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 165 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–5
- Students
- 26
- Teachers
- 6.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 3.9
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 14 girls, 12 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special program emphasis
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 165 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 81% of independent elementary schools in Missouri (4 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 67% of independent elementary schools in Missouri.
- Compared with 21 independent elementary schools in Missouri.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2017–18.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Missouri
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask La Petite Ecole whether it takes part.
- MOScholars · Tax-credit scholarship
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?
Questions about La Petite Ecole
What grades does La Petite Ecole serve?
La Petite Ecole serves grades Pre-K–5.
How many students attend La Petite Ecole?
About 26 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at La Petite Ecole?
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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