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Meadowlark School

Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K

Columbia, MO

705 N Providence 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

  • Smaller classes than 79% of preschools in Missouri

Meadowlark School is an early childhood program in Columbia, Missouri, for students from pre-K through kindergarten. It has about 5 students and around 2 students per teacher, smaller classes than 79% of preschool programs in Missouri. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 260 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–K
Students
5
Teachers
2.8 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
1.8
Boys and girls
Coed · 5 girls, 0 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Early childhood program
School day
About 7 hours
School year
260 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 79% of preschool programs in Missouri (2 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 89% of preschool programs in Missouri.
    • Compared with 19 preschool programs in Missouri.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K11
    K5

    Student body

    White100%

    Help paying tuition in Missouri

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Meadowlark School 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 Meadowlark School

    What grades does Meadowlark School serve?

    Meadowlark School serves grades Pre-K–K.

    How many students attend Meadowlark School?

    About 5 students, with 2 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Meadowlark School?

    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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